St. Maarten’s yachting sector: A key driver of economic growth and global appeal

St. Maarten’s yachting industry is evolving rapidly, driving economic benefits that extend across multiple sectors. The island’s strategic investments and unique appeal have positioned it as a premier destination for yachts, superyachts, and multihulls, ensuring its continued relevance in a competitive global market. A recent Economic Impact Study More...

Port de Gustavia reaches full capacity, Port Director Brin praises regional cooperation
ST. BARTHS — Port de Gustavia in St. Barthélemy reached full capacity ahead of Christmas, forcing six of the largest mega yachts to anchor outside the harbor. Port Director Ernest Brin noted a sharp increase More...

MP Lacroes Calls for Urgent Action on LNG to Secure St. Maarten’s Economic Future
PHILIPSBURG–The recent decision by CMA CGM, one of the world’s leading ocean freight companies, to re-route its transhipment operations from Pointe Blanche to Guadeloupe due to Port SXM’s inability More...

Abuse of power and unnecessary maritime delays
Dear Editor, Please allow me the opportunity to express my concerns regarding the unfortunate incidents that occurred on August 22, 2024, involving the St. Kitts & Nevis registered motor vessels ‘Blue Wave’ More...

Time is ticking on Island Scout vessel
~ St. Maarten Government t to sell recovered items on boat if unclaimed in two weeks ~ PHILIPSBURG — Owners of items on the Island Scout sea vessel that ran aground on Great Beach in the aftermath of Tropical More...

The Tale of how MV Island Scout ended up on Great Bay beach
GREAT BAY — The sight of the MV Island Scout, an offshore supply ship, on the Great Bay Beach had bewildered onlookers and motorists alike. What is this really large sea vessel doing on one of the island’s More...

Dutch subsidy for Makana ferry service
PHILIPSBURG — The Ministry of Home Affairs and Kingdom Relations (BZK) has made €1 million ($1.1 million) in subsidies available to support the Makana ferry service that connects Statia and Saba with St. More...

When a speedboat charter to St. Barths is your best option
PHILIPSBURG — On a day like today, Sunday, December 17, 2023, a family’s worst nightmare is coming true. They were scheduled to arrive on Air France flight AF 498 at 2:50pm. Air France is 2,5 hours More...

A vision plan for Quarter Development? Where have we heard that before?
PHILIPSBURG – The Council of Ministers recently approved a “vision plan” for the development of what is now called the Quarter Development, situated next to the A.C. Wathey Cruise and Cargo Facility. Minister More...

Supreme Court puts civil inquiry at harbor companies to rest
PHILIPSBURG — The Supreme Court has firmly closed the door on a request from the Public Prosecutor’s Office to order a civil inquiry into the St. Maarten Harbor Holding company and twelve associated businesses. More...