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U.S. travel demand slowing down

The Daily Herald - St Maarten 03 Apr 2025
Maarten (CBCS) this week released its March 2025 Economic Bulletin which said that St ... cause sharp increases in international commodity prices, further fueling inflationary pressures in Curaçao and St.
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Casinos owe combined total approx. 17m in unpaid fees

The Daily Herald - St Maarten 03 Apr 2025
PHILIPSBURG--Casinos in St. Maarten owe a combined total of seventeen million Caribbean guiders in fees, Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication (TEATT) Grisha Heyliger-Marten said on Wednesday.
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2K relocation allowance, loan forgiveness among ways to attract students, professionals back home

The Daily Herald - St Maarten 03 Apr 2025
PHILIPSBURG--In a bid to combat “brain drain” and attract more professionals and students back to St. Maarten, Prime Minister (PM) Dr ... Maarten study financing package and DUO loans ... Maarten is not paying them enough,” he said.
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Tune out of Reality and into Virtual Reality  

The Daily Herald - St Maarten 03 Apr 2025
It’s an experience for all ages, and the VR rides are particularly popular because they provide something unique that’s hard to find elsewhere on the island of St. Maarten ... destination on St. Maarten.
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Sport Spotlight: Jami Eloi

The Daily Herald - St Maarten 03 Apr 2025
We interviewed Jami Eloi, our local “Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Instructor at SXM BJJ” here in St. Maarten-St. Martin. 1. Tell us ... are you from here? Do you have family here?. Yes, I am – born and raised. I have some family here yes. 2 ... 3 ... 4 ... Yes, I do ... 5 ... 6 ... 7 ... 8 ... 9 ... .
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Saba Tourism Bureau unveils exciting 2025 events calendar

The Daily Herald - St Maarten 03 Apr 2025
The Saba Tourism Bureau is thrilled to announce its 2025 events calendar, street fair schedule, and the launch of a newly designed events tab on its website ... Kick-off Event ... Tanya Michelle of St. Maarten and tunes played by Dj Zander Zone ... May ... June ... .
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Court upholds Gumbs’ stop order on excavation for ‘West Vue’ hotel

The Daily Herald - St Maarten 03 Apr 2025
136)." ... Gumbs emphasised that the VROMI Ministry remains steadfast in its dedication to ensuring that St. Maarten’s development is both progressive and principled, balancing economic growth with responsible and legal urban planning. .
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Swimmers from St. Maarten excel at Nevis to St. Kitts Cross Channel Swim

The Daily Herald - St Maarten 02 Apr 2025
Pepijn Vriezen (center) pictured on the podium after finishing third overall in the 2025 Nevis to St ... NEVIS--A handful of swimmers from St. Maarten braved the 24th Nevis to St ... An outstanding result was recorded by 15-year-old Pepijn Vriezen from St ... St.
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COCI welcomes finance minister’s initiative to combat tariffs impact

The Daily Herald - St Maarten 02 Apr 2025
PHILIPSBURG--The St. Maarten Chamber of Commerce and Industry (COCI) said on Tuesday that it welcomes what it referred to as “the proactive initiative” by Finance Minister Marinka Gumbs towards ... Maarten.
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More than 230 sick after Norovirus outbreak on luxury cruise ship

The Times of India 02 Apr 2025
The CDC reported an outbreak on March 18 after the ship's New York City stop, with passengers and crew experiencing diarrhoea and vomiting symptoms.The vessel's itinerary included stops at St. Maarten, St. Lucia, Grenada, Barbados, Dominica, St ... .
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A new naval base and Coast Guard radar on the horizon for St. Maarten

The Daily Herald - St Maarten 01 Apr 2025
St. Maarten President of Parliament Sarah Wescot-Williams, Justice Minister Nathalie Tackling, VROMI Minister Patrice Gumbs, and ECYS Minster Melissa Gumbs ... Maarten and the region ... As far as training of marines is concerned, St ... Maarten ... Maarten and St.
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PM meets with Dutch Defence Minister to strengthen kingdom security cooperation

The Daily Herald - St Maarten 01 Apr 2025
Luc Mercelina, Ruben Brekelmans, St. Maarten Minister Plenipotentiary Gracita Arrindell, the Prime Minister’s Chief of Staff Stuart Johnson and Carol Voges, director of the Minister Plenipotentiary’s cabinet ... Maarten delegation included Mercelina, St.
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SMDF, 4C Launch ‘Let’s ACT’ prog. to strengthen local arts community

The Daily Herald - St Maarten 01 Apr 2025
Maarten Development Fund (SMDF) and Foresee Foundation (4CF), in collaboration with CEDE ARUBA as general programme coordinator and implementer for the Aruba component, the programme will support ...
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SMART 2025 welcome party off to a lively start at Simpson Bay Resort and Marina

The Daily Herald - St Maarten 01 Apr 2025
TEATT Minister Grisha Heyliger-Marten (left) with St. Maarten Tourism Bureau Director May-Ling Chun (right) at the SMART opening party ... Maarten/St ... St ... Barths, St. Kitts, Dutch St. Maarten, French St ... Maarten, Booking Success, CC1 St.
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GEBE engages hundreds of prospective candidates at career fair in Amsterdam

The Daily Herald - St Maarten 01 Apr 2025
AMSTERDAM--A dedicated team from NV GEBE recently travelled to Amsterdam to participate in the National Career Fair, Working in the Caribbean, with the goal of attracting qualified persons to return home and contribute to St. Maarten’s energy sector.
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