September 15, 2026
Dutch Budget keeps St. Maarten reforms, prison, security, reconstruction high | The Peoples TribuneSXM Talks — Latest News from St. Maarten / St. Martin
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September 15, 2026
‘Let’s Talk About Sex 4’ to put Prostate Cancer Awareness in the spotlight | The Peoples Tribune
September 15, 2026
ACP-SXM files historic consumer case against NV GEBE | The Peoples Tribune
September 15, 2026
St. Maarten to host human rights conference featuring local and European experts | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--St. Maarten will host a Human Rights Conference on Friday, October 9, bringing together government officials, legal professionals, regional and European human rights experts, students and civil society representatives for discussions on international human righ...
September 15, 2026
MP Doran: Alegria ruling was a victory for St. Maarten, not just for me | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Member of Parliament and National Alliance leader Egbert Doran on Tuesday criticized Minister of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment and Infrastructure Patrice Gumbs for what he said was insufficient recognition of Country St. Maarten’s recent court victor...
September 15, 2026
St. Maarten gets two more years to complete Country Package reforms | The Peoples TribuneTHE HAGUE--St. Maarten will have two additional years to complete reforms under its Country Package, after the Dutch government decided to extend the reform cooperation framework with St. Maarten, Aruba and Curaçao through 2029. The decision became clear Tuesday with the publi...
September 15, 2026
Students eyeing Netherlands studies invited to SSSD Workshop this Thursday | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Secondary school students and recent graduates interested in continuing their studies in the Netherlands are being encouraged to attend a Student Support Services Division workshop on Thursday, September 17, aimed at helping them better understand the Dutch edu...
September 15, 2026
St. Martin gears up for 2026 International Coastal Cleanup this weekend | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Volunteers from across St. Martin are being called to action this weekend as the island prepares for the 2026 International Coastal Cleanup, with cleanup activities scheduled on both sides of the island on Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20. Saturd...
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...
September 15, 2026
WIB Supports Inaugural Breathe 2026 Respiratory Health Conference | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--The Windward Islands Bank (WIB) is supporting Breathe 2026, a new three-day respiratory health conference aimed at strengthening knowledge, collaboration and public awareness around respiratory health in St. Maarten and the wider Caribbean. The inaugural confer...
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September 15, 2026
“Nos Ta Un Reino”: In 120 words King Willem-Alexander stresses One Kingdom | The Peoples TribuneTHE HAGUE--St. Maarten and the wider Caribbean part of the Kingdom received expanded attention from King Willem-Alexander on Tuesday, September 15, as he devoted a 120-word passage of the annual Throne Speech to cooperation within the Kingdom, more than twice the length of the...
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September 15, 2026
WIFOL Members reminded of special General Meeting this Thursday | The Peoples Tribune
GREAT BAY--Members of the Workers Institute for Organized Labour Association (WIFOL) are being reminded that the Special General Meeting of Members will take place this Thursday, September 17, at 10:00am at the WIFOL Building, Walter J.A. Nisbeth Road 89 in Philipsburg. The me...
September 15, 2026
Businesses set sights on global markets through Miami mission | The Daily Herald
Caribbean entrepreneurs are being encouraged to expand beyond regional borders. PHILIPSBURG--Caribbean entrepreneurs are being encouraged to expand beyond regional borders and pursue international markets as the Island Roots to Global Routes Business Expansion Mission and Expo...
September 15, 2026
Justice system must see potential before young people become cases | The Daily HeraldChief Prosecutor Manon Ridderbeks during the installation session held on at the Courthouse last Friday. PHILIPSBURG--The justice system must do more to recognise the talents and potential of young people before they become involved in criminal cases, Chief Prosecutor Manon Ri...
September 15, 2026
FREEGAN Foundation’s Work in St. Maarten featured on Dutch national television | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--The work of FREEGAN Foundation in St. Maarten has received national attention in the Netherlands, with the organization featured on Dutch television program Expeditie Nederland , broadcast by Omroep MAX on NPO 2. The August 31 episode focused on social cooking...
September 15, 2026
Breathe 2026 Conference to bring regional respiratory health experts to St. Maarten | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Healthcare professionals from St. Maarten, across the Caribbean and abroad will gather September 19 and 20 for Breathe 2026: Advancing Respiratory Health, a multidisciplinary conference focused on improving respiratory care through education, collaboration and...
September 15, 2026
Her Way Takes on Curacao in Biggest Event Yet | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN/CURACAO – What began as a women’s 3x3 basketball initiative on Sint Maarten took another significant step toward becoming a regional platform this weekend, as Her Way made its first trip to Curacao for its largest event to date. Her Way Takes on Curacao featured 2...
September 15, 2026
MP Ottley Discussed & Presents Interim GEBE Measures to Prime Minister | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - On Tuesday September 15 th , Member of Parliament (MP) Omar Ottley and the Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina met to discuss his proposed interim solution for regulating GEBE pricing to consumers, MP Ottley said in a press statement on Tuesday. The MP...
September 15, 2026
Prime Minister Chairs Follow-Up Meeting on Proposed Surinam Airways Route to Sint Maarten | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Prime Minister and Minister of General Affairs, the Honorable Dr. Luc Mercelina chaired a high-level follow-up meeting on Monday, September 14, 2026, concerning the proposed introduction of Surinam Airways service to Sint Maarten. The meeting brought...
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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.
Read more : Police crash vehicle en route to armed robbery at Cupe Coy supermarket
September 10, 2026
Air Quality Advisory | The Daily Herald
SIMPSON 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 Herald
A 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...
September 08, 2026
Gumbs: Putting limits on use of govt vehicles can reduce costs | The Daily HeraldPHILIPSBURG--Finance Minister Marinka Gumbs says putting limits on the use of government vehicles is an area where government can reduce costs with potential savings in vehicle maintenance, purchases and fuel. Gumbs made the remarks during a press conference at Parliamen...
September 08, 2026
Four in 10 dutch 15-year-olds lack basic reading skills as literacy decline deepens | The Peoples TribuneTHE HAGUE--Nearly four in every 10 Dutch 15-year-olds do not have the minimum reading proficiency considered necessary to fully participate in society, according to the latest international PISA results, deepening concerns over declining literacy levels in the Netherlands. Mor...
September 08, 2026
Draft 2027 budget projects Cg 670.3 million in revenue, Cg 662.2 million in expenses | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--The Government of St. Maarten is projecting Cg 670.3 million in revenue against Cg 662.2 million in current expenditures in its Draft 2027 National Budget, leaving a positive difference of approximately Cg 8.1 million. The proposed budget also includes Cg 221.2...
