July 23, 2026
Heyliger-Marten requests urgent meeting on crime in tourism areas | The Peoples TribuneSXM Talks — Latest News from St. Maarten / St. Martin
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July 23, 2026
SZV accounts for 74% SMMC patient revenue, BES 10% | The Daily Herald
July 23, 2026
Anti-Poverty Platform calls for poverty to be a 2026 budget priority through amendment | The Peoples Tribune
July 23, 2026
Police union says crime requires whole-of-government response | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--The NAPB St. Maarten Police Union has welcomed Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication Grisha Heyliger-Marten’s initiative to convene an urgent meeting with the Ministry of Justice and other partners following recent criminal incidents...
July 23, 2026
SMMC records nearly 19,000 ‘hospital days’ in busy 2025 | The Daily HeraldSMMC nurse with patient (photo from SMMC 2025 Annual Report) CAY HILL--St. Maarten Medical Center (SMMC) had a busy year in 2025. The institution recorded a twelve per cent increase in hospital days during 2025, while patient admissions remained stable compared with the previo...
July 23, 2026
Calm Before the Storm brings a laid-back vibe to Carnival 2026 | The Daily HeraldSexy Mona performing on stage. ST. EUSTATIUS--On the night of Tuesday, July 21, the Calm Before the Storm event brought some chill vibes to Carnival 2026. The laid-back event served as the kick-off to marathon days of non-stop music at the Carnival Village, which are expected...
July 23, 2026
MP Lewis commends Justice workers for dedicated service | The Daily HeraldMP Lyndon Lewis. PHILIPSBURG--Nation Opportunity Wealth (NOW) Member of Parliament (MP) Lyndon Lewis has paid tribute to the men and women serving throughout the Ministry of Justice, thanking them for their dedication. He made the remarks in a press release for Justice Day las...
July 23, 2026
Candlelight vigil planned for Guyana ferry victims | The Daily HeraldSome of the victims PHILIPSBURG--A candlelight vigil will be held on Friday, July 24, in St. Maarten to honour the victims of the “MV Barima” passenger and cargo ferry tragedy in Guyana, as that country observes three days of national mourning. The vigil is scheduled to be hel...
July 23, 2026
TEATT advances development of Sint Maarten Investment Promotion Agency | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) — The Ministry of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication (TEATT) has awarded a contract to Pinnacle Consultants, a Sint Maarten-based consulting firm, to develop the institutional and operational framework for the establishment of a...
July 23, 2026
Prime Minister Mercelina Receives from Cabinet Minister Plenipotentiary Quarterly Newsletter | SoualiganewsdayTHE NETHERLANDS (THE HAGUE) – Minister Plenipotentiary Her Excellency Drs. Gracita R. Arrindell submitted to the Prime Minister of Sint Maarten Dr. Luc Mercelina the 2 nd publication of the 2026 Quarterly Report of the Cabinet Minister Plenipotentiary of Sint Maarten in The Ha...
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July 23, 2026
BUILDING THE NEXT GENERATION. PJIA AIRPORT INVESTS IN AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (SIMPSON BAY-AIRPORT) — Every aircraft that arrives safely in Sint Maarten has already completed the most critical parts of its journey long before passengers step into the terminal. Behind the scenes, Air Traffic Controllers coordinate every arrival and departure...
Read more : BUILDING THE NEXT GENERATION. PJIA AIRPORT INVESTS IN AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL | Soualiganewsday
July 23, 2026
Essence and Mind Launches First International Outreach Initiative in Tanzania | Soualiganewsday
SINT MAARTEN/TANZANIA - Essence and Mind has successfully completed its inaugural Girl Empowerment Academy sessions in Arusha, Tanzania, marking an exciting milestone in the organization's mission to uplift girls and young women through confidence, leadership, mentorship, and...
July 23, 2026
New Team Sint Maarten Uniforms Celebrate National Identity and Local Creativity | Soualiganewsday
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - 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 Te...
July 23, 2026
Prime Minister Mercelina Extends Condolences to Guyana Following MV Barima Tragedy | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina, on behalf of the Government and people of Sint Maarten, extends heartfelt condolences to the Government and people of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana following the tragic loss of lives resulting from the MV Barima...
July 23, 2026
Pantophlet of the NAPB Sint Maarten Police Union Welcomes Minister of TEATT Initiative | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The President of the NAPB Sint Maarten Police Union Marcus Pantophlet welcomes Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunications (TEATT) Grisha Heyliger-Marten's initiative to convene an urgent meeting with the Ministry of Justi...
July 23, 2026
St. Maarten students win the CBCS Best Economic Research Award for 1st time | The Daily HeraldCBCS St. Maarten Director Nicole Marlin with the St. Maarten winners. PHILIPSBURG--Three students from Learning Unlimited Preparatory School have become the first students from St. Maarten to win the Central Bank of Curaçao and St. Maarten (CBCS) Best Economic Research Award a...
July 23, 2026
Grisha requests urgent meeting with top justice officials on crime impact | The Daily HeraldTEATT Minister Grisha Heyliger-Marten. POND ISLAND--Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication (TEATT) Grisha Heyliger-Marten has requested an urgent joint meeting with Justice Minister Nathalie Tackling, St. Maarten Police Force KPSM and the Prosec...
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 23, 2026
PJIA Airport Firefighters Open Day attracts approximately 600 visitors | The Peoples TribuneSXM AIRPORT--Princess Juliana International Airport welcomed approximately 600 residents and visitors to its Airport Firefighters Open Day, held as part of Firefighters Week. The event exceeded expectations and gave the public an opportunity to go behind the scenes and le...
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CAY HILL--St. Maarten Medical Center (SMMC) had Cg. 10.1 million in uncollectible receivables and write-offs in 2025, up from Cg. 9.5 million in 2024, as the hospital continued to face challenges collecting payments from under-insured and uninsured patients. According to SMMC’...
Read more : Unpaid patient bills cost SMMC Cg. 10.1M in 2025 | The Daily Herald
July 23, 2026
Contour Airlines announces new nonstop service between St. Thomas and St. Maarten | The Peoples Tribune
SXM 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
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 | SoualiganewsdaySINT 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 MaartenDue 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...
