GREAT BAY--The Rotary Club of St. Martin Sunset has opened public voting for its “Inspired by My Teacher” Video Competition, inviting the community to watch the entries and support students who have shared personal stories about teachers who inspired, encouraged or positively influenced their lives.

SAINT-MARTIN--Archaeologist and heritage advocate Christophe Henocq has been named a Knight of France’s National Order of Merit, recognizing more than 36 years of work documenting, protecting and promoting the historical and archaeological heritage of Saint-Martin.

GREAT BAY--Minister of Justice Nathalie Tackling provided Parliament with detailed answers Thursday to a series of questions first posed by Member of Parliament Egbert Doran in July, offering clarification on several issues that have generated public concern following fatal traffic accidents, including when an accident becomes a criminal investigation, how intoxication is proven, what happens when a driver leaves the scene and whether a person connected to an active criminal investigation can be deported.

ANGUILLA--The Government of Anguilla is moving closer to introducing new rules governing so-called “party boats” operating from St. Martin and St. Maarten in Anguillian waters, with draft legislation now being finalized following concerns raised by coastal tourism businesses. According to reporting by Anguilla Focus, the proposed measures are expected to involve changes to Anguilla’s Cruising Permit framework as well as amendments to customs regulations.

NEW YORK--Venezuela’s Acting President Delcy Rodríguez and Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten held high-level talks in New York on Wednesday aimed at reopening diplomatic channels and exploring greater cooperation in energy, trade and investment, with the stability of the Caribbean region also forming part of the discussions.

GREAT BAY--Dutch public health authorities are monitoring a growing number of West Nile virus infections in the Netherlands, where the number of confirmed human cases has risen to 44 and five people diagnosed with the virus have died so far in 2026.