1+ hour, 16+ min ago   (124+ words) CAY HILL--Social and Health Insurances SZV remained St. Maarten Medical Center's (SMMC) largest funding partner in 2025, accounting for 73% of the hospital's patient revenue. According to SMMC's 2025 Annual Report, referrals from the BES islands generated an additional 10% of patient revenue,…...

5+ hour, 43+ min ago   (265+ words) CAY HILL--St. Maarten Medical Center (SMMC) had a busy year in 2025. The institution recorded a twelve per cent increase in hospital days during 2025, while patient admissions remained stable compared with the previous year. According to the hospital’s 2025 Annual Report,…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (271+ words) The deceased dolphin seen on Orient Beach. ORIENT BAY--On Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at around 9:00 am, the Management Association of the Saint-Martin Nature Reserve (Réserve Naturelle) was alerted to the presence of two dolphins stranded on Orient Beach. Rangers from the…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (272+ words) Former VSA Minister Richinel Bug and vitiligo advocates. PHILIPSBURG--Former Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor VSA Richinel Brug marked World Vitiligo Day by commending organisers, advocates and individuals living with vitiligo for their efforts to raise awareness,…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (598+ words) Robotic surgery formed part of Guyana’s 60th Independence Anniversary celebrations and featured the world’s longest robotic telesurgery spanning 20,000 kilometres using the SSI Mantra 3 Robotic Surgical System. GEORGETOWN, Guyana--Following the historic launch of robotic surgery in Guyana on May 26, 2026, the Georgetown…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (548+ words) A scene during the workshop. PHILIPSBURG--Questions raised during a recent Heart Health Workshop at Victory Temple Church of God of Prophecy highlighted the need for greater public education about managing high blood pressure, according to health coach and public…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (587+ words) Cancer survivors along with executive members of Lotus Cancer Initiative Inc, health minister Dr Frank Anthony and other supporters. GEORGETOWN, Guyana--Martinique, a French overseas department in the Caribbean, is ready to provide Guyana with radioactive nuclear drugs to treat…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (461+ words) The resignation of Public Health, Social Development and Labor VSA Minister Richinel Brug (see Friday/Saturday edition) opens the door to appointment of a replacement. This is happening at a time when several crucial issues that require immediate attention remain…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (554+ words) BRIDGETOWN, Barbados--In several countries across the Caribbean, a student can leave school in uniform, walk into a nearby shop, or send a quick Instagram message to an online vendor and purchase a vape with little difficulty. Some are drawn…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (480+ words) PHILIPSBURG--The healthcare funds managed by Social and Health Insurance SZV are losing approximately Cg. 35 million every year, and urgent measures are needed to prevent healthcare and pension reserves from being depleted within the next few years, according to the…...