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Hurricane Erin explodes in strength to a Category 5 storm in the Caribbean

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Hurricane Erin exploded in strength to a Category 5 storm in the Caribbean today, rapidly powering up from a tropical storm in a single day, the…

John McCarthy August 16, 2025

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Elon Musk’s Starlink now available in Dutch Sint Maarten

PHILIPSBURG — Starlink, the satellite-based internet service, is now available in Sint Maarten. Starlink's official announcement on X confirms this, with users able to order and receive service. However, there's…

John McCarthy May 23, 2025

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Rooted Mushroom: A story of sustainable jobs and growing success in Sint Maarten

PHILIPSBURG — Stephane Ferron’s journey started with a clear and ambitious goal: to establish a sustainable, locally sourced mushroom business that would not only provide a healthy, organic food source…

John McCarthy March 29, 2025

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Magnitude 4.2 earthquake strikes near Anguilla this morning

THE VALLEY — Anguilla residents felt a 4.2-magnitude earthquake early this morning, authorities said. No injuries were reported, The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake's epicenter hit about 32 miles…

John McCarthy March 27, 2025

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Saint Lucia’s cruise ship port begins demolition

CASTRIES — The Saint Lucia Cruise Port officially launched its redevelopment project in Castries with the demolition of the Customs and Excise Department Building on Jeremie Street, completed on December…

John McCarthy January 7, 2025

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Cruise passenger dies after falling into water from wheelchair in Sint Maarten

PHILIPSBURG — A tragic accident at Sint Maarten’s cruise port claimed the life of an 82-year-old cruise passenger last week. The woman reportedly fell into the water from her electric…

John McCarthy January 3, 2025

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Baton Rouge, a 200-foot superyacht, spotted in Sint Maarten

PHILIPSBURG — The Baton Rouge was seen anchored in nearby Sint Maarten recently, Superyacht Times reported. The 62.5-meter superyacht was launched in 2010 by the Dutch shipyard ICON Yachts. The motor yacht Baton…

John McCarthy December 18, 2024

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Slavery reparations: Where do Europe and the United States stand?

LONDON — Discussions on reparations for transatlantic slavery and colonialism are gaining momentum, with Caribbean and African nations calling on former colonial powers to engage on the issue. From the 15th to…

John McCarthy October 25, 2024

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Sint Maarten police detain suspect in shooting of politician whose wife was killed in attack

PHILIPSBURG (AP) — Authorities in Sint Maarten said they have detained a suspect linked to the recent shooting of a politician in an attack that killed his wife and shocked…

John McCarthy September 3, 2024

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Tropical Storm Ernesto drenches northeast Caribbean and takes aim at Puerto Rico

SAN JUAN — Tropical Storm Ernesto battered the northeast Caribbean today as it took aim at Puerto Rico, where officials shuttered schools and government agencies. The storm was located about…

John McCarthy August 13, 2024