June 2, 2025
Meet the Islanders: Dr. Jay Haviser
Digging for Hidden History Over the past decades, there has been no official archeological excavation on St. Maarten without Dr. Jay Haviser being involved. Jay has been an archaeologist for the Dutch Caribbean since 1980. He did so for the
June 2, 2025
Forts & Fortresses on St. Maarten / St. Martin
Caribbean history is one of great powers vying for hegemony on the vital route of gold and spices. In fact, the first time the United States were recognized as an autonomous country also happened in the Caribbean. United States presidents
May 29, 2025
Did You Know… St. Maarten Is Not The Only Divided Caribbean Island?
The Caribbean as Great Power Battlefield In the 17th century, many European nations tried to expand their empires in the strategically positioned Caribbean. Many islands belonged to various countries over time – for example, St. Maartens neighbor the United
May 23, 2025
Cultural Soul of St. Maarten Takes Center Stage at Soul Beach @ Seaview
As the Soul Beach Music Festival 2025 sweeps across the island with its signature energy and entertainment, one event promises to connect festivalgoers and locals alike to the deeper rhythms of St. Maarten’s cultural heritage. On Sunday, May 25th at
May 22, 2025
Why Were There Pirates in the Caribbean?
(Photo: Courtesy of The Rusty Parrot) As long as there is Hollywood, there have been movies about Caribbean pirates. “The Pirate’s Gold” by D.W. Griffith is considered to have started the genre in 1908. From the subsequent days of “swashbuckler”
