When young people from St. Maarten step onto an international stage, it matters. A delegation of students from Caribbean International Academy (CIA) is traveling to Toronto, Canada to participate in a Model United Nations (Model UN) conference. They’ll be representing St. Maarten in a setting built around diplomacy, research, public speaking, and real negotiation — the kind of experience that pushes students to grow fast. This isn’t just a school trip. It’s a serious opportunity. Showing up as a team As the students prepare for the conference, George Pelgrim, through Intermar, stepped in to support the group by contributing toward the design and purchase of team hoodies. It’s a simple thing on paper — but it’s not small. When a team arrives looking organized and unified, it builds pride, confidence, and presence. It tells the world: these students came prepared, and they came together. What Model UN actually teaches Model UN is basically a live simulation of how the United Nations work

This past weekend, the Aleeze Convention Center was packed with pride, applause, and a few emotional toasts as Intermar—the parent company of St. Maarten Shipping & Stevedoring (SSS)—celebrated 40 years of dedication to the island’s maritime industry. For those of us at SSS, it was more than just a celebration. It was a reminder of where we come from and why we do what we do. Founded in 1985 by George Pelgrim, Intermar started with just three team members and an old-school, boots-on-the-ground approach to cargo. SSS was born out of that same grit and determination, created to meet the growing demands of port operations as the island modernized. Today, as a vital branch of Intermar, SSS plays a leading role in ensuring safe, efficient stevedoring and terminal operations in one of the Caribbean’s busiest ports. Back in the early days, the Port of St. Maarten was little more than an open dock with two warehouses and no real security. Ships radioed in via Saba. Communication was slow. Infr

At St. Maarten Shipping & Stevedoring (SSS), excellence isn’t just a goal—it’s a standard we strive to exceed every day. That standard begins with our people. This week marks a proud milestone in the company’s investment in workforce development, as Mr. Gustavo Sancho, technical instructor from Taylor Sudden Service, is conducting a specialized reach stacker training program on-site at the SSS facility. This technical training session is designed to deepen the knowledge and hands-on skills of two promising SSS mechanics—Envor Alleyne and Raheem Romeo—as part of a broader development plan that will eventually see them fully certified at Taylor’s U.S.-based main service facility in Mississippi. "Investing in our staff is a no-brainer. At SSS, we believe that staying ahead means building a workforce that’s not just experienced—but evolving. This training is part of our long-term commitment to remain a maintenance-first, repair-second facility." — George Pelgrim, CEO of SSS This marks the

Reinforcing Commitment to Operational Excellence This past February, George Pelgrim, President and CEO of St. Maarten Shipping & Stevedoring (SSS), made a strategic visit to Taylor International’s headquarters in Louisville, Mississippi. As a long-standing partner of Taylor, SSS remains committed to maintaining strong relationships with the manufacturers and service providers who play a critical role in our daily port operations. Taylor equipment has been central to our logistics infrastructure for many years. Their heavy-duty reach stackers, forklifts, and container handling machines are vital to supporting the high volume and efficiency required at the Port of St. Maarten. The objective of this visit was to deepen the technical dialogue around our current fleet, discuss future upgrades, and align on support strategies that keep our operations running at peak performance. George spent time meeting with Taylor’s leadership and technical teams, gaining insights into their latest innovat