July 22, 2026
ECONOMY / 2026 freight aid: companies have until August 1st to submit their application | FaxinfoSXM Talks — Latest News from St. Maarten / St. Martin
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July 22, 2026
HOUSING / From Saint-Martin to mainland France: solutions to facilitate student settlement | Faxinfo
July 22, 2026
PUBLIC WORKS: The Grand-Case sports complex is getting a makeover | Faxinfo
July 22, 2026
SOLIDARITY: Belote and generosity to benefit the Lions Club's activities | FaxinfoThe Lions Club Oualichi of Saint-Martin brought together 32 participants for its belote tournament held last month at the Daniella Jeffry vocational high school. The evening was marked by a friendly atmosphere, and the proceeds will help fund the club's upcoming charitable act...
July 22, 2026
District Council Two offices inaugurated in Grand Case | The Daily HeraldCollectivité First Vice President Alain Richardson (right) and Sous Préfète Marie-Hildegarde Chauveau cut the ribbon to inaugurate the District Council Two offices in Grand Case. (Robert Luckock photo) GRAND CASE--As part of the Victor Schoelcher Fête programme on Tuesday, the...
July 22, 2026
ONESXM says UN abstentions reinforce need for St. Martin vote on constitutional future | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--The ONESXM Association has expressed concern over the decision by France and the Kingdom of the Netherlands to abstain from a United Nations Economic and Social Council resolution connected to the implementation of the Declaration on the Granting of Independenc...
July 21, 2026
Wathey Family reflects on Claude’s leadership ahead of Centennial Tribute | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--The son and grandson of the late Dr. Albert Claudius “Claude” Wathey appeared on radio with Lady Grace this week to promote Friday’s centennial celebration marking what would have been his 100th birthday, while using the occasion to reflect on his role in shaping mo...
July 21, 2026
St. Maarten Trust Fund presents 2025 annual report highlighting $519 Million recovery portfolio | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina has received the St. Maarten Trust Fund’s 2025 Annual Report, its Executive Summary and the fifth volume of the Trust Fund’s Results Storybook, titled Strong Communities, Strong Country: Stories of Recovery and Resilience in St....
July 21, 2026
St. Maarten should be part of wider Kingdom Climate Adaptation Plan | The Peoples TribuneUTRECHT--The Netherlands Institute for Human Rights has called for St. Maarten to be included in a wider Kingdom-level approach to climate adaptation, warning that climate threats across the Caribbean part of the Kingdom cannot be addressed effectively in isolation. The recomm...
July 21, 2026
St. Maarten Sports Federation reviews two years of progress at 2026 Annual General Meeting | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--The St. Maarten Sports Federation has held its 2026 Annual General Meeting, bringing together member federations, strategic partners, volunteers and invited stakeholders to review two years of organizational development and set priorities for the period ahead....
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July 21, 2026
Heyliger-Marten convenes BTP review. GEBE to substantiate tariff information by July 27 | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Traffic and Telecommunication Grisha Heyliger-Marten met with the Bureau Telecommunication and Post (BTP) on Tuesday to assess the implementation of the new supervisory framework for utilities company GEBE and e...
Read more: Heyliger-Marten convenes BTP review. GEBE to substantiate tariff information by July 27 | Soualiganewsday
July 21, 2026
Two Governments Abstain. One People Unheard | Soualiganewsday
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The ONESXM Association is expressing serious concern following a vote at the United Nations Economic and Social Council in which both the Republic of France and the Kingdom of the Netherlands abstained on a resolution related to t...
July 21, 2026
MP Lyndon Lewis Honors Justice Workers on Justice Day | Soualiganewsday
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - On the observance of Justice Day, Nation Opportunity Wealth (NOW) Member of Parliament (MP) Lyndon Lewis, Vice Chair of the Justice Committee in Parliament, extends his sincere appreciation and gratitude to the dedicated men and women who serve throu...
July 21, 2026
ENVIRONMENT / Grandes Cayes landfill overflowing: a week of waste stored in the open air | FaxinfoIn our edition of July 8th We indicated that cell number 10 of the Grandes Cayes landfill, where household waste from Saint-Martin has been buried since January 2025, would reach its maximum capacity July 10. The Collectivity assured at the time that a “secure” temporary stora...
July 21, 2026
Sarah awaiting info from govt. before tabling her social electricity tariff law | The Daily HeraldPHILIPSBURG--Democratic Party (DP) Member of Parliament (MP) Sarah Wescot-Williams says she has drafted legislation to establish a social electricity tariff but is awaiting information from the government before formally tabling the proposal in Parliament. Providing an update...
July 21, 2026
RISE Foundation invites public to support 100 students in school drive | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--The RISE Foundation has launched its 2026 Back-to-School Drive, inviting individuals, families and businesses to help 100 students begin the new school year with the uniforms, shoes and supplies they need. The campaign comes as the rising cost of living continues to...
July 21, 2026
Funtopia concludes summer cultural exchange program in Saba | The Peoples TribuneSABA--The Funtopia Youth Initiative Foundation, in partnership with the Child Focus Foundation, successfully concluded its 2026 Summer Cultural Exchange Program in Saba with a final presentation celebrating African and Caribbean culture, creativity and youth leadership. Throug...
July 21, 2026
NEWS IN BRIEF / Sandy Ground: Fire brought under control after several hours of intervention | FaxinfoA major fire broke out Sunday afternoon, July 19, in Sandy Ground, requiring a lengthy intervention by firefighters. No one was injured, but the blaze mobilized significant resources due to the risks associated with the materials present at the site. Emergency services...
July 20, 2026
Xtratight recognizes partners ahead of seventh Go LOCAL XL | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Go LOCAL XL returns later this week for its seventh edition, with Xtratight Entertainment recognizing the organizations whose continued partnership has helped establish the event as one of St. Maarten’s leading showcases for local enterprise. The four-day event...
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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;...
Read more: Scooter rider was arrested Monday morning with firearm | Soualiganewsday
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...
July 18, 2026
Shooter flees on Scooter after Discharging Gun at Simpson Bay Parking Lot Hitting Two Vehicles | Soualiganewsday
SINT MAARTEN (SIMPSON BAY) - On Friday July 17th at approximately 11:40 p.m. police dispatch received several reports of gunshots being fired in the Simpson Bay area, in close proximity to a well-known and frequently visited location. Preliminary investigation revea...
July 17, 2026
Two Shot in early Friday morning shooting. Gunman on the Run | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (CAY BAY) - The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) is actively investigating a shooting incident that occurred at approximately 2:00 a.m. on Friday, July 17, at a bar located on Windsor Road in Cay Bay area. Preliminary investigation indicates that a suspec...
July 17, 2026
France approves Border agreement, PM Mercelina says Dutch ratification next | The Daily HeraldThe former Captain Oliver’s Marina. PHILIPSBURG--France has taken a major step toward formally settling the long-standing border dispute between Dutch St. Maarten and French St. Martin after the French Parliament approved legislation establishing the border on Thursday. In an...
July 16, 2026
KPSM investigates Wednesday evening armed robbery at supermarket | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (COLE BAY) - The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) is investigating an armed robbery that occurred on Wednesday, July 15, at approximately 8:45 p.m. at a supermarket located on Union Road in Cole Bay. According to preliminary information, two armed suspects ente...
