September 15, 2026
Justice system must see potential before young people become cases | The Daily HeraldSXM Talks — Latest News from St. Maarten / St. Martin
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September 15, 2026
FREEGAN Foundation’s Work in St. Maarten featured on Dutch national television | The Peoples Tribune
September 15, 2026
Breathe 2026 Conference to bring regional respiratory health experts to St. Maarten | The Peoples Tribune
September 15, 2026
Businesses set sights on global markets through Miami mission | The Daily HeraldCaribbean 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
Heyliger-Marten discloses Theo’s Illness, says he is seeking medical care, not preferential treatment | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Minister Grisha Heyliger-Marten has disclosed that her husband, former Member of Parliament Theo Heyliger, has been hospitalized with diverticulitis and a perforation involving his colon, while also undergoing investigation for a separate bladder and prostate issue,...
September 15, 2026
SSSD workshop on “Applying to Schools in the Netherlands” to be held on September 17, 2026 | Government of Sint MaartenThe Student Support Services Division of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport is once again hosting its workshop entitled “Applying to Schools in The Netherlands” on September 17, 2026, at the University of St. Martin from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. This workshop is ge...
September 15, 2026
AUC, Ministry VSA & Positive Foundation Hosts Free Breast and Health Screenings for Women | Government of Sint MaartenWomen ages 18 years and older across Sint Maarten are being reminded to register by September 30th for the free breast and health screening taking place on Saturday, October 3rd. The screenings will be hosted by the American University of the Caribbean (AUC) School of Medicine...
September 15, 2026
24% of Mental Health clients on Saba, Statia and Bonaire are under under 18 | The Peoples TribuneKRALENDIJK--Nearly one in four clients receiving care from Mental Health Caribbean is now younger than 18, as demand for mental health services among children and teenagers in the Caribbean Netherlands continues to rise, particularly since the COVID-19 pandemic. The figure is...
September 14, 2026
St. Maarten Library signs joint plan to strengthen Dutch Caribbean library network | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--The St. Maarten Library has joined libraries across the Dutch Caribbean in signing a joint network plan aimed at strengthening regional cooperation, improving the position of libraries and developing institutions better equipped to meet the future needs of their com...
September 14, 2026
Behind the robes: A closer look at St. Maarten’s three new judges | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Judges Isabelle Severeijns, Jacqueline Broek and Guido Konings may be newly installed at the St. Maarten Courthouse, but all three arrive with established judicial careers and experience handling cases involving serious crime, immigration, government authority, bank...
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September 14, 2026
First public meeting on Mullet Bay Masterplan Set for September 23, public invited | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Residents, businesses and other stakeholders are being invited to help shape the future of the Mullet Bay area as Lyongo Architecture prepares a masterplan for the area and hosts its first public consultation on Wednesday, September 23. The architectural and urban d...
Read more : First public meeting on Mullet Bay Masterplan Set for September 23, public invited | The Peoples Tribune
September 14, 2026
Lacroes takes leadership role in PARLATINO talks on climate, food security and regional integration | The Peoples Tribune
GREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Francisco Lacroes, First Vice President of the Latin American and Caribbean Parliament’s Special Commission on the Caribbean, was among the officials leading the Commission’s first ordinary meeting in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, where par...
September 14, 2026
Learning Unlimited Summit 2026 to bring leading educators to St. Maarten | The Peoples Tribune
CAY HILL--Educators across St. Maarten and the region will have an opportunity to come together for a day of professional learning, collaboration and inspiration when Learning Unlimited Preparatory School hosts the Learning Unlimited Summit 2026 on Monday, November 2. Held und...
September 14, 2026
MP Lewis raises alarm over weekend robberies, calls for coordinated justice response | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Nation Opportunity Wealth (NOW) Member of Parliament Lyndon Lewis is calling for an urgent and coordinated response from Government and law enforcement following reports of several robberies over the weekend, including incidents in which jewelry was reportedly snatc...
September 14, 2026
Parliament report provides valuable detail, but does not tell you everything | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Parliament’s 2025-2026 Annual Report represents one of the more detailed efforts to give the public a measurable look at the work of the legislature, providing information on attendance, written questions, legislation, amendments, motions, committee activity and oth...
September 14, 2026
Cruise ship makes first call in Curaçao | The Daily HeraldThe “Margaritaville at Sea Islander”. WILLEMSTAD--Curaçao welcomed the “Margaritaville at Sea Islander” on its inaugural call at the Port of Willemstad, adding another cruise ship to the growing number of vessels visiting the island. To commemorate the ship’s first visit, a tr...
September 14, 2026
Three new Dutch judges bring fresh perspectives to St. Maarten judiciary | The Daily HeraldAt the centre, President of the Common Court of Justice Sigmar Carmelia with Judge Isabelle Severeijns immediately on his right and Judge Jacqueline Broek and Judge Guido Konings on his left during the installation session held on at the Courthouse last Friday. PHILIPSBURG--Th...
September 14, 2026
Sint Maarten Parliament 2025–2026: A Year of Digital Ambition, Seven Committees, and a House Stretched Thin | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - President Sarah Wescot-Williams opened the Parliamentary Year with a bold theme and an honest admission. Fifteen members, seventeen committees, seven factions — and a secretariat running on short staff. Here is what the annual report says about how S...
September 14, 2026
FREEGAN Foundation Featured on National Dutch Television | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN/NETHERLANDS - The work of FREEGAN foundation on Sint Maarten has received national attention in the Netherlands. On Monday, August 31, the organization was featured in Expeditie Nederland, broadcast by Omroep MAX on NPO 2 at 6:30 PM. The episode focused on social...
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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...
