September 25, 2026
Curaçao gained five new operating room assistants | The Daily HeraldSXM Talks — Latest News from St. Maarten / St. Martin
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September 25, 2026
COURT: She scalded her unfaithful partner | Faxinfo
September 25, 2026
MP Jansen-Webster: Job Fair must lead to lasting employment opportunities | The Peoples Tribune
September 25, 2026
KPSM officer selected for a half- year police training in Abu Dhabi | The Daily HeraldMinister of Justice Nathalie Tackling wishing Officer Richardson all the best as he embarks on his six-month training programme in Abu Dhabi. PHILIPSBURG--Officer Richardson of the St. Maarten Police Force KPSM, has been selected to participate in the International Association...
September 25, 2026
Roseburg reflects on killing of Peruvian journalist and political candidate Susy Aponte Polo | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Member of Parliament 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 life without fe...
September 25, 2026
Anguilla advances luxury yachting strategy at Monaco Yacht Show | The Daily HeraldFrom left: Sean Richard, Jameel Rochester, Keri Rogers and Sherman Williams at the Monaco Yacht Show 2026. ANGUILLA--During the past week Anguilla has been represented at the Monaco Yacht Show where they have been able to engage directly with yacht owners, operators, developer...
September 25, 2026
MP Lewis asks: Are there no Indian and Chinese merchants involved in money laundering? | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Lyndon Lewis on Thursday sharply questioned the priorities and performance of the Public Prosecutor’s Office, asking whether money-laundering investigations are being applied evenly across St. Maarten’s multicultural business community while als...
September 25, 2026
New Kingdom climate report cites St. Maarten as warning of future displacement | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--St. Maarten is being cited as one of the clearest examples within the Kingdom of the Netherlands of how extreme weather can force thousands of people from their homes, with a new joint climate and migration report warning that stronger adaptation, resilient housing...
September 25, 2026
Anguilla pushes luxury yachting strategy at Monaco Yacht Sho | The Peoples TribuneMONACO--Anguilla is advancing its luxury yachting strategy at the Monaco Yacht Show 2026 this week, engaging directly with yacht owners, operators, developers and industry leaders while gathering insights aimed at strengthening the island’s destination and port-of-entry experi...
September 25, 2026
PJIA welcomes Dr. Bekele as new Airport Medical Doctor | The Peoples TribuneSIMPSON BAY--Princess Juliana International Airport Operating Company N.V. (PJIA) has welcomed Dr. Kalkidan Bekele as its new Airport Medical Doctor, succeeding Dr. Swanston, who previously served in the role. PJIA said the appointment forms part of its continued focus on medi...
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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...
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September 24, 2026
Wever praises National Job Fair and employers who were hiring at the event | The Peoples Tribune
GREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Christopher Wever has commended the National Employment Services Center, NESC, for the organization of the National Job Fair 2026, saying the event demonstrated the value of bringing employers and job seekers together in one location and creatin...
September 24, 2026
National Job Fair 2026 draws strong employer turnout, on-the-spot hires | The Peoples Tribune
GREAT BAY--The Government of St. Maarten and the National Employment Services Center, NESC, brought employers and job seekers together Thursday for the National Job Fair 2026, with Government officials reporting strong business participation, on-the-spot interviews and early i...
September 24, 2026
MP Roseburg urges Govt to ‘create prison space now, so the next one thinks twice’ | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Sjamira Roseburg on Thursday urged Government to examine whether St. Maarten is approaching circumstances serious enough to justify extraordinary public-order measures, including the possibility of a state of emergency, while separately pressing...
September 24, 2026
2015 traffic law proposal resurfaces as Tackling pushes modernization | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Minister of Justice Nathalie Tackling told Parliament that St. Maarten’s Road Traffic Ordinance requires substantial modernization, revealing that a proposal dating back to 2015 is now being examined while Justice and TEATT consider how best to move forward with ref...
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...
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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...
Read more : Tackling answers questions on fatal crashes, hit-and-runs, DUI evidence and deportation | The Peoples Tribune
September 23, 2026
Young St. Maarten creator WhosAri, Certified Sampson turn video about school fights into positive message | The Peoples Tribune
GREAT 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...
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 | FaxinfoOn 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...
