July 24, 2026
PJIA builds SXM’s Aviation Academy | The Daily HeraldSXM Talks — Latest News from St. Maarten / St. Martin
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July 24, 2026
Ministry of Justice, MECYS, and Sint Maarten Library to Establish Satellite Library at Point Blanche Prison | Soualiganewsday
July 24, 2026
Betty Estate Shooting Incident Leaves Male Nursing Two Gunshot Wounds to the Legs | Soualiganewsday
July 24, 2026
Coordination meeting held for Point Blanche prison project | The Daily HeraldConstruction Coordination meeting between the Ministry of VROMI, KPSM and contractors responsible for the new Point Blanche Prison. PHILIPSBURG--On July 23, a coordination meeting was held at the St. Maarten Police Force KPSM Headquarters, bringing together representatives of...
July 24, 2026
Police union says crime requires whole-of-government response | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--The NAPB St. Maarten Police Union has welcomed Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication Grisha Heyliger-Marten’s initiative to convene an urgent meeting with the Ministry of Justice and other partners following recent criminal incidents...
July 24, 2026
Stray dogs: Parliament abandons culling in overseas territories | FaxinfoThe amendment that was to authorize, under certain conditions, the culling of stray dogs in several overseas territories has finally been withdrawn from the emergency bill for agricultural protection and sovereignty . When joint parity committee On July 16, seven members of pa...
July 24, 2026
ENVIRONMENT: Galisbay Pond will benefit from European funding for its restoration | FaxinfoProject ecological rehabilitation of the Galisbay pond supported by the Collectivity of Saint-Martin, it was selected as part of the European BESTLIFE2030 program, a scheme financed by the European Union with the support of the French Office for Biodiversity (OFB), intended to...
July 24, 2026
ECONOMY: Overseas territories are building their economic roadmap | FaxinfoThe First Overseas Economic Conference have opened a joint reflection on the levers for development of the eleven overseas territories. For Alain Di Crescenzo, president of CCI France, the challenge is to shift perspectives: “I’m always told about the difficultie...
July 24, 2026
EVENT: The Gastronomy Festival is thinking bigger for its 6th edition | FaxinfoFor this sixth edition from November 11th to 22nd, the tourism office (OT) unveiled a program blending unmissable events and new features, with an original theme: coconut, chosen as the star ingredient of the year. Guadeloupean chef Jimmy Bibrac, winner of the Best Recipe in F...
July 24, 2026
FESTIVITIES: Grand-Case celebrates its history and its driving forces | FaxinfoThis Tuesday, July 21, 2026, the Grand-Case festival combined cultural celebration, historical tribute and recognition towards those who contribute to the dynamism of the neighborhood. The day began with a mass at Mary Star of the Sea Church, followed by the inau...
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Around thirty relatives, colleagues and former students gathered Tuesday evening in the Galisbay parking lot to pay tribute to Gabriel " Gaby " Marbœuf. The 76-year-old driving instructor, who died on July 9 in a road accident in Bellevue, near the border with Sint Maarten, tr...
Read more : TRIBUTE: A procession in memory of Gabriel Marbœuf | Faxinfo
July 24, 2026
BOXING: Two young men from Saint-Martin at the Sint Maarten Boxing Event | Faxinfo
Two boxers from the Orléans Boxing Club will represent Saint-Martin this Saturday, July 25th, at the “Test Your Skills – Boxing Event”, organized by the Pitt Bull Blair club of Sint Maarten. Seventeen-year-old Markey Archibalde, competing in the middleweight division, w...
July 24, 2026
CYCLING: Two stage wins for young Saint-Martin riders at the Tour de Guadeloupe U17 | Faxinfo
The young cyclists of the Marigot Sports Association (ASM) shone during the Guadeloupe U17 Cycling Tour , held from July 8th to 12th. Participating in an agreement with the Karénaj Cycling Club (KCU), Alfred Artsen, Junisio Brooks Lake and Lance Hunt Parotte proudly represente...
July 24, 2026
Five actors from Grand-Case were awarded prizes. | FaxinfoThe ceremony also provided an opportunity to honor five individuals and associations involved in the life of the neighborhood. Francine Carti She received a certificate of recognition for her career in hairdressing and her dedication to women and young people. After tra...
July 24, 2026
FOOTBALL: The SXM Soccer Academy ends the season in celebration | FaxinfoThe SXM Soccer Academy closed its 2025-2026 season with a festive day focused on sharing, sport and conviviality. In the morning, players, parents, and coaches gathered on the Soccer Five pitches for friendly matches themed around the World Cup. It was a fun, family-fri...
July 24, 2026
Levenstone pledges disciplined, compassionate leadership as Island Governor of Saba | The Peoples TribuneSABA--Jocelyn Roberto Levenstone formally accepted the office of Island Governor of Saba on July 9, pledging to exercise his authority with discipline, humility and respect for the generations that shaped the island. Levenstone, addressing members of the Island Councils and Ex...
July 23, 2026
Heyliger-Marten requests urgent meeting on crime in tourism areas | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication Grisha Heyliger-Marten has requested an urgent joint meeting with Minister of Justice Nathalie Tackling, the Police Force of St. Maarten and the Prosecutor’s Office to discuss recent crimina...
July 23, 2026
SZV accounts for 74% SMMC patient revenue, BES 10% | The Daily HeraldAn SMMC staffer (photo from SMMC 2025 Annual Report) CAY HILL--Social and Health Insurances SZV remained St. Maarten Medical Center's (SMMC) largest funding partner in 2025, accounting for 73% of the hospital's patient revenue. According to SMMC's 2025 Annual Report, re...
July 23, 2026
Anti-Poverty Platform calls for poverty to be a 2026 budget priority through amendment | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--The St. Maarten Anti-Poverty Platform has called on the Government and Parliament to amend the 2026 Country Budget so that reducing poverty becomes a measurable budget priority supported by clear targets, verified household data and regular reporting. In an open let...
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CAY HILL--St. Maarten Medical Center (SMMC) had Cg. 10.1 million in uncollectible receivables and write-offs in 2025, up from Cg. 9.5 million in 2024, as the hospital continued to face challenges collecting payments from under-insured and uninsured patients. According to SMMC’...
Read more : Unpaid patient bills cost SMMC Cg. 10.1M in 2025 | The Daily Herald
July 23, 2026
Contour Airlines announces new nonstop service between St. Thomas and St. Maarten | The Peoples Tribune
SXM AIRPORT--Contour Airlines today announced new nonstop service connecting two of the Caribbean's most iconic destinations: St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, and St. Maarten. The new route will operate between Cyril E. King Airport (STT) and Princess Juliana International Air...
July 22, 2026
GEBE given until July 27 to justify fuel-clause increase for BTP review | The Daily Herald
Head of BTP. Judianne Labega-Hoeve during meeting with Minister of TEATT, Grisha Heyliger-Marten, TEATT Chief of Staff, Otmar Jonis and Legal Council to the Minister of TEATT, Joeri Essed. POND ISLAND--The Bureau Telecommunication and Post (BTP) has given utilities company NV...
July 21, 2026
Scooter rider was arrested Monday morning with firearm | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - On July 20th, at approximately 9:50 p.m., officers of the Korps Politie Sint Maarten (KPSM) Patrol Unit were conducting a routine patrol when they observed an individual riding a scooter. Officers attempted to stop the rider for a control;...
July 20, 2026
The Ministry of VSA and the Inspectorate of VSA is issuing the following alert! | Government of Sint MaartenDue to yet unknown reasons a large quantity of fish has been found dead in the communicating channel between Fresh Pond and Great Salt Pond, near the Illidge Road turnabout. The heat and direct sunlight are speeding up the rotting process and is producing a very unpleasant st...
July 18, 2026
Shooter flees on Scooter after Discharging Gun at Simpson Bay Parking Lot Hitting Two Vehicles | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (SIMPSON BAY) - On Friday July 17th at approximately 11:40 p.m. police dispatch received several reports of gunshots being fired in the Simpson Bay area, in close proximity to a well-known and frequently visited location. Preliminary investigation revea...
