GREAT BAY--St. Maarten marine conservationist and environmental policy specialist Tadzio Bervoets will be a featured speaker at the Caribbean Studies Association’s 50th Annual Conference, scheduled for June 1 to 5, 2026, in Kingston, Jamaica.

GREAT BAY--The St. Maarten Carnival Development Foundation (SCDF) is bringing Jay home! The SCDF has arranged for dancer and choreographer Jay Mills to be at home for Carnival 2026, where he will not only get a few days to enjoy Carnival and home in general, but he is also set to make a special appearance at Youth Extravaganza 2026.

GREAT BAY--After inviting the audience to experience Carnival “through me,” Xenisha Fitzpatrick Aventurin, affectionately known as “Xoey,” captured the Junior Carnival Queen 2026 crown on Saturday at the Aleeze Convention Center.

GREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Sjamira Roseburg has once again stepped forward in support of children participating in Carnival, committing for the second consecutive year to cover the school fees for the upcoming academic year for all four Junior Carnival Queen contestants.

GREAT BAY--The leader of the Democratic Party MP Sarah Wescot has confirmed on Sunday that coalition party leaders will meet to discuss the current political developments, particularly those involving members of the Council of Ministers.

GREAT BAY--The St. Maarten Chamber of Commerce and Industry, COCI, is encouraging a strong turnout from the business community at its upcoming Town Hall Meeting on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Belair Community Center, describing the event as an important opportunity for entrepreneurs and business operators to receive timely information on issues directly affecting their operations and obligations.