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Entertainment - Posted by on March 20, 2013

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Ship Happens!

Ship Happens!

St. Maarten - Somebody came up with what turned out to be a bright idea to print a few t-shirts with the words, ‘ SHIP HAPPENS, Carnival Dream 2013, St Maarten.’ The two visitors proudly agreed to pose for our cameras on the Board Walk. In the

Entertainment, St. Maarten News - Posted by on August 1, 2012

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Matthews wins final elimination in Bikini contest

St. Maarten - Using her stage experience, charm and poise, Elvina Matthews blew away the field of nine beautiful ladies and won the final elimination round in the 4th annual Sunset Beach Bar & Grill Bikini contest which took place last Saturday. It

Entertainment, Uncategorized - Posted by on May 30, 2012

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A Good Read: The Allure of Anguilla

The newest literary festival/book fair in the Caribbean Anguilla / by Melanie Reffes* - It was nirvana for literary lovers over the US Memorial Day weekend when the Anguilla Literary Festival was the hottest ticket on the island. The four-day fê

Entertainment, St. Maarten News - Posted by on February 27, 2012

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Fashion Night Out shows creations by local designers

GREAT BAY- The atmosphere on the roof of the Privé Lounge, in Simpson Bay took on a subtle tone last Saturday night when a group of aspiring models showcased the line of clothing of Maza Rombley, Marlyn Boasman and Alida Brown. The staging of The

Entertainment, St. Maarten News - Posted by on February 27, 2012

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Motiance’s musical theater blows crowd away

GREAT BAY-The energy, talent and passion of musical theater students of Motiance Dance School was on show over the weekend at the school’s production, Blown Away.  Blown Away represented the grand finale for Joost and DJ, two male choreographers/d

Entertainment, St. Maarten News - Posted by on January 16, 2012

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Feature: Tamarind Hotel's good communication skills

Feature: Tamarind Hotel’s good communication skills

St. Maarten – Tamarind Hotel managing director Paul Ingram was touched by the picture that appeared on the front page of the Daily Herald on Saturday, showing a dying cow with a mourning fellow-cow next to it. He sent his hotel guests pictures of a

Entertainment, St. Maarten News - Posted by on November 28, 2011

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Winston shines in River Niger

St. Maarten / By Donellis Browne – Lead Actress Sharlyn Winston absolutely shined and delivered a riveting performance in this past weekend’s performances of the River Niger. The play was staged for three nights at the Philipsburg Community and

Entertainment - Posted by on September 28, 2011

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Harry Muskee introduced the blues to a country of clogs and windmills

By Hilbert Haar / When I brought the Cuby and the Blizzards blues album Groeten uit Grollo to my music class in secondary school in the spring of 1967 my classmates were not impressed. They thought with just one exception (apart from myself) that th

Entertainment, St. Maarten News - Posted by on September 15, 2011

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Fundraiser for Imbali moves to Belair Community Center

GREAT BAY, St. Maarten - The fundraiser for the Imbali Center for Creative Movement, which is spearheaded by Lady Ruby Bute, has been moved to the Belair Community Center. The production entitled “St. Martin for Thee I Weep...” was organized in a

Entertainment, St. Maarten News - Posted by on July 12, 2011

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St. Maarten’s first calypso king honored

GREAT BAY – St. Maarten’s first Calypso King Alberto “Lord Viking” Richardson was presented with an award of appreciation by King Brat at his home on Sunday afternoon in the presence of his family, friends, fellow calypsonians and represent

Entertainment - Posted by on May 9, 2011

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Mighty Dow and Shadowman to Trinidad

PORT OF SPAIN, TRINIDAD (Sonique Solutions) – The 30th anniversary of the International Reggae and World Music Awards (IRAWMA) in Trinidad and Tobago will take place on May 28 and 29. St. Maarten’s Isidore York, aka The Mighty Dow, and Addie Rich

Entertainment - Posted by on April 26, 2011

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Easter festival ends on a cultural note

Caribbean Utilities Employees Association St. Maarten - The reigning Calypso King of St Maarten Clement’ Kaiso Brat’ Richardson had the distinct honor to share the stage with Mc Lean Emmanuel, stage name ‘King Short Shirt’ from Antigua and

Entertainment - Posted by on April 4, 2011

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Hailey, Atkinson and Richardson win St. Maarten Idols

St. Maarten - Aimie Hailey sung, ‘Somewhere over the rainbow’, Raheem Atkinson sung ‘If we hold on” and Chantal Richardson sung, ‘Just the way you are’ and those efforts were good enough to earn them the top prizes in their various catego

Entertainment - Posted by on April 4, 2011

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Lil Roxy set to ramp with top guns

St. Maarten / By Milton G Pieters - When Roxanne Webster, stage name’ Lil Roxy’ appears on stage in the finals of the 2011 Nagico Calypso competition, she will be seeking to become the first Calypso Queen on St Maarten, a feat long in the making

Entertainment, St. Maarten News - Posted by on April 4, 2011

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Dow’s No Money, No Work wins Road March gold

St. Maarten - After a sterling performance during the 2011 Road March competition, which was held last Saturday night, it’s fair to say that Isidore York aka Mighty Dow has literally risen from the ashes and this veteran calypsonian still has a lot

Entertainment - Posted by on March 25, 2011

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St. Maarten Carnival Fete to Fitness Jump-Up through Philipsburg on Saturday

Office relocates for one week St. Maarten - The St. Maarten Carnival Development Foundation (SCDF) will be taking Carnival lovers through Philipsburg tomorrow, Saturday, for “a warm-up, jump-up session”. “The Fete to Fitness around Town J

Entertainment - Posted by on March 22, 2011

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Integrity is core theme of forthcoming play

St. Maarten – “It’s about checking on the integrity of all people.” Those words are how playwright and director O’Neil “Dippozit” Richards sums up his second production Virtuous. The play will premiere Friday and then be staged again on

Entertainment - Posted by on February 25, 2011

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Laugh till Belly Bust to bring comic relief

Laugh till Belly Bust to bring comic relief

St Maarten - If comedy on St Maarten should be measured, one has to take into consideration the people that are supporting these ventures and now that Nagico Insurances has joined the Windward Island Bank, the St Maarten Tourist Office and St Maar

Entertainment - Posted by on November 26, 2010

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St. Maarten Nature Park injects Spanish feel into new horse show

St. Maarten Nature Park injects Spanish feel into new horse show

St. Maarten – Eight women of different riding ability and background will put on their first riding show at Seaside Nature Park on Sunday December 5. Entrance is free. The performance will run from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and has a Spanish Fiest