The island of St. Martin — divided in the 17th century into the French territory of Saint-Martin and the Dutch territory of Sint Maarten — measures just 87 square kilometers (34 square miles).

Science St. Martin reports first fatal shark attack in recent history The attack happened in Orient Bay, a popular beach in the northeastern part of the island.

A St. Martin couple had rode out plenty of hurricanes in their house next to the island’s blue waters. Hurricane Irma pulled them into the water. Neighbors found her body hours later washed ashore.

The third annual Festival de la Gastronomie of St. Martin is back and taking place in the heart of the Caribbean’s culinary capital. Organized by the French Saint-Martin Tourist Office it’s ...