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2015 Heritage Photo Contest Exhibition

Thanks to everyone who came out for the Heritage Photo Exhibition at Lagoonies on Friday. The opening was lots of fun and everyone had their say in voting for the Erika Cannegieter-Smith People’s Choice Award, which went to Nathaly Pieters for her image of the pier at Grand Case. We didn’t have a lot of …

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Bird Watch SXM: What’s in a name?

Each bird may have many names. They vary from language to language and island to island. Some are local, some are universal and most tell some kind of story.

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Wild Statia: Bugs and Their Babies

This week in Wild Statia we take a closer look at some of the island’s smaller animals and their parenting skills and social tendencies.

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Wild Statia: Bugs and Their Babies

This week in Wild Statia we take a closer look at some of the island’s smaller animals and their parenting skills and social tendencies.

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2015 Heritage Photo Exhibition

The exhibition for the 2015 Heritage Photo Contest will be held on Friday, July 17th at Lagoonies Bistro in Cole Bay. Photo entries will be on display and attendees will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite for the Erika Cannegieter-Smith People’s Choice Award. The exhibition opening will be held from 6-10pm with the …

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Bird Watch SXM: A Window into the Past

The remaining natural spaces on this island seem few and far between. Some of the best are the islets and offshore rocks that are still precious nesting grounds for seabirds:

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Aryan Notani (grade 6)

Little Bay
Our neighborhoods are beautiful and green.

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Monika Zach

Simpson Bay
One Strong Arm
The Simpson Bay Bridge is familiar to all residents and tourist who pass over it. The raising of the bridge is a feat of strength, engineering and beauty.

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Monika Zach

Cole Bay
Blue and orange
The contrast between the blue sky and the orange building is striking. The details of the building design represent St. Maarten traditional island architecture.

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Monika Zach

Kim Sha Beach
La Bamba
La Bamba is a very popular locale where locals and tourists go to have fun. As well Kim Sha Beach holds a lot of popular events throughout the year

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