July 24, 2026
ECONOMY: Overseas territories are building their economic roadmap | FaxinfoSXM Talks — Latest News from St. Maarten / St. Martin
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July 24, 2026
Stray dogs: Parliament abandons culling in overseas territories | Faxinfo
July 24, 2026
EVENT: The Gastronomy Festival is thinking bigger for its 6th edition | Faxinfo
July 24, 2026
ENVIRONMENT: Galisbay Pond will benefit from European funding for its restoration | FaxinfoProject ecological rehabilitation of the Galisbay pond supported by the Collectivity of Saint-Martin, it was selected as part of the European BESTLIFE2030 program, a scheme financed by the European Union with the support of the French Office for Biodiversity (OFB), intended to...
July 24, 2026
BOXING: Two young men from Saint-Martin at the Sint Maarten Boxing Event | FaxinfoTwo boxers from the Orléans Boxing Club will represent Saint-Martin this Saturday, July 25th, at the “Test Your Skills – Boxing Event”, organized by the Pitt Bull Blair club of Sint Maarten. Seventeen-year-old Markey Archibalde, competing in the middleweight division, w...
July 24, 2026
FOOTBALL: The SXM Soccer Academy ends the season in celebration | FaxinfoThe SXM Soccer Academy closed its 2025-2026 season with a festive day focused on sharing, sport and conviviality. In the morning, players, parents, and coaches gathered on the Soccer Five pitches for friendly matches themed around the World Cup. It was a fun, family-fri...
July 24, 2026
CYCLING: Two stage wins for young Saint-Martin riders at the Tour de Guadeloupe U17 | FaxinfoThe young cyclists of the Marigot Sports Association (ASM) shone during the Guadeloupe U17 Cycling Tour , held from July 8th to 12th. Participating in an agreement with the Karénaj Cycling Club (KCU), Alfred Artsen, Junisio Brooks Lake and Lance Hunt Parotte proudly represente...
July 24, 2026
Five actors from Grand-Case were awarded prizes. | FaxinfoThe ceremony also provided an opportunity to honor five individuals and associations involved in the life of the neighborhood. Francine Carti She received a certificate of recognition for her career in hairdressing and her dedication to women and young people. After tra...
July 24, 2026
TEATT advances development of Investment Promotion Agency | The Daily HeraldPOND ISLAND--The Ministry of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication (TEATT) has awarded a contract to Pinnacle Consultants, a St. Maarten-based consulting firm, to develop the institutional and operational framework for the establishment of an Investment Pr...
July 24, 2026
Cooperation agreement to establish Point Blanche prison satellite library | The Daily HeraldSeated l-r, Minister Melissa Gumbs, Joseanne Peterson and Minister Nathalie Tackling along with Prison Management, The St. Maarten Library Management and inmates of the Point Blanche Prison at the signing ceremony. POINTE BLANCHE--Access to books, knowledge and lifelong...
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GREAT BAY--The Ministry of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication has awarded a contract to Pinnacle Consultants, a St. Maarten-based consulting firm, to develop the institutional and operational framework for the establishment of an Investment Promoti...
Read more : TEATT moves forward with SXM Investment Promotion Agency | The Peoples Tribune
July 24, 2026
Levenstone pledges disciplined, compassionate leadership as Island Governor of Saba | The Peoples Tribune
SABA--Jocelyn Roberto Levenstone formally accepted the office of Island Governor of Saba on July 9, pledging to exercise his authority with discipline, humility and respect for the generations that shaped the island. Levenstone, addressing members of the Island Councils and Ex...
July 23, 2026
Police union says crime requires whole-of-government response | The Peoples Tribune
GREAT 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
Heyliger-Marten requests urgent meeting on crime in tourism areas | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication Grisha Heyliger-Marten has requested an urgent joint meeting with Minister of Justice Nathalie Tackling, the Police Force of St. Maarten and the Prosecutor’s Office to discuss recent crimina...
July 23, 2026
SZV accounts for 74% SMMC patient revenue, BES 10% | The Daily HeraldAn SMMC staffer (photo from SMMC 2025 Annual Report) CAY HILL--Social and Health Insurances SZV remained St. Maarten Medical Center's (SMMC) largest funding partner in 2025, accounting for 73% of the hospital's patient revenue. According to SMMC's 2025 Annual Report, re...
July 23, 2026
Anti-Poverty Platform calls for poverty to be a 2026 budget priority through amendment | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--The St. Maarten Anti-Poverty Platform has called on the Government and Parliament to amend the 2026 Country Budget so that reducing poverty becomes a measurable budget priority supported by clear targets, verified household data and regular reporting. In an open let...
July 23, 2026
Emil Lee appointed Government representative to STA supervisory council, will move to finalise notary | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Traffic and Telecommunication Grisha Heyliger-Marten has appointed former Minister Emil Lee as the Government of St. Maarten’s representative on the Supervisory Council of the St. Maarten Tourism Authority Foundation, clearing...
July 23, 2026
Prime Minister Mercelina Extends Condolences to Guyana Following MV Barima Tragedy | Government of Sint MaartenPHILIPSBURG — 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 disaster. “...
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...
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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...
