Economy

Fort Amsterdam in West India Strategy Fort Amsterdam was a key component of the Dutch West India Company’s broader strategy […]

Madame Estate: Grapes to Sugar Madame Estate, located just outside Philipsburg, has a rich history that reflects the changing agricultural

Ruins of a Salt Factory Located in the Sucker Garden area on Arch Road, the ruins of the Salt Factory

Introduction of 17th Century Crops In the 17th century, European settlers introduced crops like tobacco, indigo, coffee, cotton and sugarcane

Growth of Tourism in St. Maarten The growth of tourism in St. Maarten began in earnest in the 1950s and

Decline of Plantation Industry The plantation industry on St. Martin flourished in the 18th century, with sugarcane being the dominant

Transition from Sugar to Salt As sugar production declined in the 19th century, St. Maarten shifted its economic focus to

Salt Ponds in Early Economy alt ponds were integral to St. Maarten’s early economy, particularly during the 17th century when