September 17, 2026
National Craft Lab connects St. Maarten youth with culture through traditional craft | The Peoples TribuneSXM Talks — Latest News from St. Maarten / St. Martin
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September 17, 2026
NV GEBE Advances Renewable Energy Plans with Solar and Battery Storage Site Inspections | Soualiganewsday
September 17, 2026
SMMC officially opens "SIM Suite" to prepare staff for new hospital | Soualiganewsday
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...
September 17, 2026
Award-Winning ‘Love in Spring Garden’ sets the stage for heritage experience Grand Opening Oct. 15 | The Peoples TribuneSPRING GARDEN, COLOMBIER, St. Martin--A cultural project more than 15 years in the making will enter a new chapter on October 15 when Heritage Experience officially opens in Spring Garden, offering residents and visitors an immersive journey through the history, traditions, fo...
September 17, 2026
FREEGAN Foundation Nominated for the 2026 National Volunteer Awards in the Netherlands | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--FREEGAN Foundation has been nominated for the 2026 National Volunteer Awards in the Netherlands, placing the St. Maarten-based organization among 66 selected nominees from 322 entries submitted by volunteer organizations and community initiatives. The nomination alr...
September 17, 2026
Arrindell marks GEBE’s 66 Years with tribute to employees and renewed commitment to St. Maarten | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--N.V. GEBE marked its 66th anniversary today with Temporary Manager Iris Arrindell paying tribute to generations of employees who have helped keep St. Maarten moving, while also committing management to stronger communication, greater employee support and continued i...
September 17, 2026
Gracita welcomes closer Kingdom cooperation on Caribbean policy | The Daily HeraldKing Willem Alexander and Queen Maxima THE HAGUE--Minister Plenipotentiary of St Maarten Gracita Arrindell welcomed closer cooperation among the Netherlands, Curaçao, St Maarten and Aruba following the King’s Speech on Tuesday, September 15, saying the cooperation covers publi...
September 17, 2026
Dutch budget has €19.8 Million for Caribbean Investigations Including St. Maarten | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--The Netherlands has earmarked nearly €20 million in its 2027 Kingdom Relations budget for investigative capacity aimed at serious, organized and cross-border crime in the Caribbean part of the Kingdom, with St. Maarten, Curaçao and Aruba specifically included in the...
September 16, 2026
Dutch Caribbean youth demand equal climate protection at 40,000-strong Amsterdam march | The Peoples TribuneAMSTERDAM--Dutch Caribbean young people and members of the diaspora used a major climate march in Amsterdam to demand stronger and more equal protection for the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom, according to reporting by Caribisch Netwerk/NTR. The September 12 demonstration drew...
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September 16, 2026
Statia secures floating hotel as accommodation demand surges for First Salute 250 | The Peoples TribuneSTATIA--With accommodation demand rising sharply ahead of the island’s historic First Salute 250 commemorations, the Statia Government has secured the 95-stateroom Victory I to serve as a floating hotel, creating accommodation for up to 190 additional guests during Statia Week...
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September 16, 2026
Charlotte Brookson Academy closes after student tests positive for COVID | The Daily Herald
PHILIPSBURG--Charlotte Brookson Academy for the Performance Arts (CBA) was closed for deep-cleaning on Wednesday after a student tested positive for COVID-19 and other students and teachers reported flu-like symptoms, Education Minister Melissa Gumbs said. Gumbs said sch...
September 16, 2026
Justice Minister stresses early intervention, commends parents who turned In minors | The Peoples Tribune
GREAT BAY--Minister of Justice Nathalie Tackling on Wednesday said recent incidents involving minors have heightened public concern and underscoring that enforcement alone will not solve the problem. She said Government is continuing work toward implementation of the Halt prog...
September 16, 2026
GEBE will add Cg400k additional utility support for seniors, vulnerable in 2027 | The Daily Herald~Total is Cg.1.5M~ PHILIPSBURG--Utility support for seniors and the vulnerable will increase to Cg1.5 million in 2027. Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina announced that NV GEBE has provided an additional Cg400,000 in direct relief for consumers. The announcement was made...
September 16, 2026
Minister Plenipotentiary Arrindell represents Sint Maarten at Mexican Independence reception in the Netherlands | Government of Sint MaartenTHE NETHERLANDS (THE HAGUE) – Minister Plenipotentiary of Sint Maarten H.E. Drs. Gracita R. Arrindell, recently attended a diplomatic reception hosted by the Embassy of Mexico in the Netherlands to commemorate the 216th anniversary of Mexican Independence. The reception was he...
September 16, 2026
CPS: World Patient Safety Day 2026 – Safe Care for Life | Government of Sint MaartenThe Collective Prevention Service (CPS), an executive agency of the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA), is joining the global observance of World Patient Safety Day on Thursday, September 17, 2026. This year’s theme is “Safe Care for Noncommun...
September 16, 2026
Heyliger-Marten revives public Transportation Committee, permit cleanup nears end | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication Grisha Heyliger-Marten announced Wednesday that Government is formally reestablishing the Public Transportation Committee after years of inactivity, as TEATT enters the final phase of a nine-mont...
September 16, 2026
Ice machine soon for Simpson Bay Fish Market to better fish handling | The Daily HeraldSIMPSON BAY--The Ministry of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunications (TEATT) is moving forward with procurement of a dedicated ice-making machine for the Simpson Bay Fish Market to improve the handling and preservation of locally caught fish. TEATT Mi...
September 16, 2026
Heyliger-Marten warns: Paid VIP transport must operate within the law, requires authorization | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--“Premium service cannot mean unregulated service.” Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication Grisha Heyliger-Marten announced Wednesday that her Ministry and the Inspectorate of Economic and Transport Affairs, IETA, are examining short-t...
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September 15, 2026
Theo Heyliger discharged from hospital, transferred back to prison | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Former Member of Parliament Theo Heyliger has been discharged from the hospital and transferred back to prison, according to an update Tuesday from his wife, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication Grisha Heyl...
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September 15, 2026
WIB Supports Breathe 2026 Respiratory Health Conference | Soualiganewsday
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) – Windward Islands Bank (WIB) is proud to support Breathe 2026, the inaugural respiratory health conference organized jointly by the Pharmacy Association of Sint Maarten (PAS) and the Windward Islands Medical Association (WIMA). Taking place from Septe...
September 15, 2026
ACP-SXM to file class action suit against NV GEBE Tuesday | The Daily Herald
ACP-SXM's logo PHILIPSBURG--The Association for Consumer Protection St Maarten (ACP-SXM) is set to file a historical class action suit against NV GEBE Tuesday, September 15, 2026, following months of preparation and unsuccessful efforts to resolve consumer concerns with the ut...
September 10, 2026
Police crash vehicle en route to armed robbery at Cupe Coy supermarketOn Wednesday, September 9, 2026, shortly before 5:00 PM, the Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) received several calls of an armed robbery at a Chinese supermarket located on Jordan Road in the Cupe-coy area.
September 10, 2026
Air Quality Advisory | The Daily HeraldSIMPSON BAY--The Meteorological Department of St. Maarten (MD) announced that air quality across St. Maarten is forecast to further deteriorate and reach the "Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups" category. Consequently, an Air Quality Advisory will be issued later today.
September 10, 2026
GEBE offices closes at 12pm today for system upgrade | The Daily HeraldA sample receipt that will be issued during the upgrade. PHILIPSBURG--NV GEBE offices will close to the public at 12:00 noon on Thursday, September 10, as the utility company carries out a system upgrade that will temporarily change some of its normal processes. The offices wi...
