November 08, 2026
Parents, authorities urged to be alert as students gather in “hidden” spaces to smoke weed before school | The Peoples TribuneSXM Talks — Latest News from St. Maarten / St. Martin
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November 08, 2026
Gumbs: Special needs education roadmap to begin in 2027, Cg 1.8 million in broader education funding | The Peoples Tribune
November 08, 2026
St. Maarten's stars, culture and history to get greater visibility at Airport and Cruise Port | The Peoples Tribune
November 08, 2026
RISC rehabilitation expected to be completed by August 2027, NSI highlights funding challenges | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport (ECYS) Melissa Gumbs has confirmed that rehabilitation works at the Raoul Illidge Sports Complex (RISC) are scheduled for completion by August 4, 2027, with repairs to the western bleachers expected to be complete...
November 08, 2026
Government Introduces Youth Participation Framework to Give Children Greater Say in School Rules, Policies and Decisions Affecting Them | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Children and young people in St. Maarten are to be given greater opportunities to influence government policies, school rules and decisions affecting their daily lives under a Youth Participation Policy Framework published in the National Gazette of November 6, 2026...
November 08, 2026
Parliament's “Build Your Budget” exercise reveals how residents' would spend 1 million guilders | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Education, healthcare, infrastructure and public safety emerged as the leading priorities among participants in Parliament of St. Maarten's “Build Your Budget” exercise, which invited members of the public to consider how they would distribute government resources a...
November 08, 2026
Simpson Bay Lagoon Authority Office Opens Temporary Office at the Ferry Dock as of Monday, November 9th | SoualiganewsdayPORT ST. MAARTEN – Port St. Maarten Group (PSG) announces that the Simpson Bay Lagoon Authority Corporation (SLAC) office and public-facing services will be operational as of Monday, November 9 th , 2026, at the Ferry Dock across from the Princess Juliana International Airport...
November 08, 2026
MP Lewis seeks answers from Justice Minister on passenger’s release after firearms seizure. Cites Class Justice | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Member of Parliament (MP) and Chairman of the Justice Committee Lyndon Lewis is requesting that the Minister of Justice Nathalie Tackling give a written and a public update on the seizure of three firearms at Princess Juliana International Airpo...
November 08, 2026
Preparations in high gear for the NAGICO Health & Wellness Fair- Ready Set Test! | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Excitement is at its peak, as final preparations are underway for the highly anticipated NAGICO Health & Wellness Fair, set to take place this weekend. The event will kick off promptly at 6:30 a.m. and continue until 2:00 p.m., offering a full da...
November 07, 2026
Netherlands approves major AI Strategy to reduce dependence on US and China | The Peoples TribuneTHE HAGUE--The Dutch government has unveiled a national artificial intelligence (AI) strategy aimed at reducing the Netherlands' dependence on American and Chinese technology companies, expanding international partnerships, strengthening European technological independence and...
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November 07, 2026
Dutch government moves to end Automatic father's surname for newborns | The Peoples TribuneTHE HAGUE--The Dutch government has unveiled proposed legislation that would end the longstanding practice of automatically giving children the father's surname when married parents fail to make a different choice. Instead, newborns would receive a combination of both parents'...
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November 07, 2026
2027 study financing list reflects shift toward technical, healthcare and specialized careers | The Peoples Tribune
GREAT BAY--The Government of St. Maarten has significantly expanded its Study Financing Priority List for 2027, introducing new fields in renewable energy, climate resilience, specialized healthcare, digital technology, sports science and skilled trades, while removing several...
November 07, 2026
Gumbs confirms Setai permits dating back to 2023 remain unresolved | The Peoples Tribune
GREAT BAY--Minister of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment and Infrastructure (VROMI) Patrice Gumbs has confirmed that permit applications connected to The Setai development, formerly Villa Levant, dating from 2023, 2024 and 2025 remain under evaluation, while acknow...
November 07, 2026
Garbage tender remains under evaluation, Gumbs explains two-parcel change | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Minister of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment and Infrastructure (VROMI) Patrice Gumbs has confirmed that no contracts have yet been awarded under the controversial 2026–2029 garbage collection tender, despite evaluation results identifying the highest-r...
November 07, 2026
Interact Clubs Led Rotary Club of St. Martin Sunset Meeting in Celebration of World Interact Week 2026 | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - More than 150 Interactors came together in a powerful celebration of youth leadership, service, and fellowship as the Rotary Club of St. Martin Sunset dedicated its November 2nd, 2026, general meeting to World Interact Week 2026. In a special show of...
November 07, 2026
Gumbs: GEBE base rate no longer covers operating costs, Ottley says fuel clause applied to fill the hole | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--NV GEBE's base electricity rate has not increased since 2011 and is no longer sufficient to cover the utility's operating expenses, Minister of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment and Infrastructure (VROMI) Patrice Gumbs disclosed during Friday's continuat...
November 07, 2026
Minister Gumbs: Sun Resorts appeals Mullet Bay Beach ruling that the beach is public | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Sun Resorts Limited N.V. has appealed the July 7, 2026 court ruling that declared Mullet Bay Beach public property and rejected the company's claim of ownership over the popular shoreline, Minister of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment and Infrastructure...
November 07, 2026
Connor assures families financial aid will not be cut despite Cg 2 million budget short | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA) Claret Connor has assured Parliament that families who qualify for government financial assistance will not lose their benefits because of an approximately Cg 1.8 million difference between projected assi...
November 07, 2026
Gumbs: Cutting Parliament's travel budget could fix schools, but cannot feed children year after Year | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Establishing a permanent school breakfast program for approximately 400 vulnerable children in St. Maarten would require an estimated Cg 576,000 every year, Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport (ECYS) Melissa Gumbs told Parliament on Friday, warning that...
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November 05, 2026
False Shooting Alarm Leads Police To Discover Three Children Living in Deplorable Conditions | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) is investigating an unusual incident that unfolded on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, involving a false report of a shooting, the discovery of three children in deplorable living conditions, and the subsequent arres...
Read more : False Shooting Alarm Leads Police To Discover Three Children Living in Deplorable Conditions | Soualiganewsday
November 04, 2026
PM Mercelina: New GEBE generators will move St. Maarten from electricity stability to reliability | The Peoples Tribune
GREAT BAY--St. Maarten's long-awaited investment in three new Wärtsilä generators is expected to reach commissioning in 2028, following the signing of agreements on Wednesday, November 4, that will pave the way for an investment exceeding US$70 million in the country's electri...
November 04, 2026
MP Labega takes aim at fellow DP Minister Gumbs over tax reform delays and lack of deliverables | The Peoples Tribune
GREAT BAY--Democratic Party Member of Parliament Dimar Labega delivered harsh criticism of Minister of Finance Marinka Gumbs, a fellow member of the Democratic Party, during Tuesday evening's parliamentary debate on the draft 2027 National Budget, questioning her leadersh...
November 04, 2026
FREEGAN: It is unacceptable for edible food to go to waste while families struggle to eat | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--The FREEGAN Foundation is calling on more supermarkets and wholesalers across St. Maarten to take responsibility for reducing food waste and supporting families in need, questioning how perfectly edible food can be discarded while hundreds of residents struggle...
November 03, 2026
Census shows population growth and ageing trend in St. Maarten | The Daily HeraldPHILIPSBURG--St. Maarten’s population grew by approximately 25 per cent between 2011 and 2022, while the proportion of residents aged 65 and older nearly tripled, according to three reports released by the Department of Statistics (STAT) from the 2022 Population and Housing Ce...
November 03, 2026
Public Service Center Reception Desk Restores Regular Hours, Including Afternoon Service | Government of Sint MaartenThe Ministry of General Affairs announces that the Reception Desk of the Public Service Center (PSC), located at the Government Administration Building on Soualiga Road, has restored its regular operating hours effective Monday, November 2, 2026. The restored schedule includes...
