October 02, 2026
Gumbs: housing policy focuses on reuse, densification and new partnerships | The Peoples TribuneSXM Talks — Latest News from St. Maarten / St. Martin
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October 02, 2026
Dutch Royal House earned nearly €576 Million from colonial system | The Peoples Tribune
October 02, 2026
Princess International Founder, St. Maarten Investor Sudi Özkan Dies at 87 | The Peoples Tribune
October 02, 2026
Gumbs: Paid parking and parking garages being considered for Philipsburg, Simpson Bay | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Minister of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment and Infrastructure (VROMI) Patrice Gumbs Jr. says Government is considering paid parking, multi-level parking facilities and public-private partnerships as part of efforts to address increasing parking pressu...
October 02, 2026
Wescot-Williams: Kingdom Summit and IPKO serve different roles | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--President of Parliament MP Sarah Wescot-Williams says the upcoming Kingdom Summit and the Interparliamentary Kingdom Consultation (IPKO) should not be viewed as competing or duplicating structures, stressing that one brings together the governments of the Kingdom wh...
October 02, 2026
Gumbs extends condolences on passing of cultural icon Louis ‘Pork Chop’ Richardson | The Daily HeraldMinister ECYS Melissa Gumbs standing with cultural icon Louis “Pork Chop” Lambert Richardson at the Sage Cultural Award ceremony on December 13, 2024. (File photo) PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport (ECYS) Melissa Gumbs has extended condolences to the...
October 02, 2026
Aruba tourism plan proposes new $25 visitor fee on top of existing $20 charge | The Peoples TribuneORANJESTAD, Aruba--Visitors to Aruba could face several new and higher tourism charges beginning in 2027 under a draft government tourism plan, including a new US$25 fee for eligible stay-over visitors that would be charged in addition to Aruba’s existing US$20 Sustainability...
October 02, 2026
USM welcomes new CFY cohort with two-day orientation programme | The Daily HeraldA scene during one of the sessions. PHILIPSBURG--The University of St. Martin (USM) welcomed its new Caribbean Foundation Year (CFY) students on Thursday, October 1, with the first day of a two-day orientation programme designed to prepare students for the start of classes. Th...
October 02, 2026
Queen of Essence & Mind inspires Group 2 pupils through reading visit | The Daily HeraldThe Queen of the Essence, and Mind, Khadijah Muller during the class visit. PHILIPSBURG--As part of its Literacy Month activities, Oranje School Group 2 students welcomed the Queen of the Essence and Mind Khadijah Muller, to their classroom for a special reading session recent...
October 02, 2026
NV GEBE meter checks remain largely reactive | The Daily HeraldPHILIPSBURG--Utilities company NV GEBE does not currently conduct comprehensive, system-wide testing of all electricity and water meters, with investigations generally taking place when customers report suspected billing or consumption problems or when an issue is identified i...
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SINT MAARTEN (POND ISLAND) - The University of St. Martin officially welcomed its new Caribbean Foundation Year (CFY) students on Thursday, October 1, 2026, with the first day of a two-day orientation program designed to prepare students academically, socially, and practically...
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October 02, 2026
Residents collaborate to grade Beaver drive in Cay Hill | Soualiganewsday
SINT MAARTEN (CAY HILL) - Last Sunday, residents of Beaver drive got together and took action to improve the condition of the unpaved section of their street. Fed up with the deteriorating condition of the street, particular when it rains and water settles and undermines the r...
October 02, 2026
Prime Minister Mercelina Extends Condolences on the Passing of Sudi Özkan | Government of Sint Maarten
Prime Minister Dr. Luc F.E. Mercelina has expressed his heartfelt condolences on the passing of Mr. Sudi Özkan, owner of Princess Port de Plaisance, remembering his contributions to Sint Maarten’s economy, education, and community life. “On behalf of the Government and people...
October 02, 2026
ENVIRONMENT: Clean St Martin continues beach cleanups | FaxinfoFollowing the mobilization of World Clean Up Weekend The Clean St Martin association invites volunteers to join them. Sunday, October 4th at 8am at La Belle Créole , to continue the cleanup and to link two sections of beach that have already been treated. The actions or...
October 02, 2026
DCNA allocates more than US $670,000 for nature restoration on Bonaire and Saba | The Peoples TribuneBONAIRE/SABA--The Dutch Caribbean Nature Alliance (DCNA) has allocated more than US $670,000 to four nature restoration projects on Bonaire and Saba through the first grant round of its Conservation & Restoration of Key Habitats Program. Three projects will be carried out...
October 02, 2026
MP Meyers: Where is the money from .sx domain? Raises original USM funding agreement | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Franklin Meyers has called for a full accounting of the country’s .sx internet domain, questioning how much revenue it generates annually and why proceeds he said were originally intended to benefit the University of St. Martin have apparently n...
October 02, 2026
SOLIDARITY: Food collection for animals | FaxinfoThis Saturday, October 3rd, from 17pm to 19pm , the volunteers of the Soualiga Animal Lovers association are waiting for you in front of the Super U in Hope Estate to collect food for dogs and cats. The I Love My Island Dog association will be there in the mo...
October 02, 2026
Forge Fitness SXM, Carib Swim Team mark nearly one year of dryland training partnership | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Forge Fitness SXM and Carib Swim Team (CST) are approaching one year of a dryland training partnership that has helped young swimmers build strength, power and endurance, while contributing to personal best times in the pool. The partnership places CST’s compet...
October 02, 2026
SOCIETY / One year of the GEM: mutual support in the service of autonomy | FaxinfoCreated to promote mutual support, social connection, and autonomy for people with mental disabilities or facing similar difficulties, the Mutual Support Group (GEM) celebrated his first birthday au Museum of Art For Science (AFS), which is leading the initiative A year during...
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October 01, 2026
St. Maarten’s high season airlift grows with new routes, returning flights and larger aircraft | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--With the Caribbean’s winter tourism season approaching, St. Maarten is beginning to see the familiar buildup in airlift that accompanies the busiest travel months of the year. This season, however, the increase is coming from several directions at once, including a...
Read more : St. Maarten’s high season airlift grows with new routes, returning flights and larger aircraft | The Peoples Tribune
September 30, 2026
Tourist Police to carry batons and handcuffs as Justice targets 20 recruits | The Peoples Tribune
GREAT BAY--Minister of Justice Nathalie Tackling says St. Maarten’s planned tourist police officers will be permitted to carry batons and handcuffs, while the Ministry is also studying whether equipment such as pepper spray and stun guns could eventually form part of their ope...
September 29, 2026
Lacroes suggests Causeway toll as possible source of govt. revenue | The Daily Herald
MP Francisco Lacroes. PHILIPSBURG--United People’s party (UP) Member of Parliament (MP) Francisco Lacroes has suggested introducing a toll on the Causeway Bridge as a possible way for the government to generate revenue and help reduce costs. Lacroes made the suggestion during...
September 29, 2026
New figures indicate 73.6% of St. Maarten adults overweight, nearly 44% obese | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Nearly three out of every four adults in St. Maarten are overweight and almost 44 percent are obese, according to figures attributed to the country’s 2023-2024 PAHO/WHO STEPS Survey, placing St. Maarten alongside Aruba in confronting extremely high levels of overwei...
September 28, 2026
Foundation Poured for new Soualiga Marketplace | Government of Sint MaartenThe first concrete of the new Soualiga Marketplace is now in place, following the pouring of its foundation and floor slab, with Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication Grisha Heyliger-Marten on hand to witness the event. The work on Thursd...
September 25, 2026
Netherlands moves toward legalizing water cremation as new funeral option | The Peoples TribuneTHE NETHERLANDS--The Netherlands is moving toward allowing water cremation, also known as alkaline hydrolysis or resomation, as a legal alternative to traditional burial and flame cremation under a proposed overhaul of the country’s funeral legislation. The planned change form...
