GREAT BAY--The waters surrounding St. Maarten and French Saint Martin are the setting for a day of boating excitement on Saturday, November 14, as the 2026 SXM Poker Run brings together powerboat enthusiasts, jet ski riders and marine recreation lovers for one of the island's signature boating events.

GREAT BAY--The Workers Institute for Organized Labor (WIFOL) has secured a major legal victory against former union president Theophilus Thompson, whose attempt to challenge the union's newly elected leadership ended with the dismissal of his claims and a series of court orders requiring him to surrender union property, financial records and access credentials to the new board.

GREAT BAY--What began as an effort to clarify proposed charter boat regulations in Anguilla has prompted Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Traffic and Telecommunication (TEATT) Grisha Heyliger-Marten to take a closer look at St. Maarten's own maritime arrangements, including the conditions under which operators from neighbouring jurisdictions conduct business in local waters.

GREAT BAY--Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor Claret Connor has warned that diabetes is increasingly affecting younger adults and children, stressing that the disease must no longer be regarded as a condition primarily affecting older persons. Speaking at the World Diabetes Day observance at the Belair Community Center on Saturday, November 14, the Minister called for greater attention to early detection, prevention, healthier lifestyles and sustained public education, while emphasizing that the consequences of diabetes can be devastating when the condition is not properly managed.

GREAT BAY--Mrs. Johanna E.W.M. Verschueren-Sommers, an education and community development professional with more than 40 years of experience, was officially sworn in as the newest member of the Council of Advice on Friday, November 13, 2026.

GREAT BAY--His Excellency Governor Ajamu Baly has called on leaders, educational institutions, families and community organizations to pay closer attention to the concerns of young people, warning that their recent actions are sending messages that cannot be ignored.