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Stray dogs: Parliament abandons culling in overseas territories | Faxinfo

July 24, 2026

Stray dogs: Parliament abandons culling in overseas territories | Faxinfo

The amendment that was to authorize, under certain conditions, the culling of stray dogs in several overseas territories has finally been withdrawn from the emergency bill for agricultural protection and sovereignty . When joint parity committee On July 16, seven members of pa...

July 24, 2026

ENVIRONMENT: Galisbay Pond will benefit from European funding for its restoration | Faxinfo

Project ecological rehabilitation of the Galisbay pond supported by the Collectivity of Saint-Martin, it was selected as part of the European BESTLIFE2030 program, a scheme financed by the European Union with the support of the French Office for Biodiversity (OFB), intended to...

July 24, 2026

ECONOMY: Overseas territories are building their economic roadmap | Faxinfo

The First Overseas Economic Conference have opened a joint reflection on the levers for development of the eleven overseas territories.     For Alain Di Crescenzo, president of CCI France, the challenge is to shift perspectives: “I’m always told about the difficultie...

July 24, 2026

EVENT: The Gastronomy Festival is thinking bigger for its 6th edition | Faxinfo

For this sixth edition from November 11th to 22nd, the tourism office (OT) unveiled a program blending unmissable events and new features, with an original theme: coconut, chosen as the star ingredient of the year. Guadeloupean chef Jimmy Bibrac, winner of the Best Recipe in F...

July 24, 2026

FESTIVITIES: Grand-Case celebrates its history and its driving forces | Faxinfo

This Tuesday, July 21, 2026, the Grand-Case festival combined cultural celebration, historical tribute and recognition towards those who contribute to the dynamism of the neighborhood.     The day began with a mass at Mary Star of the Sea Church, followed by the inau...

July 24, 2026

TRIBUTE: A procession in memory of Gabriel Marbœuf | Faxinfo

Around thirty relatives, colleagues and former students gathered Tuesday evening in the Galisbay parking lot to pay tribute to Gabriel " Gaby " Marbœuf. The 76-year-old driving instructor, who died on July 9 in a road accident in Bellevue, near the border with Sint Maarten, tr...

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FOOTBALL: The SXM Soccer Academy ends the season in celebration | Faxinfo

July 24, 2026

FOOTBALL: The SXM Soccer Academy ends the season in celebration | Faxinfo

The SXM Soccer Academy closed its 2025-2026 season with a festive day focused on sharing, sport and conviviality.   In the morning, players, parents, and coaches gathered on the Soccer Five pitches for friendly matches themed around the World Cup. It was a fun, family-fri...

July 24, 2026

Levenstone pledges disciplined, compassionate leadership as Island Governor of Saba | The Peoples Tribune

SABA--Jocelyn Roberto Levenstone formally accepted the office of Island Governor of Saba on July 9, pledging to exercise his authority with discipline, humility and respect for the generations that shaped the island. Levenstone, addressing members of the Island Councils and Ex...

July 23, 2026

Heyliger-Marten requests urgent meeting on crime in tourism areas | The Peoples Tribune

GREAT BAY--Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication Grisha Heyliger-Marten has requested an urgent joint meeting with Minister of Justice Nathalie Tackling, the Police Force of St. Maarten and the Prosecutor’s Office to discuss recent crimina...

July 23, 2026

SZV accounts for 74% SMMC patient revenue, BES 10% | The Daily Herald

An SMMC staffer (photo from SMMC 2025 Annual Report)   CAY HILL--Social and Health Insurances SZV remained St. Maarten Medical Center's (SMMC) largest funding partner in 2025, accounting for 73% of the hospital's patient revenue. According to SMMC's 2025 Annual Report, re...

July 23, 2026

Anti-Poverty Platform calls for poverty to be a 2026 budget priority through amendment | The Peoples Tribune

GREAT BAY--The St. Maarten Anti-Poverty Platform has called on the Government and Parliament to amend the 2026 Country Budget so that reducing poverty becomes a measurable budget priority supported by clear targets, verified household data and regular reporting. In an open let...

July 23, 2026

Emil Lee appointed Government representative to STA supervisory council, will move to finalise notary | The Peoples Tribune

GREAT BAY--Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Traffic and Telecommunication Grisha Heyliger-Marten has appointed former Minister Emil Lee as the Government of St. Maarten’s representative on the Supervisory Council of the St. Maarten Tourism Authority Foundation, clearing...

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GEBE given until July 27 to justify  fuel-clause increase for BTP review | The Daily Herald

July 22, 2026

GEBE given until July 27 to justify fuel-clause increase for BTP review | The Daily Herald

Head of BTP. Judianne Labega-Hoeve during meeting with Minister of TEATT, Grisha Heyliger-Marten, TEATT Chief of Staff, Otmar Jonis and Legal Council to the Minister of TEATT, Joeri Essed. POND ISLAND--The Bureau Telecommunication and Post (BTP) has given utilities company NV...

July 21, 2026

Scooter rider was arrested Monday morning with firearm | Soualiganewsday

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - On July 20th, at approximately 9:50 p.m., officers of the Korps Politie Sint Maarten (KPSM) Patrol Unit were conducting a routine patrol when they observed an individual riding a scooter. Officers attempted to stop the rider for a control;...

July 20, 2026

The Ministry of VSA and the Inspectorate of VSA is issuing the following alert! | Government of Sint Maarten

​Due to yet unknown reasons a large quantity of fish has been found dead in the communicating channel between Fresh Pond and Great Salt Pond, near the Illidge Road turnabout. The heat and direct sunlight are speeding up the rotting process and is producing a very unpleasant st...

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