November 08, 2026
RISC rehabilitation expected to be completed by August 2027, NSI highlights funding challenges | The Peoples TribuneSXM Talks — Latest News from St. Maarten / St. Martin
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November 08, 2026
Parents, authorities urged to be alert as students gather in “hidden” spaces to smoke weed before school | The Peoples Tribune
November 08, 2026
Gumbs: Special needs education roadmap to begin in 2027, Cg 1.8 million in broader education funding | The Peoples Tribune
November 09, 2026
NSI Expands Focus on Youth Development, Using Sports to Build Discipline, Leadership and Stronger Communities | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--The National Sports Institute (NSI) is placing increasing emphasis on using sports as a tool for youth development, social inclusion and community empowerment, with programs designed to help young people develop discipline, responsibility, leadership skills and posi...
November 08, 2026
Brazil’s US$21.7 billion travel market draws Anguilla’s attention | The Peoples TribuneRIO DE JANEIRO--Anguilla is positioning itself to capture a greater share of Brazil’s lucrative outbound tourism market, where international travelers spent US$21.7 billion in 2025, as the island intensifies efforts to attract high-end Brazilian visitors through targeted marke...
November 08, 2026
Government Introduces Youth Participation Framework to Give Children Greater Say in School Rules, Policies and Decisions Affecting Them | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Children and young people in St. Maarten are to be given greater opportunities to influence government policies, school rules and decisions affecting their daily lives under a Youth Participation Policy Framework published in the National Gazette of November 6, 2026...
November 08, 2026
Parliament's “Build Your Budget” exercise reveals how residents' would spend 1 million guilders | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Education, healthcare, infrastructure and public safety emerged as the leading priorities among participants in Parliament of St. Maarten's “Build Your Budget” exercise, which invited members of the public to consider how they would distribute government resources a...
November 08, 2026
Police Investigating Sunday Evening Shooting During Suspected Robbery. Condition of Victim Unknown | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) is currently investigating a shooting incident that took place shortly after 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at a residence on L.B. Scott Road, just past the second bridge in the Saunders area. Central P...
November 08, 2026
Community Continues to Seek Answers in the Rudy Benjamin Upcoming Court Case | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (COMMENTARY – By Maurice Lake) - Dear Editor, There remains a profound sense of grief, concern, unanswered questions, and lingering pain within the community of St. Peters and across St. Martin regarding the fatal shooting of Mr. Rudy Benjamin on February 13, 2026...
November 08, 2026
Joint KPSM and KMar Safety Controls Result in Multiple Arrests, Weapons & Suspected Narcotics Seizures | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM), in collaboration with personnel of the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee (KMar), continues to conduct coordinated safety operations aimed at combating illegal firearm possession, narcotics-related activities, and...
Local News
November 08, 2026
Simpson Bay Lagoon Authority Office Opens Temporary Office at the Ferry Dock as of Monday, November 9th | SoualiganewsdayPORT ST. MAARTEN – Port St. Maarten Group (PSG) announces that the Simpson Bay Lagoon Authority Corporation (SLAC) office and public-facing services will be operational as of Monday, November 9 th , 2026, at the Ferry Dock across from the Princess Juliana International Airport...
Read more : Simpson Bay Lagoon Authority Office Opens Temporary Office at the Ferry Dock as of Monday, November 9th | Soualiganewsday
November 08, 2026
MP Lewis seeks answers from Justice Minister on passenger’s release after firearms seizure. Cites Class Justice | Soualiganewsday
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Member of Parliament (MP) and Chairman of the Justice Committee Lyndon Lewis is requesting that the Minister of Justice Nathalie Tackling give a written and a public update on the seizure of three firearms at Princess Juliana International Airpo...
November 08, 2026
Preparations in high gear for the NAGICO Health & Wellness Fair- Ready Set Test! | Soualiganewsday
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Excitement is at its peak, as final preparations are underway for the highly anticipated NAGICO Health & Wellness Fair, set to take place this weekend. The event will kick off promptly at 6:30 a.m. and continue until 2:00 p.m., offering a full da...
November 07, 2026
Netherlands approves major AI Strategy to reduce dependence on US and China | The Peoples TribuneTHE HAGUE--The Dutch government has unveiled a national artificial intelligence (AI) strategy aimed at reducing the Netherlands' dependence on American and Chinese technology companies, expanding international partnerships, strengthening European technological independence and...
November 07, 2026
Dutch government moves to end Automatic father's surname for newborns | The Peoples TribuneTHE HAGUE--The Dutch government has unveiled proposed legislation that would end the longstanding practice of automatically giving children the father's surname when married parents fail to make a different choice. Instead, newborns would receive a combination of both parents'...
November 07, 2026
2027 study financing list reflects shift toward technical, healthcare and specialized careers | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--The Government of St. Maarten has significantly expanded its Study Financing Priority List for 2027, introducing new fields in renewable energy, climate resilience, specialized healthcare, digital technology, sports science and skilled trades, while removing several...
November 07, 2026
Gumbs confirms Setai permits dating back to 2023 remain unresolved | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Minister of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment and Infrastructure (VROMI) Patrice Gumbs has confirmed that permit applications connected to The Setai development, formerly Villa Levant, dating from 2023, 2024 and 2025 remain under evaluation, while acknow...
November 07, 2026
Garbage tender remains under evaluation, Gumbs explains two-parcel change | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Minister of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment and Infrastructure (VROMI) Patrice Gumbs has confirmed that no contracts have yet been awarded under the controversial 2026–2029 garbage collection tender, despite evaluation results identifying the highest-r...
November 07, 2026
Interact Clubs Led Rotary Club of St. Martin Sunset Meeting in Celebration of World Interact Week 2026 | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - More than 150 Interactors came together in a powerful celebration of youth leadership, service, and fellowship as the Rotary Club of St. Martin Sunset dedicated its November 2nd, 2026, general meeting to World Interact Week 2026. In a special show of...
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November 05, 2026
False Shooting Alarm Leads Police To Discover Three Children Living in Deplorable Conditions | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) is investigating an unusual incident that unfolded on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, involving a false report of a shooting, the discovery of three children in deplorable living conditions, and the subsequent arres...
Read more : False Shooting Alarm Leads Police To Discover Three Children Living in Deplorable Conditions | Soualiganewsday
November 04, 2026
PM Mercelina: New GEBE generators will move St. Maarten from electricity stability to reliability | The Peoples Tribune
GREAT BAY--St. Maarten's long-awaited investment in three new Wärtsilä generators is expected to reach commissioning in 2028, following the signing of agreements on Wednesday, November 4, that will pave the way for an investment exceeding US$70 million in the country's electri...
November 04, 2026
MP Labega takes aim at fellow DP Minister Gumbs over tax reform delays and lack of deliverables | The Peoples Tribune
GREAT BAY--Democratic Party Member of Parliament Dimar Labega delivered harsh criticism of Minister of Finance Marinka Gumbs, a fellow member of the Democratic Party, during Tuesday evening's parliamentary debate on the draft 2027 National Budget, questioning her leadersh...
November 04, 2026
FREEGAN: It is unacceptable for edible food to go to waste while families struggle to eat | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--The FREEGAN Foundation is calling on more supermarkets and wholesalers across St. Maarten to take responsibility for reducing food waste and supporting families in need, questioning how perfectly edible food can be discarded while hundreds of residents struggle...
November 03, 2026
Census shows population growth and ageing trend in St. Maarten | The Daily HeraldPHILIPSBURG--St. Maarten’s population grew by approximately 25 per cent between 2011 and 2022, while the proportion of residents aged 65 and older nearly tripled, according to three reports released by the Department of Statistics (STAT) from the 2022 Population and Housing Ce...
November 03, 2026
Public Service Center Reception Desk Restores Regular Hours, Including Afternoon Service | Government of Sint MaartenThe Ministry of General Affairs announces that the Reception Desk of the Public Service Center (PSC), located at the Government Administration Building on Soualiga Road, has restored its regular operating hours effective Monday, November 2, 2026. The restored schedule includes...
