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Solar Power and Off-Grid Living in Sint Maarten
TL;DR Sint Maarten’s high electricity prices and abundant sunshine make solar one of the smartest investments a homeowner can make. A grid-tied solar system typically costs $12,000 to $35,000 and pays back in roughly five to nine years, while a full off-grid setup with battery storage runs $30,000 to $80,000 or more. With around 3,000...
Shark Foundation launched with pledge to improve conservation
COLE BAY–Caribbean sharks have gained a new ally with the launch of SXM Shark Foundation on July 13, the eve of Shark Awareness Day 2019.The new foundation will work towards making St. Maarten a leading country for shark conservation and management in the wider Caribbean region and around the world. St. Maarten has a wealth...
Have you ever wonder about the Salt Ponds on St. Maarten / St. Martin?
By Mark Yokoyama You don’t need a lot to make salt. It takes seawater, a shallow pond and sunlight to evaporate the water. It takes a few months that are dry enough for evaporation to outpace whatever rain is falling. When salt was an industry on Sint Maarten / St. Martin, other things were added...
St. Maarten among four shark sanctuaries confirmed or to be set up in the Caribbean
MAHO–Government representatives from Caribbean islands talked of the concrete steps they are making in implementing shark conservation measures in their respective exclusive economic zones (EEZs) at a press conference convened Wednesday during the Shark Symposium at Sonesta Ocean Point and Maho Beach Resort and Casino. Looking for your next home or investment? Browse the latest...

