GREAT BAY--The collective court case filed by the Association for Consumer Protection St. Maarten (ACP-SXM) against NV GEBE will formally appear on the docket of the Court of First Instance on Tuesday, November 10, marking the next procedural step in a legal challenge concerning electricity fuel charges, disputed customer balances and the disconnection of utility services.

GREAT BAY--St. Maarten Diagnostic and Medical Center (SMDC) has achieved international accreditation for its medical laboratory under ISO 15189:2022, marking a milestone for the institution and strengthening confidence in the quality, competence and reliability of its diagnostic services.

GREAT BAY--Caribbean Pages, an eight-month literary initiative supported by the Dutch Foundation for Literature (Nederlands Letterenfonds), is gaining momentum in St. Maarten, with students at Asha Stevens Hillside Christian School participating in a program that combines Caribbean literature, cultural identity, creative writing and digital storytelling.

GREAT BAY--Minister of TEATT Grisha Heyliger-Marten has announced plans to begin transforming Philipsburg into a more pedestrian-friendly capital featuring landscaped streets, improved building façades, upgraded lighting, revitalized alleyways, cultural entertainment and new attractions designed to bring visitors and residents back into town, including during the evening hours. The Minister said implementation of the Philipsburg Development Masterplan is targeted to begin between the second and third quarters of 2027, with construction activities scheduled in phases to minimize disruptions to businesses and tourism.

SIMPSON BAY--Sign Triple Nine proudly announces the winners of the First Annual I LOVE SXM Song Challenge, following the grand finale held on November 7 at Soggy Dollar in Simpson Bay. The event celebrated local musical talent and the culture, creativity, and pride of Saint-Martin and St. Maarten’s 37 square miles.--

GREAT BAY--The National Sports Institute (NSI) is placing increasing emphasis on using sports as a tool for youth development, social inclusion and community empowerment, with programs designed to help young people develop discipline, responsibility, leadership skills and positive relationships while providing alternatives to negative influences.