This week, we take a closer look at the fab 400,000: the beetles! They’re the most diverse group of living things on the planet and there are plenty on Statia.

It may not be immediately obvious why this little tree is so amazing, but it is. It’s a two-year old Gaïac that is already in bloom and is quite large for a young seedling of such a slow-growing species. Since it was grown at the waste-water treatment plant near Fresh Pond by Mr. Speetjens, we …

Over 300 people of all ages came out to Amuseum Naturalis on Friday to celebrate island heritage and enjoy an evening of music, food, drinks, and photography at the grand opening for the 2016 Heritage Photo Exhibition. The annual Heritage Photo Contest and Exhibition was developed by Les Fruits de Mer as a way to …

100 articles? Time flies, but there are still infinite stories left to tell about St. Martin’s birds. Here’s a recap so far.

Residents and visitors are invited to celebrate island heritage and the art of photographers of all ages at the 2016 Heritage Photo Exhibition. The Exhibition will present a wide variety of perspectives on St. Martin heritage at its free public opening at Amuseum Naturalis on Friday, June 24th from 6-10pm. The Exhibition will feature images …

A Lady of fortune is searching for answers in her glass bowl during Statue by Night of the Caribbean living statues by night in December, 2015. A cultural festival of living statues depicting the traditions, cultural heritage of Sint Maarten and its region. The Caribbean Living statues festival is the first one in its kind …

Lady Justice as a living statue commending the work of judges in front of the Court House of Sint Maarten in the Front street. The Court house is one of the most remarkable and oldest Monuments on Sint Maarten. The sky is crystal clear symbolized the transparency of Vrouwe Justitia. This is an entry in …

The chef and owner of Caribbean Blend is a true ambassador for Dutch St. Maarten. Daily, he greets and serves a brand new crowd of customers- straight from the ship- always with a smile. This is an entry in the 2016 Heritage Photo Contest. View all the entries in the online gallery, learn more and …

A gristly tale, but also a great example of the complexity of ecosystems and how the relationships between organisms keep our living world in balance.

Where else in the world, do you meet a man taking his pig for a walk on a sunday morning?!?! This is the spirit of St. Martin to me: colorful, urban ledgends with a touch of mystery. This is an entry in the 2016 Heritage Photo Contest. View all the entries in the online gallery, …