September 24, 2026
Wever praises National Job Fair and employers who were hiring at the event | The Peoples TribuneSXM Talks — Latest News from St. Maarten / St. Martin
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September 24, 2026
National Job Fair 2026 draws strong employer turnout, on-the-spot hires | The Peoples Tribune
September 24, 2026
MP Roseburg urges Govt to ‘create prison space now, so the next one thinks twice’ | The Peoples Tribune
September 24, 2026
The Setai uses National Job Fair to connect with St. Maarten’s future workforce | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--The Setai St. Maarten was represented at the National Job Fair 2026 on Thursday, using the event to connect with job seekers and members of the public while continuing to build awareness of the significant employment and career opportunities expected to accompany th...
September 24, 2026
SPORT – TRAIL RUNNING: The Family Trail returns to the trails | FaxinfoThe Dream of Trail association launches a new season of Family Trail , with a first release scheduled for this Friday 25 September The appointment is set for 17:30 p.m. at the roundabout of the autonomous port , for a stroll towards the Customs Officers' Path, at the pace of t...
September 24, 2026
ANIMAL WELFARE: The SXM Animal Collective is looking for flight attendants | FaxinfoThe SXM Animal Collective is launching an appeal to travellers going to mainland France to accompany dogs to their new families. The role of the accompanying person is simple: Go to the association at the airport to register the animal, then pick it up upon arrival. If the dog...
September 24, 2026
Rotary Sunset opens public voting for “Inspired by My Teacher” video competition | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--The Rotary Club of St. Martin Sunset has opened public voting for its “Inspired by My Teacher” Video Competition, inviting the community to watch the entries and support students who have shared personal stories about teachers who inspired, encouraged or positively...
September 24, 2026
Christophe Henocq honored as Knight of France’s National Order of Merit | The Peoples TribuneSAINT-MARTIN--Archaeologist and heritage advocate Christophe Henocq has been named a Knight of France’s National Order of Merit, recognizing more than 36 years of work documenting, protecting and promoting the historical and archaeological heritage of Saint-Martin. Henocq rece...
September 24, 2026
Tackling answers questions on fatal crashes, hit-and-runs, DUI evidence and deportation | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Minister of Justice Nathalie Tackling provided Parliament with detailed answers Thursday to a series of questions first posed by Member of Parliament Egbert Doran in July, offering clarification on several issues that have generated public concern following fatal tr...
September 24, 2026
Anguilla moves closer to regulating St. Martin/St. Maarten party boats | The Peoples TribuneANGUILLA--The Government of Anguilla is moving closer to introducing new rules governing so-called “party boats” operating from St. Martin and St. Maarten in Anguillian waters, with draft legislation now being finalized following concerns raised by coastal tourism businesses....
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September 24, 2026
Jetten, Rodríguez discuss energy, trade and Caribbean stability in New York | The Peoples TribuneNEW YORK--Venezuela’s Acting President Delcy Rodríguez and Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten held high-level talks in New York on Wednesday aimed at reopening diplomatic channels and exploring greater cooperation in energy, trade and investment, with the stability of the Caribbe...
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September 24, 2026
Fifth death reported among West Nile virus patients as Netherlands cases rise to 44 | The Peoples Tribune
THE HAGUE--Dutch public health authorities are monitoring a growing number of West Nile virus infections in the Netherlands, where the number of confirmed human cases has risen to 44 and five people diagnosed with the virus have died so far in 2026. The Netherlands Nation...
September 24, 2026
Brooks & Associates becomes first corporate sponsor of Rotary Sunset breakfast program | The Peoples Tribune
GREAT BAY--Brooks & Associates has become the first corporate sponsor of the Rotary Club of St. Martin Sunset’s school breakfast program, marking a new milestone for an initiative that has supported students at Marie Genevieve de Weever School for the past seven years...
September 24, 2026
Mullet Bay consultation raises questions over developer’s role | The Peoples TribuneMULLET BAY--A public consultation on the future of Mullet Bay on Wednesday quickly moved beyond questions of architecture and land use, as community members challenged the planning team on the role of the property owner, the possibility of a future sale and the safeguards that...
September 24, 2026
FC Soualiga Sports Club: A child may be carrying more than we see | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--FC Soualiga Sports Club is taking a different approach to youth development, using short info videos to speak primarily to adults about the role sports can play in a young person’s life and the importance of paying closer attention to what children may be experienci...
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
Minister Plenipotentiary Arrindell and Lebanese Ambassador Minkara Discuss Strengthening Relations and Exploring Opportunities | Government of Sint MaartenTHE NETHERLANDS (THE HAGUE) – Minister Plenipotentiary of Sint Maarten H.E. Drs. Gracita R. Arrindell, this week welcomed H.E. Walid Minkara, Ambassador of Lebanon to the Kingdom of the Netherlands, for a courtesy meeting focused on strengthening relations and exploring opport...
September 24, 2026
PJIA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT WELCOMES DR. BEKELE AS AIRPORT MEDICAL DOCTOR | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (SIMPSON BAY-AIRPORT) - Princess Juliana International Airport Operating Company N.V. (PJIA) is pleased to welcome Dr. Bekele as the airport’s Medical Doctor, succeeding Dr. Swanston, who previously served in the role. PJIA extends its sincere appreciation to Dr....
September 24, 2026
MP Roseburg Reflects on Killing of Peruvian Political Candidate Susy Aponte Polo | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Member of Parliament (MP) Sjamira Roseburg has expressed sadness over the killing of Peruvian journalist and political candidate Susy Aponte Polo, while highlighting the importance of ensuring that women are able to participate in politics and public...
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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...
