PHILIPSBURG — Five years ago, Arjen Alberts completed a thesis about the effect of the tourism industry on the islands…
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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.…
GREAT BAY — The persistent power outages plaguing St. Maarten have become a national crisis, severely impacting small hoteliers and…


