October 15, 2025
St. Martin’s Heron and Its Clever Toe
Did you know this bird has a built-in comb? The Yellow-crowned Night Heron is usually active at night, and you may have seen it around St. Martin’s ponds, or spotted in the Great Salt Pond Birding Platform. Like many herons,
October 14, 2025
Freegan Food Foundation Faces Major Funding Loss, Urges Community Support
The Freegan Food Foundation, a key player in the fight against food insecurity on St. Maarten, has announced the loss of a long-time sponsor due to rising operational costs caused by new U.S. trade tariffs. This setback threatens the future
October 8, 2025
Shop of The Week: Le Dutch
Discover Le Dutch, a unique concept store inside the Holland House Beach Hotel. Blending French, Dutch, and Caribbean influences, it offers exclusive brands like Royal Delft, elegant Dutch porcelain, stylish gifts, local art, and more. The friendly staff are happy
October 6, 2025
Today in Cruise Port St. Maarten: Swan Hellenic Vega
This Weeks Special St. Maarten Cruise Ship: The Swan Hellenic Vega What cruise ships are in port St. Maarten today? That is not just a question many visitors in Philipsburg ask themselves, but also the many things to do
October 3, 2025
SXM Padel Group Brings Padel to New Shores: Unveiling Public Courts in Suriname
SXM Padel Group, the pioneering force behind the spread of the world’s fastest-growing sport across new regions, proudly announces the construction of two brand-new public padel courts at the Torarica Resort in Suriname. Headquartered on St. Maarten, SXM Padel
