October 06, 2026
Prime Minister invites public to Constitution Day Church Service, Oct. 12 | The Peoples TribuneSXM Talks — Latest News from St. Maarten / St. Martin
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October 05, 2026
SMSF seeks Sports Director, Treasurer and Marketing Support | The Peoples Tribune
October 05, 2026
Central Bank publishes St. Maarten instant payment fees, revealing wide differences between banks | The Peoples Tribune
October 06, 2026
OpenAI to introduce invisible watermarks for ChatGPT and Codex text in Europe | The Peoples TribuneNEW YORK--OpenAI has announced plans to begin placing invisible watermarks in eligible text generated by ChatGPT and Codex in the European Union as the company moves to comply with transparency requirements under the EU AI Act. The company announced the move on Monday, Oc...
October 05, 2026
Minister Heyliger-Marten confirms formal inquiry into SOL fuel pricing structure | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication Grisha Heyliger-Marten has confirmed that a formal inquiry into SOL’s fuel pricing structure has been initiated through the Bureau Telecommunications and Post, marking a concrete step by Governme...
October 05, 2026
Dutch government moves to secure affordable air and ferry links for St. Eustatius and Saba | The Peoples TribuneTHE HAGUE--The Dutch Government has presented a new vision for improving air and sea connections to St. Eustatius and Saba, acknowledging that high ticket prices, limited frequencies and unreliable transportation are restricting residents’ access to essential services and hold...
October 05, 2026
New Contour St. Thomas route strengthens St. Maarten’s role as Caribbean aviation gateway | The Peoples TribuneAIRPORT--Contour Airlines received a special welcome at Princess Juliana International Airport on Monday as invited guests gathered to inaugurate the airline’s new nonstop service between St. Maarten and St. Thomas. Steelpan music added a distinctly Caribbean touch to the occa...
October 05, 2026
Heyliger-Marten outlines 2027 plan to build new economic pillars beyond tourism | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication Grisha Heyliger-Marten says Government’s 2027 economic strategy will focus on strengthening the tourism sector while deliberately building additional economic pillars in areas such as agriculture...
October 05, 2026
KPSM Notice: Owner of White Car License Plate M-19113 Requested to Contact Police Urgently | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The KPSM (Police Force of Sint Maarten) kindly requests the owner of the vehicle depicted in the attached photographs to report to Police Headquarters in Philipsburg at their earliest convenience. The owner is requested to provide the necessary vehic...
October 05, 2026
Dutch government moves to keep smartphones out of schools for entire school day | The Peoples TribuneTHE HAGUE, Netherlands--The Dutch government wants smartphones kept out of schools for the entire school day, including during breaks and on school grounds, as it expands measures aimed at reducing digital distractions and protecting children from online risks. The government...
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October 05, 2026
Mussington case postponed to January 2027 after defense requests more preparation time | The Peoples TribuneMARIGOT, Saint-Martin--The court proceedings involving Collectivité President Louis Mussington will resume on January 11, 2027, after judges granted a request from his attorney for additional time to prepare the defense. The matter had been scheduled to come before the Saint-M...
Read more : Mussington case postponed to January 2027 after defense requests more preparation time | The Peoples Tribune
October 05, 2026
Statia joins seven islands in E8 push for equal investment, stronger capacity and climate action | The Peoples Tribune
ST. EUSTATIUS--Representatives from Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba joined the five Dutch Wadden Islands for a two-day working program on Texel aimed at strengthening cooperation among eight island communities and advancing a common agenda with the Dutch Government and Parliam...
October 05, 2026
Migratory Bird Festival to highlight wetlands, birds | The Daily Herald
Wetlands Around Me is a new bilingual colouring book and nature journal. It features 33 plants and animals from St. Martin’s wetlands. FRENCH QUARTER--Amuseum Naturalis will host a free Migratory Bird Festival on Saturday, October 10, from 9:00am to noon, featuring the launch...
October 05, 2026
Heyliger-Marten: Philipsburg revitalization moving toward implementation | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication Grisha Heyliger-Marten says the Philipsburg Beautification and Revitalization initiative remains active and is moving toward implementation, with Government pursuing a phased series of projects a...
October 05, 2026
Heyliger-Marten orders supermarket cost study | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication Grisha Heyliger-Marten says her Ministry is preparing a broad supermarket pricing and cost-structure study aimed at determining why grocery prices in St. Maarten remain high and which Government...
October 05, 2026
BTP completes forensic review of GEBE fuel costs and tariff calculations | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY, St. Maarten – The Bureau Telecommunications and Post has completed what Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication Grisha Heyliger-Marten described as an extensive forensic recalculation of GEBE’s fuel-cost recovery and tariff calculation...
October 05, 2026
Prime Minister Mercelina salutes teachers across St. Maarten on World Teachers’ Day | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina extends heartfelt appreciation and congratulations to all teachers across Sint Maarten in celebration of World Teachers’ Day today, October 5, recognizing their dedication, professionalism and lasting contribution to the develop...
October 05, 2026
Minister Gumbs: I never ordered halt to teacher appreciation coupon distribution | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport Melissa Gumbs has rejected claims that she ordered a halt to the distribution of Teacher Appreciation Coupon Sheets to public school teachers, saying no such instruction was ever given. Gumbs was responding to con...
October 05, 2026
When Should You Get a Mammogram? Age, Risk and Family History Matter | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--One of the most important questions during Breast Cancer Awareness Month is also one of the most common: When should a woman start getting mammograms? The answer is not exactly the same for everyone. Age is an important factor, but family history, genetics, previous...
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October 03, 2026
Saturday Morning Building Fire Contained. Two Treated for Smoke Inhalation | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - At approximately 10:15 a.m. today, October 3, 2026 , the Police Dispatch Center was notified of a fire at a business establishment located on E. Camille Richardson . The Fire Department was immediately notified and dispatched to the locat...
Read more : Saturday Morning Building Fire Contained. Two Treated for Smoke Inhalation | Soualiganewsday
October 02, 2026
NV GEBE meter checks remain largely reactive | The Daily Herald
PHILIPSBURG--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...
October 01, 2026
St. Maarten’s high season airlift grows with new routes, returning flights and larger aircraft | The Peoples Tribune
GREAT 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...
September 30, 2026
Tourist Police to carry batons and handcuffs as Justice targets 20 recruits | The Peoples TribuneGREAT 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 HeraldMP 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...
