ANGUILLA--Electricity costs in neighboring Anguilla are facing renewed pressure after the island's electricity provider announced that its fuel surcharge had reached a record EC$1.20 (in guilders that's XCG 0.80) per kilowatt-hour (kWh) for October 2026.

TORONTO, CANADA--Tourism representatives from St. Maarten and French St. Martin have joined forces in Toronto, Canada, to promote the island as a shared Caribbean destination, highlighting its combination of cultures, accommodations, culinary experiences and attractions.

SXM AIRPORT--Canadian carrier Porter Airlines has received regulatory approval to operate scheduled international flights between Canada and St. Maarten, marking a significant step toward the possibility of additional air service to Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIA) and potentially strengthening the island's connectivity with one of its important tourism markets.

FT. LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA--St. Maarten's participation in the 2026 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show has placed the island among international marine industry players at a time when developments in yacht technology, maintenance and refitting are creating opportunities for destinations seeking to expand their share of the global yachting business.

GREAT BAY--The Financial Supervision Board (Cft) has acknowledged the Government of St. Maarten's efforts to improve its budget preparation process, noting that the country is on track to adopt its 2027 budget within the required timeframe.

GREAT BAY--St. Maarten-born auditor Mariana Fleming has successfully completed all requirements for the Registeraccountant (RA) qualification, the highest professional designation in the Dutch accountancy profession and the Netherlands equivalent of the Certified Public Accountant (CPA).