September 23, 2026
Port St. Maarten joins regional talks on improving cruise visitor experience | The Peoples TribuneSXM Talks โ Latest News from St. Maarten / St. Martin
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September 23, 2026
WIB Hosts Prostate Cancer Awareness Discussion for Male Employees
September 23, 2026
Ministry vehicle costs rise 30.5% to Cg 2.83 million in 2027 draft budget | The Peoples Tribune
September 23, 2026
Juliana: Mullet Bay masterplan must balance nature, recreation and development | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--The future of Mullet Bay will move into a more public phase on Wednesday, September 23, when Lyongo Architecture presents its approach and initial thinking for a new masterplan covering the approximately 67-hectare Mullet Bay area. The architecture and urban design...
September 23, 2026
Govt. moves Vocational Education Reform into implementation | The Peoples TribuneGREAT 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 23, 2026
SOCIETY: What if the next flag of Saint-Martin was yours? | FaxinfoThe countdown has begun until September 30th at noon. . There is only one week left to the day to get out the pencils, markers, design software or simply let your imagination run wild and propose a visual identity for the territory. The competition is open to ever...
September 23, 2026
CPS Closed from 10:00 AM on Friday | Government of Sint MaartenThe Collective Prevention Services (CPS), would like to inform the general public that the office at the Vineyard Building Office Park in Philipsburg will be closed as of 10:00 AM on Friday, September 25. The closure is related to a team building activity for the staff....
September 23, 2026
Minister Connor Attends Global Coalition on Aging UNGA Side Event in New York | Government of Sint MaartenMinister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor, attended a high-level side event hosted by the Global Coalition on Aging this afternoon in New York during the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly. The event brought together international leaders, health...
September 23, 2026
AWARD: Christophe Henocq made a Knight of the National Order of Merit | FaxinfoSurrounded by his family, friends, and colleagues, the archaeologist and scientist received the insignia of Knight of the National Order of Merit presented by Prefect Cyrille Le Vรฉly. An award that recognizes several decades dedicated to the history and heritage of Saint-Marti...
September 23, 2026
CULTURE: Opera comes to Saint-Martin for a good cause | FaxinfoOn October 9th and 10st, the La Chapelle Theater will open its doors to opera singing with โThe Voice of the Heartโ , two benefit concerts organized by the Rotary Club Saint-Martin North An opportunity to discover a captivating musical universe , still often overlooked, to off...
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September 23, 2026
Burial site, DNA testing concerns will likely delay reburial of Statia ancestors | The Peoples TribuneST. EUSTATIUS--The planned reburial of the remains of enslaved African ancestors unearthed at the Golden Rock archaeological site on St. Eustatius is likely to be officially postponed, as concerns continue over proposed DNA research, the permanent burial location and the level...
Read more : Burial site, DNA testing concerns will likely delay reburial of Statia ancestors | The Peoples Tribune
September 22, 2026
The Setai plans apprenticeships, internships, certifications and management track for locals | The Peoples Tribune
INDIGO BAY--The Setai St. Maarten has outlined plans for a major local workforce development program that will include partnerships with St. Maarten schools, annual internships and apprenticeships, internationally recognized hospitality certification, culinary training and a d...
September 22, 2026
Netherlands joins international push for tighter control of advanced AI | The Peoples Tribune
GREAT BAY--The Netherlands has joined a group of international leaders calling for stronger controls over the world's most advanced artificial intelligence systems, warning that the speed at which AI is developing could exceed governments' ability to manage emerging safety and...
September 22, 2026
Minister Connor joins Kingdom delegation at UN as Trump delivers wide-ranging address | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA) Claret Connor was seated prominently near the front of the United Nations General Assembly Hall on Tuesday as United States President Donald Trump delivered his address during the opening day of the high-...
September 22, 2026
A Step Beyond builds digital and AI skills in St. Maarten schools | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Young people in St. Maarten are beginning to look more critically at what they see online, while education professionals are gaining first-hand experience with practical ways to bring artificial intelligence, media literacy and digital literacy into the classro...
September 22, 2026
Getting tested is great, supporting awareness shouldnโt be taboo | The Peoples Tribune๐๐ฉ๐ณ๐ฐ๐ถ๐จ๐ฉ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ต ๐๐ฆ๐ฑ๐ต๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ฃ๐ฆ๐ณ, ๐๐ฉ๐ฆ ๐๐ฆ๐ฐ๐ฑ๐ญ๐ฆโ๐ด ๐๐ณ๐ช๐ฃ๐ถ๐ฏ๐ฆ ๐ฉ๐ข๐ด ๐ฃ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ฏ ๐ถ๐ด๐ช๐ฏ๐จ ๐ช๐ต๐ด ๐๐ณ๐ฐ๐ด๐ต๐ข๐ต๐ฆ ๐๐ข๐ฏ๐ค๐ฆ๐ณ ๐๐ธ๐ข๐ณ๐ฆ๐ฏ๐ฆ๐ด๐ด ๐๐ฆ๐ณ๐ช๐ฆ๐ด ๐ต๐ฐ ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ท๐ฆ ๐ต๐ฉ๐ฆ ๐ค๐ฐ๐ฏ๐ท๐ฆ๐ณ๐ด๐ข๐ต๐ช๐ฐ๐ฏ ๐ฃ๐ฆ๐บ๐ฐ๐ฏ๐ฅ ๐ด๐ช๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ญ๐ฆ ๐ณ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ช๐ฏ๐ฅ๐ฆ๐ณ๐ด ๐ต๐ฐ โ๐จ๐ฆ๏ฟฝ...
September 22, 2026
MP Labega backs St. Maarten drag racing team, facilitates meeting with ECYS Minister | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Dimar Labega has expressed support for the St. Maarten Drag Racing Association as six local race cars prepare to represent the country at the Grenada International Drags 2026, while also facilitating a recent meeting between the association and...
September 22, 2026
CULTURE: Three projects linked to Saint-Martin supported by the Caribbean Culture Fund | FaxinfoLe Caribbean Culture Fund (CCF) continues its support for Caribbean artistic creation with the announcement of 21 new projects and residence programs selected as part of its fourth and fifth calls for projects. This new wave leads to 100 the number of initiatives...
September 22, 2026
COURT / Hotel room thefts: three former employees sentenced | FaxinfoThree former employees of 'A luxury hotel in Terres Basses' were tried on Thursday, September 17, for four thefts committed in guests' rooms. E. and T. were sentenced to eight months suspended sentence while L. receives four months suspended . The case begins in July 20...
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September 22, 2026
COURT / He hit her โby reflexโ: a man on trial for domestic violence | FaxinfoOn Wednesday, September 16, a man in his fifties appeared in court for โhabitual violenceโ 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...
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September 21, 2026
Immigration kiosks closed as personnel shortage affects public service | The Peoples Tribune
GREAT 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
SZV LAUNCHES 2026 CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE SURVEY | Soualiganewsday
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - SZV Social & Health Insurances is inviting clients to participate in its 2026 Customer Experience Survey, running from September 21 through October 2, 2026. The annual survey gives clients an opportunity to share their experiences with SZV servic...
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 โMan UP, Check UPโ prostate cancer awareness campaign, with Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor VSA Claret Connor urging men to take res...
September 17, 2026
Joanice Richardson elected as new WIFOL President, Thompson ousted | The Daily HeraldPHILIPSBURG--Theophilus Thompson is no longer president of the Workers Institute for Organized Labour Association (WIFOL) following a congress held at the WIFOL building on Thursday, September 17, during which members elected a new executive board. Retiree and businessm...
September 17, 2026
NV GEBE Advances Renewable Energy Plans with Solar and Battery Storage Site Inspections | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - As NV GEBE marked its 66th anniversary on September 16, 2026, the company also taking steps toward the future of energy on St. Maarten with site inspections related to its planned solar energy and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects. The in...
