August 04, 2026
Still no traffic plan as cruise and air arrival figures could expand | The Peoples TribuneSXM Talks — Latest News from St. Maarten / St. Martin
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August 04, 2026
Justice Minister says UNOPS contract with Tackling Law ended before she took office | The Daily Herald
August 04, 2026
Port St. Maarten on course for nearly 1.8 million cruise passengers in 2026 | The Peoples Tribune
August 04, 2026
A kind, gentle soul,'The Daily Herald’ mourns loss of reporter Robert Luckock | The Daily HeraldThe late Robert Luckock. PHILIPSBURG--“The Daily Herald” is mourning the loss of senior reporter Robert Luckock, who passed away after a brief illness. He was 74. Luckock fell ill on Saturday and was rushed to St. Maarten Medical Center (SMMC), where he was admitted. He...
August 04, 2026
ENVIRONMENT / Sargassum: Diversion barriers to be installed soon | FaxinfoSargassum: Diversion barriers to be installed soon After more than two years of studies and administrative procedures, the " anti-sargassum nets ", announced in 2022 , will finally be installed. The local authority plans for 700 meters of barriers. in Cul-de-Sac Bay in...
August 04, 2026
Campo as mirror for colonial power, military masculinity | The Daily HeraldThe brothel. WILLEMSTAD--Visits to Curaçao’s now-defunct brothel Campo Alegre played a significant role in shaping the masculinity, camaraderie, and identity of many Dutch naval officers. At the same time, these practices were intertwined with colonial inequality and instituti...
August 03, 2026
CBCS reports stronger growth, lower inflation for St. Maarten in 2025 | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--St. Maarten recorded continued economic growth, a sharp decline in inflation and an improved fiscal position in 2025, according to the Centrale Bank van Curaçao en St. Maarten’s Annual Report 2025. The CBCS reported that St. Maarten’s real gross domestic produc...
August 03, 2026
Minister Gumbs concludes BOPP placement | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Minister of Finance Marinka Gumbs and her Cabinet have announced the successful completion of Ifechukwude Akams’ internship under the Business Outreach and Placement Program, BOPP. Through the Department of Youth Affairs’ program, Akams completed her work exper...
August 03, 2026
Inaugural Back-to-School Expo aims to support families ahead of school year | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--As the start of the new school year approaches, families across St. Maarten are preparing for challenges that extend far beyond purchasing school supplies. Rising costs, academic expectations, concerns about children’s mental well-being and the growing influenc...
August 03, 2026
Joint law enforcement operation results in arrests, vehicle seizures | The Daily HeraldA Nunchuck and a machete, both were confiscated during a multidisciplinary control operation that took place on July 31. COLE BAY/BELVEDERE--A large-scale multidisciplinary control operation carried out by the Police Force of St. Maarten KPSM, Customs Department and the Immigr...
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August 03, 2026
‘Love is love’: Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten joins Amsterdam Canal Parade | The Peoples TribuneAMSTERDAM--Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten joined thousands of participants and spectators in Amsterdam on Saturday for the annual Canal Parade, using the occasion to encourage young LGBTQ+ people to live openly and confidently as themselves. The parade, held on August 1, form...
Read more : ‘Love is love’: Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten joins Amsterdam Canal Parade | The Peoples Tribune
August 03, 2026
EPIC launches 2nd annual Caribbean photo contest | The Peoples Tribune
GREAT BAY--Environmental Protection in the Caribbean (EPIC) has officially opened entries for the Seas & Scenes: Love the Caribbean Photo Contest 2026, a month-long event celebrating the vibrant culture and natural beauty of the region. Running from August 1 through August...
August 03, 2026
Ministers Arrindell and Gumbs Welcomes Sint Maarten Students to the Netherlands for their Academic Journey | Soualiganewsday
THE NETHERLANDS (THE HAGUE) – On Monday morning August 3 rd , 2026, Minister Plenipotentiary Drs. Gracita R. Arrindell and Minister of Education, Culture, Youth & Sport, Hon. Melissa D. Gumbs, welcomed 30 Sint Maarten students at Schiphol Airport upon arrival with guidance...
August 03, 2026
ACT. MINISTER OF JUSTICE HONORS INSPECTOR HELEN ROMEO ON 40 YEARS OF DISTINGUISHED SERVICE | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Acting Minister of Justice, the Honorable Marinka J. Gumbs, extends heartfelt congratulations to Inspector Helen Romeo, who celebrated the remarkable milestone of 40 years of dedicated service to the people of Sint Maarten on August 1, 2026. Forty ye...
August 03, 2026
COCI Business Mixer Continues Momentum for "Island Roots to Global Routes" Mission to Miami | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The St. Maarten Chamber of Commerce & Industry (COCI) hosted a productive "Island Roots to Global Routes" Business Mixer, this past Friday, July 31st, as excitement continues to build for the upcoming Business Expansion Mission & Expo taking...
August 03, 2026
Police Arrests Two Suspects Following Monday Afternoon Home Invasion Ill-treating Elderly Female. Third Suspect on the Run | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (POINT BLANCHE) - KPSM officers arrested two male suspects, identified by their initials J.K.F. and Y.L.H., believed to be involved in a home invasion that occurred on Monday afternoon, August 3, 2026, in the Point Blanche area. The incident occurred shortly befor...
August 03, 2026
BOPP Students Complete Placement at the Tax Administration | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - After a month of practical learning, five students have successfully completed their placement at the Tax Administration through the 2026 Business Outreach and Placement Program (BOPP). During the program, they gained valuable experience and learned...
August 03, 2026
Public campaign to explain new early warning system starts today | The Daily HeraldThe new colour-codes for different emergencies to be launched with new emergency Early Warning System (EWS). PHILIPSBURG--The Office of Disaster Management (ODM), in collaboration with the Department of Communication (DCOMM), will launch a public awareness campaign today, Mond...
August 03, 2026
French authorities report increase in violent crime | The Daily HeraldPhotos taken from the report illustrating Police and Gendarmes during various controls. MARIGOT--Violent crime and offences against property increased in St. Martin during the first six months of 2026, although authorities recorded significant progress in tackling organised cr...
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August 03, 2026
Drive Safe SXM and Slow Down Nuh Join Forces: French and Dutch Sides Unite for Road Safety | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Member of Parliament (MP) Sjamira D.M. Roseburg and Gaelle Arndell owner of Soualichi Driving School have announced that their two road safety movements, Drive Safe SXM and Slow Down Nuh, are joining forces to promote safer roads across the island. I...
Read more : Drive Safe SXM and Slow Down Nuh Join Forces: French and Dutch Sides Unite for Road Safety | Soualiganewsday
August 02, 2026
Employees escape during armed robbery at Mr. Cool | The Daily Herald
A late afternoon armed robbery attempt took place at Mr. Cool located on the Union Road near the French border. COLE BAY--The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) is actively investigating an armed robbery that occurred on July 29 at Mr. Cool on Union Road, a short distan...
July 29, 2026
How do you move an entire hospital? SMMC has a seven-movement strategy | The Peoples Tribune
CAY HILL--St. Maarten Medical Center, SMMC, is developing a coordinated relocation strategy based on the “Seven Movements of Healthcare” to guide the transfer of hospital services into the new St. Maarten General Hospital, SMGH. The seven movements cover the areas that mu...
July 29, 2026
Ombudsman flags persistent failures at VROMI and Justice | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--The Ministries of VROMI and Justice accounted for 33 of the 48 formal complaints investigated by the Ombudsman in 2025, representing nearly seven in every ten formal cases opened during the year. VROMI recorded 21 formal investigations, more than double the nine reg...
July 28, 2026
Preliminary findings expose gaps in protection for domestic violence victims | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Preliminary findings from an investigation by the Ombudsman have identified three systemic concerns in St. Maarten’s response to domestic violence: deficiencies and loopholes within the legal and policy framework, indications that cultural biases may affect governme...
July 28, 2026
By 2050, St. Maarten could see 136 hot days, less rain and 22cm of sea-level rise | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--A new climate report projects that St. Maarten could experience as many as 249 hot days each year (exceeding 29.5 degrees Celsius) by the end of this century under a high-emissions scenario, while annual rainfall could decline by nearly half and sea levels rise by u...
