November 05, 2026
One Island, One Economy: COCI and CCISM sign historic cooperation agreement | The Peoples TribuneSXM Talks — Latest News from St. Maarten / St. Martin
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November 05, 2026
Aruba Parliament demands answers from Netherlands over Queen Beatrix's remarks about Betico Croes | The Peoples Tribune
November 05, 2026
VROMI MINISTER GUMBS MEETS WITH SOLID WASTE BIDDERS | Government of Sint Maarten
November 06, 2026
MP Peterson's proposed 80% cut to Parliament travel could free up Cg 904,624 for school repairs, other issues | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Raeyhon Peterson's proposal to cut Parliament's travel budget by 80% could redirect Cg 904,624 toward repairs at St. Maarten's public schools, providing a significant increase in funding for school maintenance at a time when the Ministry of Educ...
November 05, 2026
MP Wever proposes 100% student debt coverage for govt. employees | The Daily Herald~Questions govt on range of issues~ PHILIPSBURG--Unified Resilient St Maarten Movement (URSM) Member of Parliament (MP) Christopher Wever has proposed that government consider covering 100% of student debt for its employees, instead of the current 50%, as part of efforts...
November 05, 2026
Team St. Maarten departs for 2026 OECS Swimming Championships | The Daily HeraldPHILIPSBURG--And they're off! Twenty-five swimmers have departed St. Maarten today to represent the island at the 2026 OECS Swimming Championships, scheduled for November 6 to 8 at the Rodney Heights Aquatic Centre in Gros Islet, Saint Lucia. The delegation will compete...
November 05, 2026
Integrity Summit focuses on building stronger institutions | The Daily HeraldSummit participants. PHILIPSBURG--Representatives of 23 organisations from across the Dutch Caribbean are in St. Maarten for the Fourth Annual Integrity Summit, which is focusing on strengthening institutions and promoting ethical leadership. The summit began on November 2 and...
November 05, 2026
Armed robbers target fast-food drive-through | The Daily HeraldCrime scene WILLEMSTAD--Two armed men robbed the McDonald's branch on Dr. Maalweg at Saliña in Curaçao on Tuesday evening, escaping with an entire cash register drawer. According to initial reports, the suspects approached the drive-through window unexpectedly. At least one wa...
November 05, 2026
Fifteen participants complete hospitality training programme | The Daily HeraldThe participants joyfully celebrating their completion of the programme. ST. EUSTATIUS--Fifteen participants have successfully completed the Hospitality Training Programme, developed through a collaboration between Region Deal Statia, the Statia Government, and Summa College E...
November 05, 2026
Bervoets highlights link between coral reef protection and public health at Barbados conference | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--St. Maarten natural resource manager, marine conservationist and author Tadzio Bervoets, MSc, highlighted the importance of protecting Caribbean coral reefs not only as an environmental priority, but also as a matter of public health, food security and economic resi...
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November 05, 2026
LU Summit unites educators in landmark professional development event | The Peoples TribuneCAY HILL--Learning Unlimited Preparatory School (LUPS) successfully hosted the Learning Unlimited Summit 2026 on Monday, November 2, bringing together educators, school leaders, and educational professionals from across St. Maarten and neighboring Anguilla for an extraordinary...
Read more : LU Summit unites educators in landmark professional development event | The Peoples Tribune
November 05, 2026
VROMI MINISTER GUMBS MEETS WITH SOLID WASTE BIDDERS | Soualiganewsday
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT The Minister of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment and Infrastructure (VROMI), Mr. Patrice Gumbs, held a meeting with the participants that bid on the solid waste tender to discuss the evaluation process and the next steps. The meeting followed f...
November 05, 2026
Rotary Club of Sint Maarten-Mid Isle & WIB celebrate Literacy and Excellence at 2026 Spelling Bee Competition | Soualiganewsday
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Rotary Club of Sint Maarten-Mid Isle, in partnership with Windward Islands Bank (WIB), successfully launched its 2026 Annual Spelling Bee Competition with the preliminary round held on Sunday, November 1, at Paradise Event Hall. The eve...
November 05, 2026
4th CBCS Fintech Conference Brings Together Local and International Experts to Discuss the Future of the Financial Sector | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN/CURACAO - The future of financial services took center stage at the fourth edition of the annual CBCS Fintech Conference, organized by the Centrale Bank van Curaçao en Sint Maarten (CBCS) in Curaçao on October 30. International speakers shared their insights on st...
November 05, 2026
Rotary Clubs of St. Martin Sunset and Sint Maarten-Mid Isle Bring Hope and Support to 50 Vulnerable Mothers | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Welcoming a new baby should be a moment filled with joy, love, and hope. Yet, for some expectant mothers, preparing for childbirth can bring financial challenges and uncertainty. Recognizing this need, the Rotary Club of St. Martin Sunset and the Rot...
November 05, 2026
Bervoets Links Coral Reef Protection and Public Health at Barbados Conference | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) — Sint Maarten natural resource manager, marine conservationist and author Tadzio Bervoets, MSc, highlighted the connections between coral reef protection, public health and climate resilience at the Climate and One Health Conference in Barbados, held...
November 05, 2026
USM Alumna Veronica Browne Inspires CFY Students | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (POND ISLAND) - University of St. Martin (USM) alumna and Telem Group manager Veronica Browne returned to USM to deliver an inspiring pep talk to students enrolled in the Caribbean Foundation Year (CFY) program. Browne shared her personal educational and professio...
November 05, 2026
WIB Welcomes Customers to Its Renovated Simpson Bay Branch | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (SIMPSON BAY) - The Windward Islands Bank (WIB) is pleased to announce the reopening of its renovated Simpson Bay Branch at Airport Road 15, which welcomed customers back on Tuesday, November 3. The reopening was marked with a small ceremony on Wednesday, November...
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...
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November 04, 2026
PM Mercelina: New GEBE generators will move St. Maarten from electricity stability to reliability | The Peoples TribuneGREAT 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...
Read more : PM Mercelina: New GEBE generators will move St. Maarten from electricity stability to reliability | The Peoples Tribune
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 Tribune
GREAT 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...
November 03, 2026
Father awarded damages after mother took children | The Daily HeraldPHILIPSBURG--A man has been awarded 41,783.08 euros in damages after the Court of First Instance found that his former wife acted unlawfully by taking their three children from St. Maarten to South Africa without his knowledge or consent. In a judgment delivered on September 2...
