July 15, 2026
EXPLAINER: What the World Bank's “High-Income Economy” means | The Peoples TribuneSXM Talks — Latest News from St. Maarten / St. Martin
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July 15, 2026
WITU calls for consultation, not cut of subsidy threats, in hair policy debate | The Peoples Tribune
July 15, 2026
Curaçao, Nicaragua stay unbeaten as Little League Tournament gathers momentum | The Peoples Tribune
July 15, 2026
PM Mercelina says VSA Ministerial candidate screening nears completion | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina said Wednesday that the process to appoint a new Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor, VSA, is nearing completion, with the government now awaiting the final outcome of the required screening. Mercelina said all ne...
July 15, 2026
Army company in Caribbean rotates | The Daily HeraldView of the ceremony Symbolic paddle transfer WILLEMSTAD--On Monday, July 13, the Dutch Defence Ministry’s Rotation 51 company handed over its duties to Rotation 52 during a military ceremony in Curaçao. Captain Luc assumed command from Captain Marnix during the traditi...
July 15, 2026
KPSM urges owners to claim impounded vehicles | The Daily HeraldPHILIPSBURG--The St. Maarten Police Force KPSM is calling on the rightful owners of vehicles currently being held at the Police Headquarters impound lot in Philipsburg to come forward and claim them. KPSM said owners must present valid proof of ownership before a vehicle can b...
July 15, 2026
Man found dead at home was buried on same night | The Daily HeraldThe body being removed from the home. ST. EUSTATIUS--On Monday, July 13th, word spread like wildfire during the course of Monday night that a resident, Mr Hubert “Sonny’ Schmidt of Rosemary Lane was found dead in his home. The body at the Salem cemetery. Large crowd at the Sal...
July 15, 2026
Police urge safe celebrations during Statia and Saba Carnival | The Daily HeraldTwo police officers observing the 2025 parade. THE BOTTOM/ORANJESTAD--The Caribbean Netherlands Police Force (KPCN) is urging residents and visitors to celebrate Carnival responsibly on Saba and St. Eustatius, reminding the public that officers will maintain a visible presence...
July 15, 2026
World Bank places St. Maarten & Saint Martin in highest income group | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Both St. Maarten and Saint Martin have been classified as high-income economies by the World Bank for its 2027 fiscal year, placing both sides of the island in the institution’s highest income category. The classification applies from July 2026 through June 2027 and...
July 15, 2026
Second Dutch Summer Camp at MPC a Success | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (SOUTH REWARD) - On Friday, July 10, the second Dutch Summer Camp at Milton Peters College concluded successfully with an exhibition. The camp, aimed at strengthening Dutch language skills, welcomed 32 prospective students who will attend either Milton Peters Coll...
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July 15, 2026
Collectivité awards certificates for service and professionalism at annual Bastille Day ceremony | The Daily HeraldMARIGOT--The Collectivité during the Bastille Day ceremonies followed the annual tradition of recognising the men and women who have contributed greatly to the community through their service and professionalism. Certificates of Recognition were awarded to well-known self-made...
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July 15, 2026
Registration opens for 47th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta | The Peoples Tribune
SIMPSON BAY--Registration has officially opened for the 47th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta, scheduled for March 4 to 7, 2027. The Notice of Race is now available through Yacht Scoring, allowing sailors from around the world to secure their place in one of the Caribbean’s larges...
July 15, 2026
Siméone Trott nursery school parents react over ‘intention’ to abolish bilingual classes | The Daily Herald
MARIGOT--Parents of pupils attending Siméon Trott nursery school have reacted with bewilderment and concern over what they say is the intention of the Northern Islands school district inspector, Fanny Giausseran, to abolish the bilingual classes in the Moyenne Section (MS), Gr...
July 15, 2026
LOCAL LIFE / 2027 Associations Directory: registration is open throughout July | FaxinfoAssociations in Saint-Martin are invited to join the next edition of the 2027 association directory. Launched by the Collectivity's Department of Community Life and Citizenship, this tool aims to inventory the structures of the territory and to make them more visible to reside...
July 15, 2026
ECONOMY: The Marigot Showcase is unveiled during two open house days | FaxinfoCraftsmen, creators, producers or entrepreneurs are invited to discover The Marigot Showcase during two open house days organized the Fridays, July 17 and 24 , from 10am to noon. Carried by the Interprofessional consular chamber of Saint-Martin (CCISM), wit...
July 15, 2026
BOX: First visit of the new deputy headteacher to the vocational high school | FaxinfoHaving taken up her post in Saint-Martin on July 1st, the new Vice-Rector, Nicole Noilhetas, chose the Daniella Jeffry vocational high school for her first visit to an educational institution on the island. Following the graduation ceremony, she shared her impressions of this...
July 15, 2026
EDUCATION: Top students honored at the vocational high school | FaxinfoThe Daniella Jeffry vocational high school celebrated its students' success on Friday, July 10th, at its graduation ceremony. In a warm and friendly atmosphere, 115 new vocational baccalaureate graduates (68% pass rate) and 54 CAP (vocational certificate) graduates (70,1%) rec...
July 15, 2026
COURT / Series of burglaries in Saint-Barth: two years in prison for a Saint-Martin resident | FaxinfoIn early July, a 20-year-old man from Saint-Martin was sentenced to 24 months in prison for a series of burglaries committed between April 25 and May 1 in Saint-Barthélemy. A repeat offender, he was tried for several aggravated robberies committed as part of a group, involving...
July 15, 2026
French Saint Martin marks Bastille Day with ceremony and community honors | The Peoples TribuneMARIGOT, Saint Martin--French Saint Martin marked Bastille Day on July 14 with an official ceremony on the Marigot waterfront, where elected officials, public servants, community leaders and cultural organizations gathered to commemorate France’s national day. The ceremony fea...
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The scene where he body was found. PHILIPSBURG--The Police Force of St Maarten (KPSM) is investigating the death of an adult male who was found lying on the ground along Crocus Road late Saturday morning. According to KPSM, at approximately 11:25am, the 911 Dispatch Centre not...
Read more: Police investigate death of man found on Crocus Road | The Daily Herald
July 11, 2026
'We are headed to court', ACP-SXM preparing legal action against GEBE | The Daily Herald
PHILIPSBURG--The Association for Consumer Protection St Maarten (ACP-SXM) says it is moving forward with legal action against NV GEBE, with President Peggy -Ann Richardson announcing Friday that the consumer advocacy group is preparing to take the utility company to court. Spe...
July 10, 2026
Head-on collision between two vehicles claims life of one, and injures two others | The Daily Herald
The accident scene Thursday on the French side of the Cole Bay border monument. (Robert Luckock photo) MARIGOT--A 76-year-old man was pronounced dead following a head-on collision between two French-side registered vehicles on the Bellevue RN7, close to the Cole Bay border mon...
July 09, 2026
Court Rules Mullet Bay Beach is public, Sun Resorts owns land behind shoreline | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--The Court of First Instance has ruled that Mullet Bay Beach remains public and is not owned by Sun Resorts Limited, rejecting the company's claim that the beach itself passed into private ownership through historic land transfers dating back to 1852. The Court,...
July 09, 2026
GEBE introduces temporary collection policy, resumes disconnections July 20 | The Daily HeraldA sample of a Dunning Notice. PHILIPSBURG--NV GEBE has introduced a Temporary Collection Policy aimed at helping customers bring their accounts up to date while maintaining electricity and water services through flexible payment arrangements and customer assistance programmes....
July 08, 2026
Meyers proposes “Ryan Gumbs Law,” says Parliament should consider cutting travel budget to fund legislative work | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Franklin Meyers has called on all 15 Members of Parliament to work together on legislation addressing gaps exposed by recent fatal traffic cases, proposing that the measure be developed as the “Ryan Gumbs Law” in memory of the young father whose...
