November 06, 2026
PINK OCTOBER: The Pink Rackets, a tournament dedicated to solidarity | FaxinfoSXM Talks — Latest News from St. Maarten / St. Martin
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November 06, 2026
Sint Maarten: WIB reopens its renovated Simpson Bay branch | Faxinfo
November 06, 2026
GOLF: THE 22ND "CONCORDIA CUP" THIS WEEKEND IN MULLET BAY | Faxinfo
November 06, 2026
PANORAMA SESSIONS: Malandra Jr., Peter Sweet and Soleben at the top of the 9th edition | FaxinfoLe SXM Festival donne rendez-vous aux amateurs de musique électronique samedi 7 novembre pour la 9e édition des Panorama Sessions, organisée en plein air au sommet de Rainforest Adventures, à Sint Maarten. De 15h à 21h, les mélomanes pourront profiter d’une programmation house...
November 05, 2026
One Island, One Economy: COCI and CCISM sign historic cooperation agreement | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--In a historic step toward greater economic cooperation between Dutch and French St. Martin, the St. Maarten Chamber of Commerce and Industry (COCI) and the Chambre Consulaire Interprofessionnelle de Saint-Martin (CCISM) officially signed a Memorandum of Understandin...
November 05, 2026
Aruba Parliament demands answers from Netherlands over Queen Beatrix's remarks about Betico Croes | The Peoples TribuneORANJESTAD--Aruba's Parliament has unanimously approved a motion demanding that the Dutch government explain controversial personal notes written by then Queen Beatrix in 1983 about Aruban political leader Betico Croes, including a statement suggesting that the Netherlands sho...
November 05, 2026
VROMI MINISTER GUMBS MEETS WITH SOLID WASTE BIDDERS | Government of Sint MaartenThe 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 from questions raised...
November 05, 2026
NEWS IN BRIEF: A turbulent night at Grand-Case airport | FaxinfoDuring the night of Wednesday, November 4th to Thursday, November 5th, several premises at Grand-Case airport, including car rental offices and storage spaces were forced open and vandalized. The precise circumstances of the breaking in and the extent of the theft...
November 05, 2026
MP Doran proposes St. Martin Culture Week to preserve heritage, and boost tourism | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Egbert J. Doran has formally submitted a proposal to the Ministers of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport (ECYS) and Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication (TEATT) to explore the establishment of an annual St. Martin Culture...
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...
Local News
PHILIPSBURG--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...
Read more : Team St. Maarten departs for 2026 OECS Swimming Championships | The Daily Herald
November 05, 2026
Integrity Summit focuses on building stronger institutions | The Daily Herald
Summit 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 Herald
Crime 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...
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...
November 05, 2026
VROMI MINISTER GUMBS MEETS WITH SOLID WASTE BIDDERS | SoualiganewsdaySINT 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 | SoualiganewsdaySINT 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...
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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...
