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June 11, 2024

The Majestic ‘Picton Castle’ Docks in St. Martin

The magnificent “Picton Castle” is on its way to St. Martin (French side). This renowned “famous square-rigged barquentine” is set to visit the port in Galisbay, Marigot, on Sunday, June 16. As a proud member of the Caribbean Sail Training

LGBTIQ people safe St. Maarten / St Martin

June 10, 2024

The Sint Maarten/Saint-Martin Alliance for Equality (SAFE SXM) will hold the first ever LGBTQI Pride Celebration in Great Bay (Philipsburg) on Saturday, 29 June.

The event will begin with a concentration at Walter Plantz Square at 5PM, followed by a flamboyant and festive march along the Boardwalk and ending at Toloula Mango’s In many places around the world Pride is celebrated annually in June

Picture by Holland House Hotel

June 7, 2024

St. Maarten Tourism Product Continues Unchanged because of Sunday Power Outage

Tourism of St. Maarten, the Caribbean Island famed for its 37 pristine beaches, wide variety of cuisines and activities remains relatively unchanged regardless of a recent fire in its energy plant. This was shared today by the St. Maarten Hospitality

Zillah Duzon Hazel standing in front of her own painted mural in Philipsburg St Maarten, Art St Maarten, Mural Walk Philipsburg

June 5, 2024

Kooyman DIY challenge for local Pro’s

Kooyman invites all local PROs, handymen, and DIY enthusiasts to compete in the revamped Handy Crew Challenge on June 29th. Teams of two can sign up for this challenge and show their skills in the WorkPro Obstacle Course, tackling tasks

Lagoonies Regatta 2024

June 3, 2024

Lagoonies Regatta: A Day of Sailing Fun and Competition

The annual Lagoonies Regatta took place on Saturday, June 1st, bringing together sailors for a day of exciting competition and camaraderie. The event kicked off with registration and a skippers’ briefing on Friday, May 31st, at 5 PM at Lagoonies. 

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