Marigot Marigot, on the French side is home to a bustling market and harbor, but some of it’s beauty has been neglected and is showing the marks of time

Phillipsburg Workers Phillipsburg is a hustle and bustle town on the Dutch side. It’s stores, market and beachfront attract tourists whose cruise ships dock in Great Bay. A hub of activity, this is a town you cannot afford to miss.

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This photograph shows how history meets modern day in the town of Marigot. It shows the historical Fort Louis, and the harbor, along with the town and the shipwreck. Marigot is known for its excellent shopping, and market, along with the beaut…

Grand Case On the salt pond of Grand Case heritage is stacked in three layers: the birds have made this their home and fishing ground for thousands of years, the remains of a salt pan is the legacy of hundreds of years of salt production, and in the background we can just make out the …

How is the history of Statia intertwined with its natural history? We take a look at the intersection of the two in this week’s Wild Statia.

Grand Case Old and new, heritage comes in layers. Is it conflict or coexistence, vandalism or expression? It’s probably too simplistic to even ask the question in a way that implies only one answer is right. In Grand Case, old and new are side by side and stacked upon each other. (Submission by contest organizer …

Marigot Market The Market Place in Marigot is always full of colors and sounds, also full of People looking for fresh fish, vegetables, fruits and also clothing and spices. I remember a time where vendors were on the ground, with just a tablecloth as a “table”. I miss those times too.

Grand Case In Grand Case, the sun only sets over the water in the summer. It’s a time of year I love because the town gets so quiet. Hosting tourists from around the world makes Grand Case vibrant and interesting, but there’s also something special about the off-season when everyone gets the chance to take …

Continuing our look at regionally-endemic birds of the island, the Bird Watch SXM column in today’s Weekender features the Green-throated Carib, one of our hummingbirds.

2015 Heritage Photo Contest and Exhibition (Pour la traduction française, cliquez sur “Read more…” et faire défiler vers le bas.) CONTEST EXTENSION: PHOTOS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL JUNE 30TH The Heritage Photo Contest and Exhibition is an opportunity to showcase St. Martin/St. Maarten’s unique natural, cultural and historic heritage. The theme of this year’s contest …