St. Maarten / St. Martin News Blog

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Heineken Regatta 2024

March 7, 2024

That’s a Wrap! St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Celebrates 44 Years Going Strong

March 6, 2024 – Simpson Bay – The 44th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta has concluded – the Regatta Village is broken down, visitors have packed up and checked out, and some boats have taken their final journey out of the

Endangered and invasive species

March 6, 2024

Biodiversity month day 6: Endangered and invasive species

Endangered species and invasive species have contrasting impacts on biodiversity, but both can significantly influence ecosystems and the balance of natural communities.     The St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association supports the March Biodiversity awareness month organized by the

Epic

March 5, 2024

EPIC Restarts Internationally Recognized Green Key Certification and Blue Flag Award on Sint Maarten

MAHO – Environmental Protection in the Caribbean (EPIC) Foundation is proud to announce its reinstatement as the National Operator for both the Green Key and Blue Flag programs for Sint Maarten, effective March 2024. Having previously held this role from 2008 to

Ethiopian Vibes Freedom Fighters Ital Shack

March 4, 2024

Ethiopian Vibes Freedom Fighters Ital Shack

Come celebrate life with friends food and more at Ital Shack! With traditional dish enjera, popcorn & bread, honey wine and not to forget a coffee ceremony. The Ethiopian vibes will take place on Sunday March 10th from 5pm to

Treaths to biodiversity

March 4, 2024

Biodiversity month day 4: Threats to biodiversity

Biodiversity faces a range of threats, many of which are driven by human activities. These threats can have severe consequences for ecosystems, species, and the overall health of the planet. Some of the major threats to biodiversity include:   The