Saint-Martin News
Stay up to date with life, events and what's new on the Friendly Island.
Saint Martin’s border finally goes on the map, 378 years later
You can cross it without even noticing. Yet after 378 years of uncertainty, the border between Saint Martin and Sint Maarten has reached a historic milestone.
Saint Martin and Sint Maarten population: how many people live on the island?
Saint Martin has 31,160 inhabitants on the French side and Sint Maarten has 41,349 on the Dutch side. Combined, the island has about 72,509 inhabitants.
What to do in Saint Martin this week: concerts, parties and events
A simple venue-by-venue listing of concerts, parties, live music, beach events, brunches, sports screenings and weekly entertainment in Saint Martin and Sint Maarten.
Spirit Airlines ceases operations: what are the consequences?
Spirit Airlines ceased all operations on May 2, 2026. Cancelled flights, refunds, rebooking options from SXM: what tourists in Saint-Martin should do now.
IShowSpeed in Saint-Martin: what he did on the island
IShowSpeed visited Saint-Martin / Sint Maarten during his Caribbean Tour: airport crowds, Captain’s Rib Shack, Maho Beach, Philipsburg, and Carnival energy.
Beekeeping initiation in Saint-Martin: a unique experience with the bees
On April 21 and 22, Siwo Myel SXM and Bee Academy SXM are offering a beekeeping initiation in Saint-Martin. Adult and children sessions are planned, with hive discovery, local honey tasting and pollination awareness.
2026 Hurricane season: calmer forecasts for the Atlantic
Early models predict a below-average season for the first time since 2017. Colorado State University forecasts 13 tropical storms, 6 hurricanes and 2 major hurricanes. Good news for Saint-Martin, but vigilance remains essential.
Saint-Martin launches the creation of its flag: public consultation and design contest
The Collectivite of Saint-Martin has officially launched the process of creating its institutional flag. Approved by the Executive Council on April 9, 2026, this initiative includes citizen workshops, a design competition open to all, and official adoption scheduled for December.
Saint-Martin: Kite Festival brings together 350 children in Galisbay
The Kite Festival offered a wonderful moment of sharing and creativity in Saint-Martin. Organized at the Galisbay parking lot by the CTOS, the event brought together around 350 children from various leisure centers across the island.