Tadzio Bervoets

SINT MAARTEN (COMMENTARY – By Tadzio Bervoets) - Sint Maarten has a serious garbage problem. Litter along our roads, illegal dumping, overflowing bins and waste accumulating in our ghauts and coastal areas affect public health, damage the environment and undermine the tourism product on which we so dearly depend. It also affects how we feel about our country and whether basic public services are working. It was right that garbage received attention during the recent parliamentary budget debate.

SINT MAARTEN (COMMENTARY – By Brian Meade) - Sint Maarten is running out of time. The island is facing cascading crises — institutional fragility, energy instability, rising costs, and a governance structure stretched to its limits. These are not abstract problems. They are lived realities for families, businesses, and the very credibility of the country. In moments like this, political leaders must stop managing symptoms and start confronting root causes.

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - September is observed each year as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about one of the most common cancers affecting men and highlighting the importance of early detection and regular health screenings. In St. Maarten, the month serves as an important opportunity to encourage men to take a proactive approach to their health and to remind the community that early action can make a meaningful difference.