October 14, 2026
A group picture of the National Institute of Arts (NIA) is the centerpiece of the 2026 SHTA Events Calendar, marking the tenth edition of this yearly calendar highlighting the local arts. Its (photo) story deserved additional attention in a series
October 7, 2026
The SHTA Events Calendar not just highlights St. Maarten / St. Martin events, but is designed as an instrument to promote local culture and creativity in the process. No surprise that as partner for its celebratory 10th (2026) edition, the
October 5, 2026
Documenting St. Maarten & St. Martin Nature In the nineteenth century, St. Maarten / St. Martin was a small Caribbean island shaped by trade, agriculture, salt production and the transition from slavery to a new social order. During this period,
October 2, 2026
Did you experience an earthquake on St. Maarten today? That is possible, as earthquakes occur regularly in the region, but there is usually no reason for panic. St. Maarten lies in the northeastern Caribbean, near the boundary between the
September 30, 2026
Photographer Rodney Washington has been selected as the winner of the St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association’s (SHTA) 2027 Events Calendar Photo Contest. Washington’s winning photograph captures wooden gazebos in Emilio Wilson Park surrounded by greenery and blooming flamboyant
