September 24, 2026
Christophe Henocq honored as Knight of France’s National Order of Merit | The Peoples TribuneSXM Talks — Latest News from St. Maarten / St. Martin
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September 24, 2026
Tackling answers questions on fatal crashes, hit-and-runs, DUI evidence and deportation | The Peoples Tribune
September 24, 2026
Anguilla moves closer to regulating St. Martin/St. Maarten party boats | The Peoples Tribune
September 24, 2026
Rotary Sunset opens public voting for “Inspired by My Teacher” video competition | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--The Rotary Club of St. Martin Sunset has opened public voting for its “Inspired by My Teacher” Video Competition, inviting the community to watch the entries and support students who have shared personal stories about teachers who inspired, encouraged or positively...
September 24, 2026
Brooks & Associates becomes first corporate sponsor of Rotary Sunset breakfast program | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Brooks & Associates has become the first corporate sponsor of the Rotary Club of St. Martin Sunset’s school breakfast program, marking a new milestone for an initiative that has supported students at Marie Genevieve de Weever School for the past seven years...
September 24, 2026
Mullet Bay consultation raises questions over developer’s role | The Peoples TribuneMULLET BAY--A public consultation on the future of Mullet Bay on Wednesday quickly moved beyond questions of architecture and land use, as community members challenged the planning team on the role of the property owner, the possibility of a future sale and the safeguards that...
September 24, 2026
FC Soualiga Sports Club: A child may be carrying more than we see | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--FC Soualiga Sports Club is taking a different approach to youth development, using short info videos to speak primarily to adults about the role sports can play in a young person’s life and the importance of paying closer attention to what children may be experienci...
September 24, 2026
September at PJIA: 802 flights show strength of St. Maarten’s aviation hub | The Peoples TribuneAIRPORT--September is traditionally considered part of St. Maarten’s slower tourism season, but the scheduled air network at Princess Juliana International Airport tells a broader story about the island’s position in Caribbean aviation. Current September schedules compiled by...
September 24, 2026
Minister Plenipotentiary Arrindell and Lebanese Ambassador Minkara Discuss Strengthening Relations and Exploring Opportunities | Government of Sint MaartenTHE NETHERLANDS (THE HAGUE) – Minister Plenipotentiary of Sint Maarten H.E. Drs. Gracita R. Arrindell, this week welcomed H.E. Walid Minkara, Ambassador of Lebanon to the Kingdom of the Netherlands, for a courtesy meeting focused on strengthening relations and exploring opport...
September 24, 2026
Ministry of Justice Recognizes KPSM Officer Selected for International Training in Abu Dhabi | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Ministry of Justice is pleased to recognize the selection of Police Officer Richardson of the Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) to participate in the IACP/UAE Ministry of Interior Police Academy Exchange Program in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirat...
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September 24, 2026
Brooks & Associates Becomes Rotary Sunset’s First Corporate Sponsor of the Breakfast Program | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - A nutritious breakfast can make all the difference in a child’s school day. For seven years, the Rotary Club of St. Martin Sunset has worked alongside Marie Genevieve de Weever School to help ensure that hunger does not stand in the way of learning....
Read more : Brooks & Associates Becomes Rotary Sunset’s First Corporate Sponsor of the Breakfast Program | Soualiganewsday
September 24, 2026
Ministry of Justice Recognizes KPSM Officer Selected for International Training in Abu Dhabi | Government of Sint Maarten
The Ministry of Justice is pleased to recognize the selection of Police Officer Richardson of the Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) to participate in the IACP/UAE Ministry of Interior Police Academy Exchange Program in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Officer Richardso...
September 24, 2026
Point Blanche Prison religious services resume after 8 months | The Daily Herald
The Point Blanche Prison has resumed their religious services. Prisoners are now able to have regular opportunities for worship and spiritual engagement. POINT BLANCHE--Religious services have resumed at Point Blanche Prison following an eight-month suspension with inma...
September 24, 2026
New WIFOL board registered, former board not authorized to act for union | The Daily HeraldThe new WIFOL board. PHILIPSBURG--The newly elected board of the Workers Institute for Organized Labour Association (WIFOL) has been officially registered with the St Maarten Chamber of Commerce and Industry and former board members and former president Theophilus Emanuel Thom...
September 23, 2026
Statia Targets Canada’s Active 55+ travel market at Ottawa Tourism Show | The Peoples TribuneORANJESTAD, St. Eustatius--The St. Eustatius Tourism Development Foundation (STDF) will introduce the island to Canada’s active mature travel market this week at the 55+ Lifestyle Travel Show, Ottawa’s largest and most established event dedicated to active mature travellers. T...
September 23, 2026
Royal Caribbean to acquire 50% stake in Sandals Resorts in $3 Billion Caribbean deal | The Peoples TribuneMIAMI/MONTEGO BAY--Royal Caribbean Group is making one of the biggest moves yet by a cruise company into land-based Caribbean tourism, agreeing to invest approximately US$3 billion for a 50% stake in Sandals and Beaches Resorts. The agreement, announced Wednesday, September 23...
September 23, 2026
Curaçao tightens school safety measures after knife incident injures teacher | The Peoples TribuneWILLEMSTAD--The Government of Curaçao is moving to strengthen security at schools following a serious incident in which a teacher was injured after intervening in a confrontation involving a student with a knife. Ministers responsible for Education, Justice and Social Developm...
September 23, 2026
St. Maarten and Caribbean mental health leaders push for stronger suicide prevention in schools | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--A regional effort to strengthen suicide prevention in schools and communities is putting renewed attention on the role educators, families, healthcare providers and governments can play in identifying mental health concerns earlier and connecting young people with a...
September 23, 2026
Johnson Participates in International Seminar on Populism, Democracy and Economic Development | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Stuart Johnson, Chief of Staff to the Prime Minister of Sint Maarten, participated virtually in the international seminar titled “Populism and the Persistence of Latin America’s Democratic and Economic Underperformance,” presented by Professor Javier Corrales of Amh...
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September 23, 2026
Young St. Maarten creator WhosAri, Certified Sampson turn video about school fights into positive message | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--A young St. Maarten content creator has gone the extra mile to turn criticism surrounding a viral video into something positive for his peers, with support from influencer Certified Sampson and youth media organization Teen Times, which first reported the initiative...
Read more : Young St. Maarten creator WhosAri, Certified Sampson turn video about school fights into positive message | The Peoples Tribune
September 23, 2026
Govt. moves Vocational Education Reform into implementation | The Peoples Tribune
GREAT BAY--The Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport (ECYS) has taken an important step toward strengthening vocational education and improving the connection between education and the labor market in St. Maarten. A Plan of Action for the reform has been approve...
September 22, 2026
COURT / He hit her “by reflex”: a man on trial for domestic violence | Faxinfo
On Wednesday, September 16, a man in his fifties appeared in court for “habitual violence” against his partner, with whom he had lived for 27 years, and illegal possession of firearms. After yet another violent incident, his wife decided to file a complaint, supported by a clo...
September 21, 2026
Immigration kiosks closed as personnel shortage affects public service | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY- - A shortage of available personnel at the Immigration and Border Protection Services office on A.Th. Illidge Road on Monday has left its public service kiosks closed, once again showing how limited government capacity can quickly translate into delays for resi...
September 21, 2026
Connor joins screening for prostate cancer campaign | The Daily HeraldVSA Minister Claret Connor being screened. PHILIPSBURG--More than 500 men have already been tested as part of the “Man UP, Check UP” prostate cancer awareness campaign, with Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor VSA Claret Connor urging men to take res...
September 17, 2026
Joanice Richardson elected as new WIFOL President, Thompson ousted | The Daily HeraldPHILIPSBURG--Theophilus Thompson is no longer president of the Workers Institute for Organized Labour Association (WIFOL) following a congress held at the WIFOL building on Thursday, September 17, during which members elected a new executive board. Retiree and businessm...
