More than two decades after a major tourism carrying capacity study warned that St. Maarten was approaching the limits of…
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PHILIPSBURG — Five years ago, Arjen Alberts completed a thesis about the effect of the tourism industry on the islands…
What began as an online flashpoint quickly evolved into one of the most substantive public conversations Sint Maarten has seen…
By A StMaartenNews.com Contributor Sint Maarten does not have a specific law that meticulously distinguishes between “service charge” and “gratuity”…
By Tom Clifford With so many ships in dock, the roads were busier than usual. I had to be in…
By Tom Clifford Walking from Nettle Bay to Marigot requires a dexterity of step, more associated with a disco dancer…
SIMPSON BAY, SINT MAARTEN – [June 2025] – Commodore Suites Boutique Hotel is proud to unveil a dynamic art showcase…
PHILIPSBURG — Sonesta Maho Beach Resort can forget about tax exemption for its investment of 59,148,000 guilders (a bit over…
PHOTO CAPTION: Representatives from Sint Maarten’s marine and yachting sector gathered at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) to…
Whereas the St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association (SHTA) supports some important steps made recently by the government of St.…


