October 05, 2026
Minister Heyliger-Marten confirms formal inquiry into SOL fuel pricing structure | The Peoples TribuneSXM Talks — Latest News from St. Maarten / St. Martin
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October 05, 2026
Dutch government moves to secure affordable air and ferry links for St. Eustatius and Saba | The Peoples Tribune
October 05, 2026
New Contour St. Thomas route strengthens St. Maarten’s role as Caribbean aviation gateway | The Peoples Tribune
October 05, 2026
Caribbean Journalism Seminar 2026 focused on innovation, responsible use of AI | The Peoples TribuneORANJESTAD, Aruba--The Red Arubiano di Prensa Profesional (RAPP) organized the third annual Caribbean Journalism Seminar from September 25 to 27, placing innovation and artificial intelligence at the center of discussions about the future of journalism. The three-day program,...
October 05, 2026
Dutch government moves to keep smartphones out of schools for entire school day | The Peoples TribuneTHE HAGUE, Netherlands--The Dutch government wants smartphones kept out of schools for the entire school day, including during breaks and on school grounds, as it expands measures aimed at reducing digital distractions and protecting children from online risks. The government...
October 05, 2026
Mussington case postponed to January 2027 after defense requests more preparation time | The Peoples TribuneMARIGOT, Saint-Martin--The court proceedings involving Collectivité President Louis Mussington will resume on January 11, 2027, after judges granted a request from his attorney for additional time to prepare the defense. The matter had been scheduled to come before the Saint-M...
October 05, 2026
Statia joins seven islands in E8 push for equal investment, stronger capacity and climate action | The Peoples TribuneST. EUSTATIUS--Representatives from Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba joined the five Dutch Wadden Islands for a two-day working program on Texel aimed at strengthening cooperation among eight island communities and advancing a common agenda with the Dutch Government and Parliam...
October 05, 2026
Migratory Bird Festival to highlight wetlands, birds | The Daily HeraldWetlands Around Me is a new bilingual colouring book and nature journal. It features 33 plants and animals from St. Martin’s wetlands. FRENCH QUARTER--Amuseum Naturalis will host a free Migratory Bird Festival on Saturday, October 10, from 9:00am to noon, featuring the launch...
October 05, 2026
Heyliger-Marten: Philipsburg revitalization moving toward implementation | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication Grisha Heyliger-Marten says the Philipsburg Beautification and Revitalization initiative remains active and is moving toward implementation, with Government pursuing a phased series of projects a...
October 05, 2026
Heyliger-Marten orders supermarket cost study | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication Grisha Heyliger-Marten says her Ministry is preparing a broad supermarket pricing and cost-structure study aimed at determining why grocery prices in St. Maarten remain high and which Government...
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October 05, 2026
BTP completes forensic review of GEBE fuel costs and tariff calculations | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY, St. Maarten – The Bureau Telecommunications and Post has completed what Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication Grisha Heyliger-Marten described as an extensive forensic recalculation of GEBE’s fuel-cost recovery and tariff calculation...
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October 05, 2026
Prime Minister Mercelina salutes teachers across St. Maarten on World Teachers’ Day | The Peoples Tribune
GREAT BAY--Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina extends heartfelt appreciation and congratulations to all teachers across Sint Maarten in celebration of World Teachers’ Day today, October 5, recognizing their dedication, professionalism and lasting contribution to the develop...
October 05, 2026
Minister Gumbs: I never ordered halt to teacher appreciation coupon distribution | The Peoples Tribune
GREAT BAY--Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport Melissa Gumbs has rejected claims that she ordered a halt to the distribution of Teacher Appreciation Coupon Sheets to public school teachers, saying no such instruction was ever given. Gumbs was responding to con...
October 05, 2026
When Should You Get a Mammogram? Age, Risk and Family History Matter | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--One of the most important questions during Breast Cancer Awareness Month is also one of the most common: When should a woman start getting mammograms? The answer is not exactly the same for everyone. Age is an important factor, but family history, genetics, previous...
October 05, 2026
Dementia Awareness Week ends with karaoke and a walkathon | The Daily HeraldThe White and Yellow Cross Care Foundation (WYCCF) and the Henry Ostiana Foundation (HOF) organised a walkathon on September 26 in support of dementia awareness. PHILIPSBURG--The White and Yellow Cross Care Foundation (WYCCF) and the Henry Ostiana Foundation (HOF) concluded a...
October 05, 2026
Fire Dept. outs fire at business on E. Camille Richardson Street | The Daily HeraldA fire broke out late Saturday morning on E. Camille Richardson Street in Philipsburg. The fire was contained to that particular location and two individuals were affected by the smoke. PHILIPSBURG--A fire at a business establishment on E. Camille Richardson Street was contain...
October 05, 2026
Simpson Bay police sub-station operational | Government of Sint MaartenThe Korps Politie Sint Maarten (KPSM) would like to inform the general public that the Simpson Bay Police Substation is fully operational and actively serving the community. The continued operation of the substation is in line with KPSM’s commitment to m...
October 05, 2026
Simpson Bay Police Sub-Station Operational | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (SIMPSON BAY) - The Korps Politie Sint Maarten (KPSM) would like to inform the general public that the Simpson Bay Police Substation is fully operational and actively serving the community . The continued operation of the substation is in line with KPSM’s co...
October 05, 2026
MP Lewis Honors Teachers on International Teachers’ Day | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Nation Opportunity Wealth (NOW) Member of Parliament (MP) Lyndon Lewis, extends warm wishes to all teachers around the world, particularly the dedicated teachers of Sint Maarten, on the occasion of International Teachers’ Day. “Teachers hold a specia...
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October 03, 2026
Saturday Morning Building Fire Contained. Two Treated for Smoke Inhalation | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - At approximately 10:15 a.m. today, October 3, 2026 , the Police Dispatch Center was notified of a fire at a business establishment located on E. Camille Richardson . The Fire Department was immediately notified and dispatched to the locat...
Read more : Saturday Morning Building Fire Contained. Two Treated for Smoke Inhalation | Soualiganewsday
October 02, 2026
NV GEBE meter checks remain largely reactive | The Daily Herald
PHILIPSBURG--Utilities company NV GEBE does not currently conduct comprehensive, system-wide testing of all electricity and water meters, with investigations generally taking place when customers report suspected billing or consumption problems or when an issue is identified i...
October 01, 2026
St. Maarten’s high season airlift grows with new routes, returning flights and larger aircraft | The Peoples Tribune
GREAT BAY--With the Caribbean’s winter tourism season approaching, St. Maarten is beginning to see the familiar buildup in airlift that accompanies the busiest travel months of the year. This season, however, the increase is coming from several directions at once, including a...
September 30, 2026
Tourist Police to carry batons and handcuffs as Justice targets 20 recruits | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Minister of Justice Nathalie Tackling says St. Maarten’s planned tourist police officers will be permitted to carry batons and handcuffs, while the Ministry is also studying whether equipment such as pepper spray and stun guns could eventually form part of their ope...
September 29, 2026
Lacroes suggests Causeway toll as possible source of govt. revenue | The Daily HeraldMP Francisco Lacroes. PHILIPSBURG--United People’s party (UP) Member of Parliament (MP) Francisco Lacroes has suggested introducing a toll on the Causeway Bridge as a possible way for the government to generate revenue and help reduce costs. Lacroes made the suggestion during...
September 29, 2026
New figures indicate 73.6% of St. Maarten adults overweight, nearly 44% obese | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Nearly three out of every four adults in St. Maarten are overweight and almost 44 percent are obese, according to figures attributed to the country’s 2023-2024 PAHO/WHO STEPS Survey, placing St. Maarten alongside Aruba in confronting extremely high levels of overwei...
