September 24, 2026
Jetten, Rodríguez discuss energy, trade and Caribbean stability in New York | The Peoples TribuneSXM Talks — Latest News from St. Maarten / St. Martin
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September 24, 2026
Fifth death reported among West Nile virus patients as Netherlands cases rise to 44 | The Peoples Tribune
September 24, 2026
Brooks & Associates becomes first corporate sponsor of Rotary Sunset breakfast program | The Peoples Tribune
September 24, 2026
PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST FOR ST. MAARTEN | The Daily HeraldDATE ISSUED: Thursday 24 th September 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 25 th September 2026 WEATHER: This afternoon & evening: Hot & humid with isolated showers. Isolated thunderstorms are possible. Tonig...
September 24, 2026
September at PJIA: 802 flights show strength of St. Maarten’s aviation hub | The Peoples TribuneAIRPORT--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
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...
September 24, 2026
New WIFOL board registered, former board not authorized to act for union | The Daily HeraldThe new WIFOL board. PHILIPSBURG--The newly elected board of the Workers Institute for Organized Labour Association (WIFOL) has been officially registered with the St Maarten Chamber of Commerce and Industry and former board members and former president Theophilus Emanuel Thom...
September 23, 2026
Statia Targets Canada’s Active 55+ travel market at Ottawa Tourism Show | The Peoples TribuneORANJESTAD, St. Eustatius--The St. Eustatius Tourism Development Foundation (STDF) will introduce the island to Canada’s active mature travel market this week at the 55+ Lifestyle Travel Show, Ottawa’s largest and most established event dedicated to active mature travellers. T...
September 23, 2026
Royal Caribbean to acquire 50% stake in Sandals Resorts in $3 Billion Caribbean deal | The Peoples TribuneMIAMI/MONTEGO BAY--Royal Caribbean Group is making one of the biggest moves yet by a cruise company into land-based Caribbean tourism, agreeing to invest approximately US$3 billion for a 50% stake in Sandals and Beaches Resorts. The agreement, announced Wednesday, September 23...
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September 23, 2026
Curaçao tightens school safety measures after knife incident injures teacher | The Peoples TribuneWILLEMSTAD--The Government of Curaçao is moving to strengthen security at schools following a serious incident in which a teacher was injured after intervening in a confrontation involving a student with a knife. Ministers responsible for Education, Justice and Social Developm...
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September 23, 2026
St. Maarten and Caribbean mental health leaders push for stronger suicide prevention in schools | The Peoples Tribune
GREAT BAY--A regional effort to strengthen suicide prevention in schools and communities is putting renewed attention on the role educators, families, healthcare providers and governments can play in identifying mental health concerns earlier and connecting young people with a...
September 23, 2026
Johnson Participates in International Seminar on Populism, Democracy and Economic Development | The Peoples Tribune
GREAT BAY--Stuart Johnson, Chief of Staff to the Prime Minister of Sint Maarten, participated virtually in the international seminar titled “Populism and the Persistence of Latin America’s Democratic and Economic Underperformance,” presented by Professor Javier Corrales of Amh...
September 23, 2026
37th InterExpo Congress to examine prosperity and economic security in Dutch Caribbean | The Peoples TribuneTHE HAGUE--Economic development, cooperation within the Kingdom of the Netherlands, poverty reduction and climate challenges will be among the central issues when InterExpo Caribbean N.V. hosts its 37th congress from December 8 to 10, 2026, in The Hague. The three-day congress...
September 23, 2026
Governor’s Symposium 2026 postponed, youth poetry and spoken word initiative launched | The Peoples TribuneHARBOUR VIEW--Governor of St. Maarten Ajamu Baly has announced the postponement of the Governor’s Symposium 2026, which was originally scheduled for Friday, September 25, under the theme “Youth Development.” A new date for the annual event will be announced at a later stage. T...
September 23, 2026
Juliana: Mullet Bay masterplan must balance nature, recreation and development | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--The future of Mullet Bay will move into a more public phase on Wednesday, September 23, when Lyongo Architecture presents its approach and initial thinking for a new masterplan covering the approximately 67-hectare Mullet Bay area. The architecture and urban design...
September 23, 2026
Port St. Maarten joins regional talks on improving cruise visitor experience | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--St. Maarten was represented this week at the second Shore to Ship Symposium & Workshop in Curaçao, where regional tourism and cruise stakeholders gathered to examine how Caribbean destinations can strengthen the experience of cruise passengers from the moment th...
September 23, 2026
WIB Hosts Prostate Cancer Awareness Discussion for Male EmployeesPhilipsburg, St. Maarten – September 22, 2026 – As part of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, the Windward Islands Bank (WIB) hosted a prostate cancer awareness discussion, bringing together male colleagues for an open conversation about men’s health, prostate cancer, and the importance of being proactive about their health.
September 23, 2026
Ministry vehicle costs rise 30.5% to Cg 2.83 million in 2027 draft budget | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--A review of St. Maarten’s draft 2027 national budget shows that the seven ministries are collectively budgeting approximately Cg 2.83 million for “Vervoermiddelenkosten,” or vehicle-related operating costs, compared with approximately Cg 2.17 million in the 2026 bud...
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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...
