Cultural Xpression News Magazine

02/05/2024

Its truly been awhile since covid that my writers block would not seem to vanish. Just the circumstance at times allow you to drift into a state of mind that if your not careful, you can loose your path along the way. Not that I have lost my path, but really lost the motivation to write in a time when the world needed a different level of attention.. I my case, how to keep food not only on my table, but the tables of many other community members.

With that, I just want to keep it short and simple for this March 2024 Edition as I get in the vibes to write a bit more and release April 2024 in the following few days to come.

To keep things alive I am asking my supporters that know agriculture can be a thriving sector to support CX in the next Edition for print. Your support goes along way and will help us to get our physical print back on the road to over 50 distributions points offline and channeled through the world wide web online to broaden the awareness and reach of your products, service or organization as well.

CX March 2024 Edition connects you to where we last left off with June - Dec 2023 and highlights a few things that I felt were important to share with the general public. Things we may have thrown to the side and things that can have a significant positive impact on our day to day lives.

That's what CX is here to do, with your help we can continue to do just that. Keep the community Culturally in tuned ! Thank you all for your support over the years, and I look forward to making CX something the surrounding communities and world can embrace.

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https://stmaartenagriculture.com/cx-march-2024/

Wyatte - One Love

25/12/2023

The Season of giving is a Cultural Xpression!
Happy Holidays to you and your Family from Us.
🙏🏾🎅🏿🎁🥧💚♥️💛

Cultural Xpression News Magazine
Spaceless Gardens
ECO St Maarten Agricultural Research & Development Foundation

01/01/2023

Man it really crazy, last year I wrote an article about the decreased baking activities that usually take place around Christmas time..

This year I could not help to notice the decrease in community members participating in lighting up there houses around this time of the year…
I started think, damn even though I am not a true believer anymore in the Christmas holidays season, I do miss the joy it brought to friends and loved ones around the holidays.

What’s really happening here, I thought to myself ? Is the traditional culture of Christmas dying out ? Or, is people so irresolute on cash, that they can no longer afford to participate in such traditional activities?......Read More

We offered Prune, Guava, Coconut and Pineapple Tarts with the intention to spread the holiday sprit and gave some away. But we miss the lights !

01/01/2023

Well pasted 2 years have been the hardest for me when it came to my consistency in writing.. Just could not get the words out the way they usually flowed.

At times I thought, hey just throw in the towel on this publication, but for some reason something just keeps pulling me right back to it. ‘’Information is key, it’s what empowers lives’’ is all that keep ringing in my head. Information surly changed my life, but at times can also be a demotivating medium if the content is always from a negative perspective, such as todays mainstream news outlets, rarely is the information shining a positive light on events or activities around the world, in comparison to the negative.

This is truly why I started this publication in the first place, to spread positive information and highlight the positive things and activities that’s happening around us. Just this perspective alone, can do wonders for a persons mindset and others surrounding them.

So for 2023, I plan to spread the positive vibes with Cultural Xpression Newsmagazine and see how we may be able to continue to inspire one person at a time. That’s all that really matters, 1 person at a time.

ALL THE BEST FOR 2023 - GRAB YOUR DREAMS !
https://stmaartenagriculture.com/cx-june-dec-2022/

13/08/2022

Take a read as you settle down tonight
Cultural Xpression News Magazine | May 2022
Small Islands With Big Covid Impacts
https://stmaartenagriculture.com/cultural-xpression-may-2022-small-islands-big-covid-impacts/

Giving thanks for the inspiration thats coming from all angles despite challenges we face. Let's look at Small Islands with big Covid impacts.

13/08/2022

Cultural Xpression May 2022 | Continuation of Dec 2022.

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04/08/2022

“When you change your thoughts, remember to also change your world.”—Norman Vincent Peale

Cultural Xpression News Magazine Dec 2021 - Exclusive Edition
P13 - ECO TOURISM
Cautiously optimistic travel plans to get you to the Caribbean.
| Continued from Jan 2021 Edition..…….READ MORE
https://stmaartenagriculture.com/way-the-cakes-gone/

P14 - MIND YA BUSINESS
21 Great Small Business Ideas to Start | Continued from Jan 2021 Edition..…….READ MORE
https://stmaartenagriculture.com/way-the-cakes-gone/

P15 - STAY FIT
Top 7 Tips to Boost Energy and Stay Active in 21/22

How great would it be if you could recapture the energy of your youth? With age comes increased stressors and oftentimes feeling lethargic. Staying active is one way to regain youthful energy and be more present in the moment.. .....…….READ MORE
https://stmaartenagriculture.com/way-the-cakes-gone/

P16 - BEST MOTIVATIONAL PHOTO FOR DEC 2021
Kids identifying fruits !

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04/08/2022

“When you give joy to other people, you get more joy in return. You should give a good thought to happiness that you can give out.”— Eleanor Roosevelt

Cultural Xpression News Magazine Dec 2021 - Exclusive Edition
P9 - OPINION MATTERS
Op-Ed: The West Owes a centuries-old debt Pt. 1
By Howard W. French for latimes.com
The treatment of Haitian refugees at the U.S. border last year — some chased by horseback agents, others huddled by the thousands under a bridge — is tragic. For reasons that are less obvious, it is also ironic..…….READ MORE
https://stmaartenagriculture.com/way-the-cakes-gone/

P10 - IN THE ARTS
New Coloring Book Highlights the Animals of St. Martin
French Quarter, St. Martin – The Les Fruits de Mer association has published a new coloring book, Animals Around Me. The book showcases 44 animals that live on St. Martin. The book is also a nature journal, where kids can record their own observations and make their own drawings of animals....…….READ MORE
https://stmaartenagriculture.com/way-the-cakes-gone/

P11 - ECO TOURISM
Support ECO St Maarten Agricultural Research & Development Foundation in 2022 as we continue to build the educational awareness in areas such as agriculture, community development and food security. New ECO Learning Programs coming soon !

P12 - ECO TOURISM
Regenerative Tourism for St Martin

Following Hurricane Irma in 2017 and the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020,
St. Martin’s single pillar economy was brought to its knees, leaving thousands unemployed, a significant population of undocumented workers stranded on the island without hopes of returning home and little prospects for economic alternatives. .....…….READ MORE
https://stmaartenagriculture.com/way-the-cakes-gone/

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04/08/2022

“Stay away from those people who try to disparage your ambitions. Small minds will always do that, but great minds will give you a feeling that you can become great too.” — Mark Twain

Cultural Xpression News Magazine Dec 2021 - Exclusive Edition
P5 - IN THE COMMUNITY
Book by Teresa Leslie about racism on Statia Pt.1

Review by Clarisse Buma
For eight years the American anthropologist Dr. Teresa Leslie worked on St. Eustatius, living in the home of her paternal grandparents, who had emigrated to the US in the early 20th century. It has led Dr. Leslie to write a remarkable book: “Eight years on Statia. Race, Coloniality and Development “. It is remarkable for the impressive way it tackles the subject of racism.…….READ MORE
https://stmaartenagriculture.com/way-the-cakes-gone/

P6 - AGRICULTURE
FUNINCO N.V. donates $ 10,000.00 to spaceless gardens

FUNINCO N.V. gave a donation of U.S.$ 10,000.00 to Mr. Denicio Wyatte from the Spaceless Gardens Farm. The purpose of this donation is to help establish farming as a sustainable industry on St. Maarten.
The donation of which Mr. Wyatte received the first tranche is given in installments according to the three stages of the project. The intent of the project is to promote sustainable farming at a reasonable price...…….READ MORE
https://stmaartenagriculture.com/way-the-cakes-gone/

P7 - HEALTH
The farmers see: Stinging Nettle
What are the benefits and uses of stinging nettle?

Stinging nettle is a popular herbal remedy with many uses, ranging from reducing arthritis pain to treating seasonal allergies. What are the benefits of stinging nettle, and what does the research say?
Stinging nettle has a range of uses, and many people find it to be an effective remedy. The herb is generally safe to use, but it can cause side effects in some people....…….READ MORE
https://stmaartenagriculture.com/way-the-cakes-gone/

P8 - HEALTH
Health Benefits of Pigeon Peas | Continued from Jan 2021 Edition

Veggie and Vegan Recipes:
Couscous with Olives and Sun-Dried Tomato..…….READ MORE
https://stmaartenagriculture.com/way-the-cakes-gone/

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04/08/2022

“We cannot solve problems with the kind of thinking we employed when we came up with them.” — Albert Einstein

Cultural Xpression News Magazine Dec 2021 - Exclusive Edition
P2 - CULTURE
WAY THE CAKE GONE ?

Around this time of year, when I was young I could remember that preparing for Christmas festivities usually began a whole week earlier. You would see parents and grandparents already gathering decorations, buying groceries, grating coconuts, setting fruits for cakes and making plans with neighbors on who baking and cooking what to share with each other.…….READ MORE
https://stmaartenagriculture.com/way-the-cakes-gone/

P3 - CULTURE
RESILIENT CARIBBEAN COMMUNITIES: A Long-Term Perspective
on Sustainability and Social Adaptability to Natural Hazards in the Lesser Antilles P1 | By Corinne L. Hofman & Colleagues - Abstract

Caribbean islands, like other Small Island Developing States (SIDS), are at the center of the vulnerability debate as current climatic trends predict elevated sea levels and increased frequency of storms, leading to significant challenges for local communities. Caribbean islanders have been exposed to climatic challenges since the initial occupation of the archipelago between five to eight thousand years ago..…….READ MORE
https://stmaartenagriculture.com/way-the-cakes-gone/

P4 - IN THE COMMUNITY
TAMARA'S AFTER THE STORM IN ''PRESIDENTS COLLECTION'' AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ST MAARTEN

GREAT BAY, St. Martin - After The Storm by Tamara Groeneveldt was presented back on April 2021 to university president Dr. Antonio Carmona Báez, said the author of the poetry book.
The president of the University of St. Martin (USM) received two gift copies of the book from the St. Martin poet in the garden of the campus...…….READ MORE
https://stmaartenagriculture.com/way-the-cakes-gone/

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24/07/2022

Today is Sunday, What better day to just sit back and read !
Cultural Xpression News Magazine Dec 2021 Edition

Way the Cakes Gone ?
https://stmaartenagriculture.com/way-the-cakes-gone/

Sitting by the roadside in St Peters, the air lacked the beautiful aromas this Christmas season, I truly wondered way the cakes gone ?

30/04/2021

‘’No matter what people tell you, words and ideas can change the world.’’ - Robin Williams

Cultural Xpression News Magazine 2.1
P14- MIND AYA BUSINESS
21 Great Small Business Ideas to Start in 2021

By Max Freedman
Looking for a great business idea? These ideas will help you start and grow a successful business in 2021.
• Many of the best small business ideas for 2021 involve an online business model.
• Choose a business idea that you are knowledgeable and passionate about.
• Before starting a business, determine if there is a demand for what you want to provide.

This article is for anyone looking for an idea to start a business.
You know you want to start a business, but you’re having a tough time articulating your idea. If you want to become an entrepreneur, it’s important to start with a great business idea. All you need is a bit of inspiration. It all starts with an idea that has room to grow over time.

If you are thinking of starting a business in 2021, it is critical to take the new normal into account. The COVID-19 pandemic has changed so much about how people consume products and services. While starting a retail business or restaurant might have been good ideas previously, you might be best served to reconsider those thoughts until you see how the next year plays out. Instead of some more traditional businesses, think about those that can support how people are now living their lives.
…….READ MORE
https://stmaartenagriculture.com/cultural-xpression-recovery-and-the-pandemic-jan-2021/

P15 - IN THE FITNESS
Staying Active While Social Distancing: Questions and Answers

By health.gov
Can I be active outside with people who aren’t in my household?
It’s important that we all do our part to slow the spread of the coronavirus. That means following local, state, and national guidance. Try to limit social interactions when possible and always stay home if you’re feeling sick.
The safest way to be active outdoors is to stick with members of your household or go solo.
When you’re deciding where to go outside, avoid busy areas that might make it hard for you to keep your distance from others.
 If you’re meeting up with someone who isn’t in your household, make sure to avoid all physical contact and keep at least 6 feet of space between you at all times. And remember, you don’t have to meet in person to get active together! Consider others ways to stay connected like talking on the phone while walking……. READ MORE

PG 16 - MOST CULTURALLY MOTIVATIONAL PHOTO FOR JAN 2021
The 2 youngest participants of the United Farmers who attended and completed the ECO Learning Program back in Nov 2021.
Every Thursday once school is out they join their grandmother at ECO St Maarten Agricultural Research & Development Foundation to do their part in the garden.

Read the entire January 2021 edition of CX Online @
https://stmaartenagriculture.com/cultural-xpression-recovery-and-the-pandemic-jan-2021/

NOTICE: ECO Learning program has reach its capacity.
''I am proud of all the people that took a few minutes out of their time to show interest for the workshops on Agriculture. The registrations will continue to run and new registries will be contacted to be allotted for the next upcoming workshop sessions. So please continue to play your part by taking the survey and registering. Thank you all for taking part.'' - Wyatte

Interested in learning more about Seed Germination, Parts of the Plant, Disaster Preparedness and Agri-History on St Maarten ?
Register for the upcoming ECO - Learning Program in collaboration with the Netherlands Red Cross Society, CHDFA & Spaceless Gardens hosted at ECO St Maarten Agricultural Research and Development Center..
https://forms.gle/i8ackoE56XFwDG7m7

‘’No matter what people tell you, words and ideas can change the world.’’ - Robin Williams

Cultural Xpression News Magazine 2.1
P14- MIND AYA BUSINESS
21 Great Small Business Ideas to Start in 2021

By Max Freedman
Looking for a great business idea? These ideas will help you start and grow a successful business in 2021.
• Many of the best small business ideas for 2021 involve an online business model.
• Choose a business idea that you are knowledgeable and passionate about.
• Before starting a business, determine if there is a demand for what you want to provide.

This article is for anyone looking for an idea to start a business.
You know you want to start a business, but you’re having a tough time articulating your idea. If you want to become an entrepreneur, it’s important to start with a great business idea. All you need is a bit of inspiration. It all starts with an idea that has room to grow over time.

If you are thinking of starting a business in 2021, it is critical to take the new normal into account. The COVID-19 pandemic has changed so much about how people consume products and services. While starting a retail business or restaurant might have been good ideas previously, you might be best served to reconsider those thoughts until you see how the next year plays out. Instead of some more traditional businesses, think about those that can support how people are now living their lives.
…….READ MORE
https://stmaartenagriculture.com/cultural-xpression-recovery-and-the-pandemic-jan-2021/

P15 - IN THE FITNESS
Staying Active While Social Distancing: Questions and Answers

By health.gov
Can I be active outside with people who aren’t in my household?
It’s important that we all do our part to slow the spread of the coronavirus. That means following local, state, and national guidance. Try to limit social interactions when possible and always stay home if you’re feeling sick.
The safest way to be active outdoors is to stick with members of your household or go solo.
When you’re deciding where to go outside, avoid busy areas that might make it hard for you to keep your distance from others.
 If you’re meeting up with someone who isn’t in your household, make sure to avoid all physical contact and keep at least 6 feet of space between you at all times. And remember, you don’t have to meet in person to get active together! Consider others ways to stay connected like talking on the phone while walking……. READ MORE

PG 16 - MOST CULTURALLY MOTIVATIONAL PHOTO FOR JAN 2021
The 2 youngest participants of the United Farmers who attended and completed the ECO Learning Program back in Nov 2021.
Every Thursday once school is out they join their grandmother at ECO St Maarten Agricultural Research & Development Foundation to do their part in the garden.

Read the entire January 2021 edition of CX Online @
https://stmaartenagriculture.com/cultural-xpression-recovery-and-the-pandemic-jan-2021/

NOTICE: ECO Learning program has reach its capacity.
''I am proud of all the people that took a few minutes out of their time to show interest for the workshops on Agriculture, this is a great effort toward revitalizing this sector. The registrations will continue to run and new registries will be contacted to be allotted for the next upcoming workshop sessions. So please continue to play your part by taking the survey and registering. Thank you all for taking part.'' - Wyatte

Interested in learning more about Seed Germination, Parts of the Plant, Disaster Preparedness and Agri-History on St Maarten ?
Register for the upcoming ECO - Learning Program in collaboration with the Netherlands Red Cross Society, CHDFA & Spaceless Gardens hosted at ECO St Maarten Agricultural Research and Development Center..
https://forms.gle/i8ackoE56XFwDG7m7

27/04/2021

''The best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today.’’ - H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

Cultural Xpression News Magazine 2.1

P12- ECO TOURISM: Spring Break 2021: This Might Actually Happen
By Klara Glowczewska - www.townandcountrymag.com

Does spring break by the sea—swimming, sand, sundowners—seem to you more a right than a privilege? Aghast at the prospect of being denied it this year? No need for guilt: The desire to get to water—be it ocean, lake, or pool—is in your genes, baby, an urge born of a primordial survival instinct. “All our senses respond positively to water,” says marine biologist Wallace J. Nichols, author of Blue Mind, because it’s an evolutionary trigger “telling your brain you’re in the right place.”

The Caribbean, of course, has long been that place. It has been opening slowly to Americans over the last few months, but there is a thicket of Covid-era regulations to consider—not because cases are high but because they’re low, and the islands want to keep it that way. And there are many different governments involved.

“Every island is responsible for creating its own reopening plan,” says Lindsey Epperly of Epperly Travel, who specializes in beach destinations worldwide, “and we’re seeing those plans vary pretty dramatically.”….READ MORE
https://stmaartenagriculture.com/cultural-xpression-recovery-and-the-pandemic-jan-2021/

P13 - IN THE ARTS:
Exclusive Art, Crafts and Furniture by Kenneth Samson

Interested in learning more about Seed Germination, Parts of the Plant, Disaster Preparedness and Agri-History on St Maarten ?
Register for the upcoming ECO - Learning Program in collaboration with the Netherlands Red Cross Society, CHDFA & Spaceless Gardens hosted at ECO St Maarten Agricultural Research and Development Center..
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Read the entire January 2021 edition of CX Online @
https://stmaartenagriculture.com/cultural-xpression-recovery-and-the-pandemic-jan-2021/

25/04/2021

''We must not allow other people's limited perceptions to define us.’’ - Virginia Satir

Cultural Xpression News Magazine 2.1

P9 - OPINION - COVID-19 Pandemic and the Caribbean: Navigating Uncharted Waters p2 ( from april 2020)
By Krishna Srinivasan, Sònia Muñoz, and Varapat Chensavasdijai for blog.img.org
Given this, directing resources within the available policy space toward individuals and businesses most affected by the pandemic will be critical to protect livelihoods and enable a recovery.

Most countries have already announced fiscal packages that include additional health spending; temporary cash transfers for displaced workers; credit support to small and medium-sized firms and affected sectors such as tourism, transport, and agriculture; expansion of social safety net programs for vulnerable groups (e.g., food and income support); reduction or deferral of some taxes and electricity tariffs; and tax and custom duty waivers on essential food and hygiene product imports........READ MORE
https://stmaartenagriculture.com/cultural-xpression-recovery-and-the-pandemic-jan-2021/

P10 - IN THE ARTS - Weir Farm
By poets.org
Not vistas, but a home-sized landscape, beloved rooms storied, painted, lived.
A farm bought with a painting and a ten dollar personal check.
And almost from the beginning, the intention to pass on what an artist sees, what artists make.
A parcel of land, a vast legacy. Admire the houses, barns, outbuildings, and studios, uniformly Venetian red……..READ MORE

P11- ECO SXM - Educating, Cultivation & Outreaching
Interested in learning more about Plant Care, Soil Types, Nutrition and Agri-Business ?
Register for the upcoming ECO - Learning Program in collaboration with the Netherlands Red Cross Society, CHDFA & Spaceless Gardens hosted at ECO St Maarten Agricultural Research and Development Center..
https://forms.gle/i8ackoE56XFwDG7m7

Read the entire January 2021 edition of CX Online @
https://stmaartenagriculture.com/cultural-xpression-recovery-and-the-pandemic-jan-2021/

22/04/2021

22/04/2021

''Keep your face always toward the sunshine - and shadows will fall behind you.’’ - Walt Whitman

Cultural Xpression News Magazine 2.1

P6 AGRICULTURE - ECO Learning with SG and CDFHA
The ECO Learning program in collaboration with CDSFA in its first official full run was a great success and was completed on Jan 18, 2019.

From Nov 9, 2020 to Jan 18, 2021, the program executed 8 weeks of building community awareness in the field of Agriculture and Agro-Ecology. The sessions offered a visual and practical learning experience that have proven to harvest positive results amongst participating target groups.

The ECO -Learning program was focused on combining face-to-face visual learning, lectures and practical sessions on various topics relating to home gardening, community \ self development and Agri-Business.

Thus far, participants learned about the struggles of climate change, the importance of seed germination, plant science, layers of the soil, soil types, plant-production systems, plant care and maintenance, history of agriculture on sxm, agri-business, nutrition and the culinary art of harvesting while understanding the necessity to create resilient and sustainable communities.......READ MORE
https://stmaartenagriculture.com/cultural-xpression-recovery-and-the-pandemic-jan-2021/

P7 & 8 - Health benefits & facts of The PIgeon Pea

Pigeon peas facts and health benefits
The pigeon peas (Cajanus cajan), alternatively known as Angola Pea, Gungo Pea, Congo-Pea, Pigeon-Pea, No Eye Pea, Red Gram, Yellow Dhal, Puerto Rico Pea, is a plant species in the legume family of the widely cultivated genus Cajanus Adans. Four varieties of pigeon peas are: tree types, tall varieties, dwarf varieties and smaller bushes. Pigeon peas are one of the most important food legume crops which grow in the tropical and subtropical climates. It is a drought tolerant and warm weather crop.

History
It was domesticated in India 3,500 years ago. The seeds are used as grains in Africa, Asia and Latin America. It was grown for thousands of years in India. Around 2,000 BC, pigeon pea was developed in East Africa which was then brought to the America. Today pigeon pea is grown widely throughout the world in tropical and subtropical regions……..READ MORE

Read the entire January 2021 edition of CX Online @
https://stmaartenagriculture.com/cultural-xpression-recovery-and-the-pandemic-jan-2021/

Interested in learning more about Plant Care and Soil Types ?
Register for the upcoming ECO - Learning Program in collaboration with the Netherlands Red Cross Society, CHDFA & Spaceless Gardens
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CX Feb 2021 | March 2021 Online soon

21/04/2021

Lets keep it inspiring for 2021:
“I can't change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination.'' - Jimmy Dean

Cultural Xpression News Magazine - Jan 2021...

PG 4 - USM intern evaluates agriculture for school curricula

By Dr Antonio Carmona Beaz
After two full years of restoring its academic programming and securing accreditation for its degree programmes, following Hurricane Irma, the University of St. Martin (USM) finally opened its doors to student internships from abroad to help push research in the community.

The first student intern arrived in September 2020 from the Netherlands to start a study on the feasibility of inserting agro-ecology and nutrition into Sint Maarten’s system of education.

Daughter of the soil Lynn Martina returned to the island from Europe for a four-month stay to work with USM and ECO Sint Maarten Agriculture Research and Development Centre, in hopes of designing a draft national plan for the schools with the help of school boards, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth and Sports, teachers and local farmers......READ MORE
https://stmaartenagriculture.com/usm-intern-evaluates-agriculture-for-school-curricula/

PG 5 - Recovery, development and the pandemic on St. Martin
By Dr. Antonio Carmona Báez

Looking at 2020 in retrospect, the pandemic can be regarded as a great interruption to our daily lives, and long and short-term planning. Although not equitably, COVID-19 has affected the lives of most people and most societies, not to mention the global economy. Trips were cancelled and jobs were lost; neighbors, friends and family got ill, with just over 2 million Covid-19 related deaths worldwide.

Between Marigot and Philipsburg, the death toll, up to 30 December 2020, was 39 out of a total of 2,429 cases island-wide. Schools closed, reopened and re-closed again and again in attempts to simulate a functioning public school system, and many students lost contact with their teachers. ... READ MORE
https://stmaartenagriculture.com/recovery-development-and-the-pandemic-on-st-martin/

Read the entire January 2021 edition of CX Online @
https://stmaartenagriculture.com/cultural-xpression-recovery-and-the-pandemic-jan-2021/

Interested in learning more about Climate Change, Hurricane Preparedness or how about seed germination ?
Register for the upcoming ECO - Learning Program in collaboration with the Netherlands Red Cross Society, CHDFA & Spaceless Gardens
https://forms.gle/i8ackoE56XFwDG7m7

CX Feb 2021 | March 2021 Online soon !