September 24, 2026
2015 traffic law proposal resurfaces as Tackling pushes modernization | The Peoples TribuneSXM Talks — Latest News from St. Maarten / St. Martin
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September 24, 2026
SPORT – TRAIL RUNNING: The Family Trail returns to the trails | Faxinfo
September 24, 2026
ANIMAL WELFARE: The SXM Animal Collective is looking for flight attendants | Faxinfo
September 24, 2026
MP Lewis asks: Are there no Indian and Chinese merchants involved in money laundering? | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Lyndon Lewis on Thursday sharply questioned the priorities and performance of the Public Prosecutor’s Office, asking whether money-laundering investigations are being applied evenly across St. Maarten’s multicultural business community while als...
September 24, 2026
Tackling answers questions on fatal crashes, hit-and-runs, DUI evidence and deportation | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Minister of Justice Nathalie Tackling provided Parliament with detailed answers Thursday to a series of questions first posed by Member of Parliament Egbert Doran in July, offering clarification on several issues that have generated public concern following fatal tr...
September 24, 2026
Anguilla moves closer to regulating St. Martin/St. Maarten party boats | The Peoples TribuneANGUILLA--The Government of Anguilla is moving closer to introducing new rules governing so-called “party boats” operating from St. Martin and St. Maarten in Anguillian waters, with draft legislation now being finalized following concerns raised by coastal tourism businesses....
September 24, 2026
Jetten, Rodríguez discuss energy, trade and Caribbean stability in New York | The Peoples TribuneNEW YORK--Venezuela’s Acting President Delcy Rodríguez and Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten held high-level talks in New York on Wednesday aimed at reopening diplomatic channels and exploring greater cooperation in energy, trade and investment, with the stability of the Caribbe...
September 24, 2026
Fifth death reported among West Nile virus patients as Netherlands cases rise to 44 | The Peoples TribuneTHE HAGUE--Dutch public health authorities are monitoring a growing number of West Nile virus infections in the Netherlands, where the number of confirmed human cases has risen to 44 and five people diagnosed with the virus have died so far in 2026. The Netherlands Nation...
September 24, 2026
Brooks & Associates becomes first corporate sponsor of Rotary Sunset breakfast program | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Brooks & Associates has become the first corporate sponsor of the Rotary Club of St. Martin Sunset’s school breakfast program, marking a new milestone for an initiative that has supported students at Marie Genevieve de Weever School for the past seven years...
September 24, 2026
Mullet Bay consultation raises questions over developer’s role | The Peoples TribuneMULLET BAY--A public consultation on the future of Mullet Bay on Wednesday quickly moved beyond questions of architecture and land use, as community members challenged the planning team on the role of the property owner, the possibility of a future sale and the safeguards that...
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September 24, 2026
FC Soualiga Sports Club: A child may be carrying more than we see | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--FC Soualiga Sports Club is taking a different approach to youth development, using short info videos to speak primarily to adults about the role sports can play in a young person’s life and the importance of paying closer attention to what children may be experienci...
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September 24, 2026
September at PJIA: 802 flights show strength of St. Maarten’s aviation hub | The Peoples Tribune
AIRPORT--September is traditionally considered part of St. Maarten’s slower tourism season, but the scheduled air network at Princess Juliana International Airport tells a broader story about the island’s position in Caribbean aviation. Current September schedules compiled by...
September 24, 2026
Minister Plenipotentiary Arrindell and Lebanese Ambassador Minkara Discuss Strengthening Relations and Exploring Opportunities | Government of Sint Maarten
THE NETHERLANDS (THE HAGUE) – Minister Plenipotentiary of Sint Maarten H.E. Drs. Gracita R. Arrindell, this week welcomed H.E. Walid Minkara, Ambassador of Lebanon to the Kingdom of the Netherlands, for a courtesy meeting focused on strengthening relations and exploring opport...
September 24, 2026
MP Roseburg Reflects on Killing of Peruvian Political Candidate Susy Aponte Polo | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Member of Parliament (MP) Sjamira Roseburg has expressed sadness over the killing of Peruvian journalist and political candidate Susy Aponte Polo, while highlighting the importance of ensuring that women are able to participate in politics and public...
September 24, 2026
Minister Plenipotentiary Arrindell and Lebanese Ambassador Minkara Discuss Strengthening Relations and Exploring Opportunities | SoualiganewsdayTHE NETHERLANDS (THE HAGUE) – Minister Plenipotentiary of Sint Maarten H.E. Drs. Gracita R. Arrindell, this week welcomed H.E. Walid Minkara, Ambassador of Lebanon to the Kingdom of the Netherlands, for a courtesy meeting focused on strengthening relations and exploring opport...
September 24, 2026
Ministry of Justice Recognizes KPSM Officer Selected for International Training in Abu Dhabi | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Ministry of Justice is pleased to recognize the selection of Police Officer Richardson of the Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) to participate in the IACP/UAE Ministry of Interior Police Academy Exchange Program in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirat...
September 24, 2026
Brooks & Associates Becomes Rotary Sunset’s First Corporate Sponsor of the Breakfast Program | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - A nutritious breakfast can make all the difference in a child’s school day. For seven years, the Rotary Club of St. Martin Sunset has worked alongside Marie Genevieve de Weever School to help ensure that hunger does not stand in the way of learning....
September 24, 2026
Ministry of Justice Recognizes KPSM Officer Selected for International Training in Abu Dhabi | Government of Sint MaartenThe Ministry of Justice is pleased to recognize the selection of Police Officer Richardson of the Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) to participate in the IACP/UAE Ministry of Interior Police Academy Exchange Program in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Officer Richardso...
September 24, 2026
Point Blanche Prison religious services resume after 8 months | The Daily HeraldThe Point Blanche Prison has resumed their religious services. Prisoners are now able to have regular opportunities for worship and spiritual engagement. POINT BLANCHE--Religious services have resumed at Point Blanche Prison following an eight-month suspension with inma...
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September 23, 2026
Young St. Maarten creator WhosAri, Certified Sampson turn video about school fights into positive message | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--A young St. Maarten content creator has gone the extra mile to turn criticism surrounding a viral video into something positive for his peers, with support from influencer Certified Sampson and youth media organization Teen Times, which first reported the initiative...
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September 23, 2026
Govt. moves Vocational Education Reform into implementation | The Peoples Tribune
GREAT BAY--The Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport (ECYS) has taken an important step toward strengthening vocational education and improving the connection between education and the labor market in St. Maarten. A Plan of Action for the reform has been approve...
September 22, 2026
COURT / He hit her “by reflex”: a man on trial for domestic violence | Faxinfo
On Wednesday, September 16, a man in his fifties appeared in court for “habitual violence” against his partner, with whom he had lived for 27 years, and illegal possession of firearms. After yet another violent incident, his wife decided to file a complaint, supported by a clo...
September 21, 2026
Immigration kiosks closed as personnel shortage affects public service | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY- - A shortage of available personnel at the Immigration and Border Protection Services office on A.Th. Illidge Road on Monday has left its public service kiosks closed, once again showing how limited government capacity can quickly translate into delays for resi...
September 21, 2026
Connor joins screening for prostate cancer campaign | The Daily HeraldVSA Minister Claret Connor being screened. PHILIPSBURG--More than 500 men have already been tested as part of the “Man UP, Check UP” prostate cancer awareness campaign, with Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor VSA Claret Connor urging men to take res...
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...
