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An Island Of Strong Women

By Lilia Burunciuc, World Bank Division Director for the Caribbean

During one of my visits to Sint Maarten, I spoke with a woman who works as a taxi driver. She had once held a job in a hotel that was highly seasonal, leaving her with little or no income during the off-season and few opportunities to increase her earnings. Determined to change her situation, she moved into the transport sector, starting out as a taxi driver. She worked long hours during the high season, saved money, and later rented an additional vehicle and hired another driver Read more

Lder De Democratic Party: La Estabilidad Debe Guiar Las Conversaciones De La Coalicin

Debemos centrarnos en los asuntos nacionales; no hay tiempo para distracciones.

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten – La lder de Democratic Party, la Parlamentaria Sarah Wescot, confirm que los lderes de los partidos de la coalicin se reunirn para analizar la situacin poltica actual, en particular la que involucra a los miembros del Consejo de Ministros.

La lder del DP indic que Democratic Party abordar estas conversaciones priorizando la estabilidad y la continuidad de la gobernanza.

Seal que Sint Maarten enfrenta una serie de desafos apremiantes que requieren la plena atencin del gobierno Read more

Xoey Fitzpatrick Aventurin Captivates Audience With Talent, Culture, Wins Junior Carnival Crown

2026 Junior Carnival Queen Xanisha Xoey Fitzpatrick Aventurin (second left) flanked by second runner up YSheyda Madramootoo (left), MP Sjamira Roseburg (third left), first runner-up Kayla Fontenelle (fourth left) and Kyrie Fleming, who placed third (right).

MADAME ESTATE--The St. Maarten Junior Carnival Pageant 2026 reached a thrilling climax on Saturday, March 28, asXanisha Xoey Fitzpatrick Aventurin was crowned Junior Carnival Queen, earning 845 points and standing out in a field of talented young contestants at the Aleeze Convention Center.

The packed audience witnessed a showcase of creativity, culture, and youthful excellence, as Xoeys performances left a lasting impression on judges and spectators alike.

The competition concluded with Xoey winning the crown as well as Miss Amity, Miss Popularity, Best Speech, Best Talent and Best Carnival Costume Read more

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