September 22, 2026
SOCIETY / Illiteracy: two actions to support the people of Saint-Martin | FaxinfoSXM Talks — Latest News from St. Maarten / St. Martin
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September 22, 2026
SPORTS: Two mothers from Saint-Martin at the start of the Femina Adventure | Faxinfo
September 22, 2026
EVENT: The 31 candidates for Miss France 2027 will stop over in Saint-Martin | Faxinfo
September 22, 2026
SOCIETY / Disability and sport: what solutions for Saint-Martin? | FaxinfoAfter two days dedicated to discovery and raising awareness of inclusive sport , the SXM Inclusive Sport 2026 program concludes this Friday, September 18th with a round table at the Grand Case Beach Club devoted to parasport , to adapted sport and health-related sport. ...
September 22, 2026
FIREFIGHTERS: Nearly 5 million euros to finance the STIS in 2026 | FaxinfoThe Community's contribution to Territorial Fire and Rescue Service (STIS 978) will amount to 4,98 million euros in 2026, down thanks to surpluses generated during the establishment's first year. Created in June 2024 and operational since January 1, 2025 STIS remains la...
September 22, 2026
LOCAL LIFE / Village of Associations: registrations are open | FaxinfoThe 2026 Associations Village will be held Saturday, October 24, from 9 a.m. to 17 p.m. at the Jean-Louis Vanterpool Sports Hall in Marigot. Associations wishing to have a stand there have until September 30th to register. Organized by the Directorate of Community Life...
September 22, 2026
SPECIAL STREET INTERVIEWS: CYCLONE SEASON How are you approaching the 2026 cyclone season? | FaxinfoSaint-Martin has entered a new hurricane season since June 1, 2026. Whether it's habits ingrained over the years or lessons learned through experience, everyone has their own vision of good preparation for cyclone season. We went to meet you to find out how you were app...
September 22, 2026
SOCIETY / Disability and sport: Saint-Martin is still searching for the right formula | FaxinfoAround twenty people gathered last Friday at the Grand Case Beach Club to discuss access to sport for people with disabilities. Beyond the observations and still prevalent prejudices, the round table organized as part of SXM Inclusive Sport allowed to to bring out several poss...
September 22, 2026
Arrindell, Baly talk EU funding opportunities and brain drain | The Daily HeraldClockwise from left: Governor Ajamu Baly; Director of the Governor’s Cabinet, St Maarten Gerhard Hoogers; Director of the Cabinet Minister Plenipotentiary Carol Voges, and Minister Plenipotentiary Gracita Arrindell. THE HAGUE--Minister Plenipotentiary Gracita Arrindell...
September 22, 2026
Caribbean journalists join Dutch Journalism Festival | The Daily HeraldCaribbean journalists from St. Maarten, Bonaire, and Aruba in Deventer as they attend a Dutch Journalism Festival. “The Daily Herald's” Rajesh Chintaman participated in a professional panel of five journalists. PHILIPSBURG--Journalists and media professionals from across the C...
Local News
September 22, 2026
Five KPSM police aspirants reportedly unpaid weeks into Curaçao training | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Five recruits selected by the St. Maarten Police Force (KPSM) for the Basis Opleiding Politie Kustwacht (BOPK) in Curaçao have reportedly gone several weeks without receiving salary or other compensation from St. Maarten, raising questions about whether their formal...
Read more : Five KPSM police aspirants reportedly unpaid weeks into Curaçao training | The Peoples Tribune
September 22, 2026
LOCAL LIFE / Grand-Case Airport: 29 employees recognized | Faxinfo
During a ceremony held on September 11 in the Grand-Case airport hall, 29 employees from the various companies that contribute to the operation of the airport received the medal of honor for work from the hands of Prefect Cyrille le Vély for their years of service. On Friday e...
September 22, 2026
TOURISM / It's a feeling: when emotion becomes a destination | Faxinfo
For one morning, the conference room of Grand Case Beach Club It was transformed into a departure lounge. Passport, plane ticket, cabin crew, and a space designed like an Airbus cabin: Saint-Martin Tourist Office chose a original staging to present its new communication campai...
September 22, 2026
TRAIL RUNNING: Last day to register for the 24H Dream Of Trail | FaxinfoRunning and walking enthusiasts have until this evening, Wednesday, September 16th at 19 p.m., to register for the 24H Dream Of Trail, which will take place on September 19th and 20th. Free and open to all, the event worn by the Dream Of Trail association It is run in re...
September 22, 2026
TERRITORIAL COUNCIL: Over €500.000 in unpaid bills subject to prefectural order | FaxinfoPresented as mere information during the last CT, the mandates issued by the prefecture represent a total amount of €505.530 in unpaid bills President Louis Mussington limited himself to reading the wording of the prefectural decrees, without detailing the debts concerned. &nb...
September 22, 2026
BOXING: The island's clubs unite around the noble art in QO | FaxinfoThe 2026-2027 boxing season kicks off in the ring. Saturday, September 19th, Orléans Boxing Club SXM organize a open afternoon , Palmeraies multi-activity hall , in Quartier d’Orléans. From 16h The public will be able to discover the club and interact with the box...
September 22, 2026
MUSIC / Panorama Sessions: no low season for these "top-notch" evenings | FaxinfoSince start of 2026 The SXM Festival teams organize concerts every month. at the top of Sentry Hill , highest point of the Dutch part. More from 300 visiteurs take advantage of the monthly international DJ sets and a 360° view of the island The goal of these Panorama Sessions...
September 22, 2026
CULTURE: Heritage Days invite you to discover Saint-Martin in a different way | FaxinfoOrganized by the Directorate of Cultural Affairs (DAC), the European Heritage Days will take place Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 September 2026 As every year, this event allows us to to better understand the architectural, cultural and historical heritage of the island , as part o...
September 22, 2026
ENVIRONMENT / World Cleanup Day: two mornings of cleaning | FaxinfoEvery year since 2018, the World Cleanup Day , brings together millions of citizens around a common goal: collecting litter and raising awareness about environmental protection. On our island, the Nature Foundation of Sint Maarten proposes two coastal cleanup operations on Sep...
Headlines
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...
Read more : Joanice Richardson elected as new WIFOL President, Thompson ousted | The Daily Herald
September 17, 2026
NV GEBE Advances Renewable Energy Plans with Solar and Battery Storage Site Inspections | Soualiganewsday
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - As NV GEBE marked its 66th anniversary on September 16, 2026, the company also taking steps toward the future of energy on St. Maarten with site inspections related to its planned solar energy and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects. The in...
September 17, 2026
Three Police Officers to appear in court in police-involved shooting case | Soualiganewsday
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Three police officers involved in the fatal shooting in St. Peters on February 13, 2026, have been summoned to appear before the Court of First Instance in Sint Maarten on November 13, 2026. The shooting resulted in the death of R.B. Following review...
September 16, 2026
Charlotte Brookson Academy closes after student tests positive for COVID | The Daily HeraldPHILIPSBURG--Charlotte Brookson Academy for the Performance Arts (CBA) was closed for deep-cleaning on Wednesday after a student tested positive for COVID-19 and other students and teachers reported flu-like symptoms, Education Minister Melissa Gumbs said. Gumbs said sch...
September 16, 2026
PM: GEBE Plans 6.5 MW of solar as St. Maarten pushes renewable energy transition | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina on Wednesday placed renewable energy at the center of St. Maarten’s long-term electricity strategy, announcing that NV GEBE is advancing major solar-generation and battery-storage projects aimed at reducing the country’s dependence o...
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...
