Students and participants examining the samples.

ORANJESTAD, Statia--Students from the New Challenges Foundation (NCF) Empowerment Programme took part in a hands-on environmental science activity on Friday, October 23, investigating water sources on St. Eustatius as part of an initiative linking classroom learning with environmental monitoring and agricultural sustainability.

Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina and other parties who attended the meeting.

THE HAGUE--Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina wants practical results from St. Maarten’s partnership with the Association of Netherlands Municipalities VNG, with discussions focusing on energy sustainability, climate resilience, waste management and strengthening government institutions.

PHILIPSBURG--Adaya Bourne, 19, and Holdson Jean-Fort, 17, have qualified to represent St Maarten at the World Aquatics Swimming Championships scheduled for December 1–6, 2026, in Beijing, China, the Sint Maarten Aquatic Federation (SMAF) announced.

Wingo brought 350 Colombians from Bogotá and Medellín to St. Maarten. This is the surprising result of the Wingo’s Destino Oculto 3 travel experience.

SIMPSON BAY--Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIA) welcomed about 350 travellers from Colombia on Thursday, October 22, as the island was revealed as the surprise destination for Wingo’s Destino Oculto 3 travel experience.

 PHILIPSBURG--Aartwichgt Anthony Bell was sentenced to 10 years’ unconditional imprisonment and ordered to pay 50,000 Caribbean Guilders in compensation to the victim when the court delivered its verdict on Thursday, October 22.