September 22, 2026
COURT / Hotel room thefts: three former employees sentenced | FaxinfoSXM Talks — Latest News from St. Maarten / St. Martin
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September 22, 2026
Sint Maarten Takes Important Step Toward Stronger Vocational Education and Labor Market Alignment | Soualiganewsday
September 22, 2026
A criminological perspective on crime in Sint Maarten: Part 1 | Soualiganewsday
September 22, 2026
CULTURE: Three projects linked to Saint-Martin supported by the Caribbean Culture Fund | FaxinfoLe Caribbean Culture Fund (CCF) continues its support for Caribbean artistic creation with the announcement of 21 new projects and residence programs selected as part of its fourth and fifth calls for projects. This new wave leads to 100 the number of initiatives...
September 22, 2026
Over 1554 kg of litter & debris collected during 2026 ICC | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) – Volunteers, students, community organisations and businesses came together across Sint Maarten and Saint-Martin for the 2026 International Coastal Cleanup (ICC), removing waste from beaches, coastlines, waterways and surrounding areas. Across the thr...
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 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...
September 22, 2026
Man UP, Check UP Campaign Records Highest-Ever Participation | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--The Positive Foundation and Elektralyets Foundation are celebrating the strongest participation in the history of the “Man UP, Check UP” Prostate Cancer Awareness Campaign, with 518 men receiving free PSA prostate cancer screenings during screening events held...
September 22, 2026
SOCIETY / Illiteracy: two actions to support the people of Saint-Martin | FaxinfoOn the occasion of National Days of Action Against Illiteracy (JNAI), created in 2013 and organized this year around the motto “10% concerned / 100% mobilized”, two initiatives are being offered in Saint-Martin. The objective: to raise awareness of the difficulties related to...
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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. ...
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September 22, 2026
SPORTS: Two mothers from Saint-Martin at the start of the Femina Adventure | Faxinfo
Marine Tellier Ourson and Mélanie Le Calvez, brought together by their respective children's school pick-ups, are embarking on a 100% women's multisport raid in Guadeloupe. To complete their budget, the “Bam Bam Pelican” launch an appeal for support Upon registration, the pair...
September 22, 2026
EVENT: The 31 candidates for Miss France 2027 will stop over in Saint-Martin | Faxinfo
Saint-Martin will host the traditional preparatory trip candidates for the election of Miss France In the autumn, the 31 regional Misses will fly to the Friendly Island aboard Air Caraïbes, for several days of exploring the territory. The announcement was made official...
September 22, 2026
NEWS: Robbery and increased security checks after a series of thefts | FaxinfoFollowing several robberies reported in recent days, the Sint Maarten Police reinforced its presence on the ground. Several suspects were arrested over the weekend. During the night of Friday, September 18th to Saturday, September 19th, the police also conducted a targeted che...
September 22, 2026
CITIZENSHIP: SAFE takes ten residents to the heart of the institutions | FaxinfoDu 14 21 in September , the SAFE Saint-Martin association organises a new trip dedicated to discovering European and French democratic institutions. Ten adults from Saint-Martin and Sint-Maarten will participate in this immersion, with stops in Strasbourg and Paris. À S...
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...
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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...
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September 21, 2026
SZV LAUNCHES 2026 CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE SURVEY | Soualiganewsday
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - SZV Social & Health Insurances is inviting clients to participate in its 2026 Customer Experience Survey, running from September 21 through October 2, 2026. The annual survey gives clients an opportunity to share their experiences with SZV servic...
September 21, 2026
Connor joins screening for prostate cancer campaign | The Daily Herald
VSA 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...
September 17, 2026
NV GEBE Advances Renewable Energy Plans with Solar and Battery Storage Site Inspections | SoualiganewsdaySINT 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 | SoualiganewsdaySINT 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...
