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Fights Lead To Earlier Village Closures, 25 Officers To Arrive For Reinforcement

The Jocelyn Arndell Festival Village.

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunications (TEATT) Grisha Heyliger-Marten said on Monday that the Jocelyn Arndell Festival Village was closed earlier following a rise in fights and indicated that twenty-five additional police officers are expecte Read more

Targeted Relief, Tax Adjustments, Price Controls Being Weighed To Combat Global Cost Increases

TEATT Minister Grisha Heyliger-Marten.

  

PHILIPSBURG--Government is evaluating targeted relief for vulnerable groups, possible adjustments to excise taxes, phased price increases, and stronger price control measures as part of its response to rising global fuel and living costs, TEATT Minister Read more

Grisha Accepts Owen Arthur Scholarship For St. Maarten

Deputy Prime Minister and TEATT Minister Grisha Heyliger-Marten, second from left, accepts the Owen Arthur Scholarship on behalf of St. Maarten, with Port St. Maarten Group CEO Alexander Gumbs at left, FCCA Foundation Chairman Micky Arison second from right, and FCCA CEO Michele Paige at right.

TEATT Minister Grisha Heyliger-Marten, second from left, accepts the Owen Arthur Scholarship on behalf of St Read more

Carnival 55 Officially Opens With High-Energy Jump-Up

Minister Grisha Heyliger-Marten,TEATT, and Minister Melissa Gumbs, ECYS, together with the SCDF President Edwardo Radjouki holding the key that opened the gates to the Festival Read more

La Cmara De Comercio E Industria De St. Maarten (Coci) Organiza Una Exitosa Reunin Abierta

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten – La Cmara de Comercio e Industria de St. Maarten (COCI) celebr con xito su primera reunin abierta de 2026 el martes 31 de marzo en el Centro Comunitario Belair. El encuentro reuni a miembros de la comunidad empresarial y actores clave para compartir novedades sobre proyectos e iniciativas en curso para las empresas y la comunidad en general.

Durante la sesin, la presidenta de COCI, la Sra. Tamara Leonard, destac las principales iniciativas de la Junta Directiva, incluyendo Start Smart St Read more

La Ministra De Teatt Presenta Reformas Digitales Y Mayor Apoyo A Los Emprendedores

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten La Ministra de Turismo, Asuntos Econmicos, Transporte y Telecomunicaciones (TEATT), Grisha Heyliger-Marten, present el martes reformas destinadas a facilitar la actividad empresarial, durante la reunin informativa de la Cmara de Comercio e Industria (COCI) celebrada en el Centro Comunitario de Belair.

Dirigindose a diversos sectores de la comunidad empresarial, la Ministra destac que el crecimiento econmico requiere la colaboracin entre el Gobierno y el sector privado, basada en la confianza, el dilogo y la cooperacin.

Un avance clave es un programa piloto del Departamento de Licencias Econmicas que permite la presentacin en lnea de ciertas solicitudes, lo que contribuye a una prestacin de servicios ms accesible y transparente Read more

El Proyecto De Apoyo Empresarial Del Fondo Fiduciario Completa La Financiacin De Usd$20 Millones Para Las Pymes; Ahora Se Centra En Los Sistemas De Apoyo A Las Pequeas Empresas

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten – Desde 2020, el Proyecto de Apoyo Empresarial (ESP) del Fondo Fiduciario ha impulsado a ms de trescientos pequeos negocios de Sint Maarten con prstamos y subvenciones. El proyecto, implementado por la Oficina del Programa Nacional de Recuperacin, se cre para fortalecer la recuperacin y aumentar la resiliencia de las empresas en la isla tras la devastacin causada por el huracn Irma en 2017. Tras la finalizacin de las actividades de financiacin del ESP, el proyecto inicia una nueva fase de apoyo Read more

Fundacin Del Carnaval Insta A La Ministra De Teatt A Tomar Medidas Enrgicas Contra La Especulacin De Precios En Los Supermercados

GREAT BAY, St. Maarten La Fundacin para el Desarrollo del Carnaval de St. Maarten (SCDF) expresa su total apoyo a las declaraciones de la Ministra de TEATT, Grisha Heyliger-Marten, contra la especulacin de precios a raz del conflicto entre Estados Unidos e Irn, al tiempo que advierte que los aumentos injustos de precios se han convertido en la norma cada ao durante el Carnaval Read more

Scdf Urges Teatt Minister To Be Tough On Supermarket Price Gouging

PHILIPSBURG--The St. Maarten Carnival Development Foundation (SCDF) is voicing its full support for comments made by Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunications (TEATT) Grisha Heyliger-Marten against price gouging in the wake of the conflict involving the United States and Iran, while warning that unfai Read more

Marketplace Redesigned, Facility Cost Increases To Cg. 2.85M, Construction To Start In Phases

Part of the redesigned facility.

PHILIPSBURG--The long-delayed Soualiga Marketplace reconstruction project has been redesigned with expanded features and will now cost approximately Cg. 2.851 million, more than double the original contract sum of Cg. 1.236 million, according to TEATT Minister Grisha Heyliger-Marten.

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Marketplace Redesigned, Facility Cost Increases To Cg. 2.85M, Construction To Start In Phases

An artist's impression of the redesigned facility.

PHILIPSBURG--The long-delayed Soualiga Marketplace reconstruction project has been redesigned with expanded features and will now cost approximately Cg. 2.851 million, more than double the original contract sum of Cg. 1.236 million, according to TEATT Minister Grisha Heyliger-MartenRead more

St. Maarten Tourist Bureau Launches First Official Salt & Soul Magazine

St. Maarten Tourism Bureau Director May-Ling Chun (left) and Minister of TEATT, Grisha Heyliger-Marten (right) unveil the Salt and Soul Magazine cover, as Editor-in-Chief Luis Hurtault (far left) looks on Read more

Grisha Assigns Staf To Establish Independent Tourism Authority

From left: Cherinah Franken (STAF director), TEATT Minister Grisha Heyliger Marten, and James Jim Hepple (STAF director)

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Traffic and Telecommunication Grisha Heyliger-Marten has assigned the Sint Maarten Tourism Authority Foundation (STAF) to lead the process of establishin Read more

Teatt Minister Orders Gebe To Submit Tariff Structure In 30 Days

 ~Inefficiencies will not be passed on to consumers~PHILIPSBURG-- Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunications (TEATT) Grisha Heyliger-Marten has instructed NV GEBE to demonstrate compliance with its Electricity Concession and submit a complete proposed tariff structure within 30 days. Read more

Resilience Alone Is No Longer Enough, Grisha Says At Economic Consultation

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunications (TEATT) Grisha Heyliger-Marten on Monday opened the Strategic Economic Stakeholders Consultation by declaring that St. Maarten must move beyond survival and deliberately design a future focused on sustainable growth, fiscal reform, and coordinated Read more

St. Maarten Is Caribbean Destination Of The Year, Grisha Caribbean Tourism Minister Of The Year

Caribbean Tourism Minister of the Year TEATT Minister Grisha Heyliger-Marten (Photo Background Credit: Only On SXM)

PHILIPSBURG--St. Maarten/Saint Martin has been named Caribbean Destination of the Year at the 12th annual Caribbean Travel Awards.

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Government Honours St. Maarten-Born Pilot Tejwani At Inaugural Flight To St. Maarten

TEATT Minister Grisha Heyliger-Marten presenting a recognition to St. Maarten-born pilot Piyush Tejwani on Tuesday.

AIRPORT--St. Maarten-born pilot Piyush Tejwani was recognised on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, during a celebratory welcome water salute at Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIA) following his inaugural flight to the island as a commercial airline pilot.

Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication (TEATT) Grisha Heyliger-Marten was present for the event, along with Member of Parliament (MP) Viren Kotai, PJIA officials, two St Read more

Teatt Minister Leads Site Visit, Talks To Strengthen Maritime And Yachting Sector

TEATT Minister Grisha Heyliger-Marten during the site visit.

The TEATT Minister during the visit.

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication (TEATT) Grisha Heyliger-Marten has launched a renewed, action-oriented approach to strengthen the maritime and yachting industry, beginning with high-level discussions and a joint site visit to the Simpson Bay Lagoon.

The Minister convened a working session with the Shipping and Maritime Department of TEATT and the Coast Guard, followed by an on-site engagement at the Lagoon Read more

Grisha Extends Gratitude Following Successful 2Nd Annual Twilight In Town

Face painting during the event.

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication, Grisha Heyliger-Marten has extended sincere thanks to everyone who came out on Friday, December 12, to support and enjoy the second annual Twilight in Town event.

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I Love St. Maarten Sign Installed At Port In Destination Branding Rollout

TEATT Minister Grisha Heyliger-Marten (right) with STB and Port officials at the branded sign.

PHILIPSBURG--Port St. Maarten Group, working with the Ministry of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication (TEATT) and the St. Maarten Tourism Bureau (STB), has unveiled the first installation of the islands new destination branding at Dr Read more

Commodore Suites Announces Partnership With Surestay Collection By Best Western

Champagne toast to the new partnership. From left: SureStay Collection by Best Western Brand Manager Jeffrey Nolan, Commodore Suites Director Doug Tannehill, Commodore Suites Commercial Director May Li, Roque Hellebrand, TEATT Minister Grisha Heyliger-Marten, and Commodore Suites Director Ralph Hellebrand. (Robert Luckock photo)Read more

Pjia Opens New Fbo To Cater To Private Aviation

The official ribbon cutting of SXM Airports brand-new FBO facility. Holding the scissors are Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Telecommunication and Transport Grisha Heyliger-Marten (centre) and PJIAE CEO Michael Cleaver (second from right), with Governor of St. Maarten Ajamu Baly as witness (second from left).

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Parliament Erupts After Lacroes Shows Image Of MinisterS Incarcerated Husband In Meeting

UP MP Francisco Lacroes

PHILIPSBURG--Parliament erupted into controversy on Thursday after United Peoples party (UP) Member of Parliament (MP) Francisco Lacroes opened his Read more

GrishaS Recent Changes To District 721S Permit Unsubstantiated And Unreasonable, Court Rules

PHILIPSBURG--An administrative judge has suspended the recent changes to District 721s operating permit, ruling that last months amendments by Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication (TEATT) Grisha Heyliger-Marten were unsubstantiated and unreasonable. Court of First Instances verdict on Monday is the latest in a series of legal battles between the government and the open-air nightclub in Cole Bay involving decisions made by Heyliger-Marten Read more