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J&IS to open foster care awareness month with “Foster the Future” community event

GREAT BAY--The Judicial & Institutional Services Foundation (J&IS), through its Foster Families Central, will officially open Foster Care Awareness Month 2026 with a community event on Tuesday, May 5, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Belair Community Center in Cay Hill.

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St. Maarten flavors new year-round format with June as culinary month

GREAT BAY--St. Maarten Flavors is entering a bold new phase with a refreshed format that transforms the well-known dining campaign into a year-round culinary platform, while positioning June as the island’s official Culinary Month filled with specials, signature experiences and exclusive “Off the Menu” offerings.

4C Foundation opens helpdesk for NGOs applying to legacy to future funds

GREAT BAY--The Foresee (4C) Foundation has launched a new Helpdesk for the Legacy to Future Funds to assist nonprofit organizations on St. Maarten, Saba and St. Eustatius with developing project ideas and preparing funding applications.

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Cft raises concerns over St. Maarten’s budget process, liquidity and healthcare financing

GREAT BAY--The College financieel toezicht Curaçao en St. Maarten (Cft) has raised serious concerns about St. Maarten’s budget process, liquidity position, investment execution and the long-term financing of healthcare and social security, according to its half-year report for July to December 2025.

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BHRO brings Bonaire’s development concerns back before United Nations

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ECLAC Lowers 2026 growth forecast as Caribbean faces uncertain conditions

GREAT BAY--The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean has lowered its 2026 growth outlook for Latin America and the Caribbean, warning that the region is entering another year of limited economic dynamism amid geopolitical tensions, higher oil and food prices, weaker global trade, and tighter financial conditions.

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Jay Mills returns home for Carnival courtesy of SCDF

GREAT BAY--Professional dancer and choreographer Jay Mills is back home on St. Maarten courtesy of the St. Maarten Carnival Development Foundation (SCDF), which has arranged for him to enjoy a Carnival vacation and make a special performance during Youth Extravaganza on Monday night in Carnival Village.

Quality Sweepers installs 23 new communal garbage bins along Philipsburg boardwalk

GREAT BAY--Quality Sweepers, led by Bertaux Fleming, has completed the installation of 23 new communal garbage bins along the full length of the Philipsburg Promenade, commonly known as the Boardwalk, as part of ongoing efforts to improve cleanliness, visitor experience and the overall appearance of the capital.

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St. Maarten stays under Kingdom monitoring while Curaçao released

THE HAGUE--The Kingdom will keep St. Maarten under the supervision framework tied to unfinished government reform plans, after concluding that key areas of responsibility have still not been fully brought up to the required standard. The measure falls under the Cooperation Arrangement for the safeguarding of action plans for government tasks.

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