July 23, 2026
Medical Center sees Cg 11.8M surplus, revenue climbs to Cg 138.9M in 2025 | The Daily HeraldSXM Talks — Latest News from St. Maarten / St. Martin
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July 23, 2026
Grisha requests urgent meeting with top justice officials on crime impact | The Daily Herald
July 23, 2026
Unpaid patient bills cost SMMC Cg. 10.1M in 2025 | The Daily Herald
July 23, 2026
Sports Federation authorized to manage and disburse Cg. 425,223.40 in govt funding to eligible sports organizations | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--The Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport has allocated a total structural subsidy of Cg. 425,223.40 to the St. Maarten Sports Federation for 2026, under an agreement that also authorizes the Federation to administer funding among eligible sports associati...
July 22, 2026
SMSF Heads to Centro Caribe Sports General Assembly 2026 Ahead of CAC Games in Dominican Republic | The Peoples TribuneSANTO DOMINGO--The St. Maarten Sports Federation, SMSF, will be represented at the upcoming Centro Caribe Sports General Assembly 2026, taking place in Santo Domingo just days before the opening ceremony of the CAC Games 2026, Santo Domingo. Representing SMSF will be President...
July 22, 2026
Contour Airlines announces new nonstop service between St. Thomas and St. Maarten | The Peoples TribuneSXM AIRPORT--Contour Airlines today announced new nonstop service connecting two of the Caribbean's most iconic destinations: St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, and St. Maarten. The new route will operate between Cyril E. King Airport (STT) and Princess Juliana International Air...
July 22, 2026
Netherlands urges St. Maarten, Curaçao and Aruba to adopt ban on goods from unlawful Israeli settlements | The Peoples TribuneTHE HAGUE--The Dutch government has called on St. Maarten, Curaçao and Aruba to consider introducing their own restrictions on goods originating from unlawful Israeli settlements, after approving a national trade ban that will not automatically apply in the three autonomous Ca...
July 22, 2026
Ottley’s proposed tariff regulation returns to focus as GEBE fuel clause faces scrutiny | The Peoples TribuneEditor’s note: This article was first published in November 2025 and has been updated in light of the current examination of GEBE’s fuel clause and tariff structure. GREAT BAY--A draft Ministerial Regulation submitted by Member of Parliament Omar Ottley in November 2025 has re...
July 22, 2026
ACP-SXM demands full transparency from Minister Heyliger-Marten on fuel clause increase without required BTP validation | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--The Association for Consumer Protection St. Maarten, ACP-SXM, is calling on Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Traffic and Telecommunication Grisha Heyliger-Marten to publicly and fully account for the electricity fuel clause increase to XCG 0.49 implemente...
July 22, 2026
New Team Sint Maarten Uniforms Celebrate National Identity and Local Creativity | Government of Sint MaartenPond Island, St. Maarten — The St. Maarten Tourism Bureau (STB), the Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport (MECYS), and the St. Maarten Sports Federation (SMSF), in collaboration with local designer Zillah Duzon-Hazel of Jolie Duzon, have unveiled the new official T...
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July 22, 2026
ACP-SXM: The missing decree is a reason to pass social tariff legislation, not to delay it | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--The Association for Consumer Protection St. Maarten, ACP-SXM, is calling on Parliament to move forward with proposed social tariff legislation, arguing that government’s inability to produce a valid national decree establishing NV GEBE’s current electricity tariffs...
Read more: ACP-SXM: The missing decree is a reason to pass social tariff legislation, not to delay it | The Peoples Tribune
July 22, 2026
Caribbean Literature Day shows growth in literary voices and culture of reading | The Daily Herald
Members of the 2026 Children's Literature Author's panel. PHILIPSBURG--The St. Maarten Library, Conscious Lyrics Foundation and Tiny Lib’s Coffee & Soda Biscuits Association marked Caribbean Literature Day 2026 with a Children’s Literature Authors panel, connecting audienc...
July 22, 2026
Rene Richardson reflects on Claude Wathey’s legacy of service, vision and caring about people | The Peoples Tribune
GREAT BAY--Former Commissioner and longtime Democratic Party member Rene Richardson has credited the late Claude Wathey with helping to shape his education, career and political life, while describing the former political leader as a man whose vision was matched by empathy, de...
July 22, 2026
BYB 2026 concludes in resounding success as Virgin Gorda Bayside Blazers Crowned Inaugural Champions | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--The inaugural Bring Ya Best Basketball Tournament 2026, hosted by the Reason for Hope Foundation, concluded in strong fashion after a week of regional competition, community support and youth development, setting the foundation for what organizers hope will bec...
July 22, 2026
Grand Case honors community figures and opens local community center | The Peoples TribuneGRAND CASE--Several individuals and cultural associations were honored for their service to Grand Case on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, as the Collectivité de Saint-Martin also officially opened the village’s local community center during the annual Grand Case and Victor Schoelcher...
July 22, 2026
Minister Heyliger-Marten calls for coordinated response to public-safety concerns | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication (TEATT), Grisha Heyliger-Marten, has requested an urgent joint meeting with Minister of Justice Nathalie Tackling, the Police (KPSM) and the Prosecutor’s Office to discuss recent...
July 22, 2026
PJIA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT WELCOMES APPROXIMATELY 600 VISITORS | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (SIMPSON BAY-AIRPORT) - Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIA) proudly welcomed approximately 600 members of the community to its Airport Fire fighters Open Day, held in celebration of Fire fighters Week.The event, which exceeded all expectations, provided...
July 22, 2026
Condolences on the Tragic Loss of Lives in the MV Barima Ferry Tragedy | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - "The sea may separate us physically from our homeland, but our hearts remain forever bound to Guyana. When one portion of our nation grieves, we all grieve together." The honorary Consul of The Cooperative Republic of Guyana in Sint Maarten K. E. Luc...
July 22, 2026
SMMC Launches New Website www.smgh.sx | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (CAY HILL) - As part of its transition to the new St. Maarten General Hospital (SMGH), St. Maarten Medical Center (SMMC) has announced the launch of its new website, www.SMGH.sx. The new website, built by Dutch Caribbean web developer Let’s Build That Site, offers...
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July 22, 2026
GEBE given until July 27 to justify fuel-clause increase for BTP review | The Daily HeraldHead 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...
Read more: GEBE given until July 27 to justify fuel-clause increase for BTP review | The Daily Herald
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...
July 18, 2026
Shooter flees on Scooter after Discharging Gun at Simpson Bay Parking Lot Hitting Two Vehicles | SoualiganewsdaySINT 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...
