September 25, 2026
Suspect Arrested at Home Following Firearm Threat Complaint | SoualiganewsdaySXM Talks — Latest News from St. Maarten / St. Martin
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September 25, 2026
MOVE FOR HER challenges St. Maarten to take 5 million steps for breast cancer awareness | The Peoples Tribune
September 25, 2026
Locals and Tourists take the field Saturday in the Friendly Island Softball Classic | The Peoples Tribune
September 25, 2026
Statia voters head to polls March 17 for two elections | The Peoples TribuneST. EUSTATIUS--Voters on St. Eustatius will go to the polls on Wednesday, March 17, 2027, to elect members of the Island Council and the Electoral College, with preparations already underway for the two elections. Although both elections will take place on the same day, they s...
September 25, 2026
Audit Chamber calls for greater clarity in governance surrounding the Minister Plenipotentiary | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) – The General Audit Chamber has published its audit into the governance and financial management surrounding the Minister Plenipotentiary and the Cabinet in the Netherlands. The Minister Plenipotentiary fulfills an important constitutional role within...
September 25, 2026
Statia prepares for 2027 Island Council and Electoral College elections | SoualiganewsdaySINT EUSTATIUS (ORANJESTAD) - Voters on Sint Eustatius will go to the polls on Wednesday, 17 March 2027, to elect members of the Island Council and the Electoral College. The two elections will take place on the same day but serve different purposes and have different voter el...
September 25, 2026
MPs Ottley and Kotai Explore Aruba’s Electricity Pricing Model, Seek Lessons for St. Maarten And GEBE | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN/ARUBA (ORANJESTAD) - Members of Parliament (MPs) Omar Ottley and Viren Kotai used their attendance at the Parlatino convention in Aruba this week as an opportunity to look beyond discussions and explore practical solutions that could benefit the people of St. Maar...
September 25, 2026
COURT: She scalded her unfaithful partner | FaxinfoOn Friday, September 18, a 35-year-old woman appeared in court for having threw boiling oil on her spouse She was sentenced to 24 months in prison , including 12 suspended sentences. On June 24th, around 4 a.m., the police were called to the Louis Constant Fleming Hospi...
September 25, 2026
MP Jansen-Webster: Job Fair must lead to lasting employment opportunities | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Veronica Jansen-Webster welcomed the turnout at the National Job Fair 2026 at the Aleeze Convention Center. Having encouraged job seekers of different ages to attend and helped some prepare for interviews, she was especially pleased to hear from...
September 25, 2026
PROFILE / Temiti Clarke: young filmmaker from Saint-Martin awarded for her documentary on Irma | FaxinfoIn 2024, seven years after Irma, Temiti Clarke chose to recount the cyclone as she remembered it: through the solidarity and kindness of the inhabitants . His documentary “Together: in the eye of the storm” , selected from 11 international festivals et six times awarded...
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September 25, 2026
SENATORIAL ELECTIONS 2026 / One seat, six candidates: who will be senator? | FaxinfoTwo days before the senatorial election on September 27th, six lists are competing in Saint-Martin : Annick petrus , with Alexandre Choisy; Daniel Gibbs , with Marie-Dominique Ramphort; Bernadette Venthou Dumaine , with Fabien Galvani; Valerie Damaseau , with Michel Petit; Rap...
Read more : SENATORIAL ELECTIONS 2026 / One seat, six candidates: who will be senator? | Faxinfo
September 25, 2026
Roseburg reflects on killing of Peruvian journalist and political candidate Susy Aponte Polo | The Peoples Tribune
GREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Sjamira Roseburg has expressed sadness over the killing of Peruvian journalist and political candidate Susy Aponte Polo, while highlighting the importance of ensuring that women are able to participate in politics and public life without fe...
September 25, 2026
Anguilla advances luxury yachting strategy at Monaco Yacht Show | The Daily Herald
From left: Sean Richard, Jameel Rochester, Keri Rogers and Sherman Williams at the Monaco Yacht Show 2026. ANGUILLA--During the past week Anguilla has been represented at the Monaco Yacht Show where they have been able to engage directly with yacht owners, operators, developer...
September 25, 2026
MP Lewis asks: Are there no Indian and Chinese merchants involved in money laundering? | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Lyndon Lewis on Thursday sharply questioned the priorities and performance of the Public Prosecutor’s Office, asking whether money-laundering investigations are being applied evenly across St. Maarten’s multicultural business community while als...
September 25, 2026
New Kingdom climate report cites St. Maarten as warning of future displacement | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--St. Maarten is being cited as one of the clearest examples within the Kingdom of the Netherlands of how extreme weather can force thousands of people from their homes, with a new joint climate and migration report warning that stronger adaptation, resilient housing...
September 25, 2026
Anguilla pushes luxury yachting strategy at Monaco Yacht Sho | The Peoples TribuneMONACO--Anguilla is advancing its luxury yachting strategy at the Monaco Yacht Show 2026 this week, engaging directly with yacht owners, operators, developers and industry leaders while gathering insights aimed at strengthening the island’s destination and port-of-entry experi...
September 25, 2026
PJIA welcomes Dr. Bekele as new Airport Medical Doctor | The Peoples TribuneSIMPSON BAY--Princess Juliana International Airport Operating Company N.V. (PJIA) has welcomed Dr. Kalkidan Bekele as its new Airport Medical Doctor, succeeding Dr. Swanston, who previously served in the role. PJIA said the appointment forms part of its continued focus on medi...
September 24, 2026
The Setai uses National Job Fair to connect with St. Maarten’s future workforce | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--The Setai St. Maarten was represented at the National Job Fair 2026 on Thursday, using the event to connect with job seekers and members of the public while continuing to build awareness of the significant employment and career opportunities expected to accompany th...
September 24, 2026
Wever praises National Job Fair and employers who were hiring at the event | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Christopher Wever has commended the National Employment Services Center, NESC, for the organization of the National Job Fair 2026, saying the event demonstrated the value of bringing employers and job seekers together in one location and creatin...
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September 24, 2026
Tackling answers questions on fatal crashes, hit-and-runs, DUI evidence and deportation | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Minister of Justice Nathalie Tackling provided Parliament with detailed answers Thursday to a series of questions first posed by Member of Parliament Egbert Doran in July, offering clarification on several issues that have generated public concern following fatal tr...
Read more : Tackling answers questions on fatal crashes, hit-and-runs, DUI evidence and deportation | The Peoples Tribune
September 23, 2026
Young St. Maarten creator WhosAri, Certified Sampson turn video about school fights into positive message | The Peoples Tribune
GREAT BAY--A young St. Maarten content creator has gone the extra mile to turn criticism surrounding a viral video into something positive for his peers, with support from influencer Certified Sampson and youth media organization Teen Times, which first reported the initiative...
September 23, 2026
Govt. moves Vocational Education Reform into implementation | The Peoples Tribune
GREAT BAY--The Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport (ECYS) has taken an important step toward strengthening vocational education and improving the connection between education and the labor market in St. Maarten. A Plan of Action for the reform has been approve...
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 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...
September 21, 2026
Connor joins screening for prostate cancer campaign | The Daily HeraldVSA 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...
