September 10, 2026
Govt answers Council of Advice Concerns on 2027 Budget, says changes were made | The Peoples TribuneSXM Talks — Latest News from St. Maarten / St. Martin
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September 10, 2026
NAPB: Budget 2027 must deliver for justice workers, public safety | The Daily Herald
September 10, 2026
EGO pilot to teach young people AI, digital literacy, robotics, SEL | The Daily Herald
September 10, 2026
WIB Announces Rescheduled Date for “Walking into the Future – Building Progress” Walk-a-Thon | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Windward Islands Bank (WIB) is pleased to announce the rescheduled date for its “Walking into the Future – Building Progress” Walk-a-Thon, now taking place on Sunday, September 27, 2026 , beginning at the WIB Bush Road Digital Branch at 5:30am ....
September 09, 2026
CBCS gets international support to measure how climate change could affect St. Maarten’s economy | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--The Central Bank of Curaçao and St. Maarten (CBCS) will receive international technical support to better understand how stronger storms, droughts, rising temperatures and other effects of climate change could impact the economies, banks and wider financial sys...
September 09, 2026
Prostate Cancer Myths Men Need to Stop Believing | The Peoples Tribune𝘐𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘴𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘦𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦’𝘴 𝘛𝘳𝘪𝘣𝘶𝘯𝘦’𝘴 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘊𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘳 𝘈𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘚𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴, 𝘸𝘦 𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘬𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘯𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘳,...
September 09, 2026
St. Maarten among first Caribbean destinations for Royal Caribbean’s new Hero of the Seas | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Royal Caribbean’s new Hero of the Seas is scheduled to make its first call on St. Maarten on August 24, 2027 (barring a change), placing the destination among the early Caribbean ports to welcome the fourth ship in the cruise line’s Icon Class fleet. The St. Maarten...
September 09, 2026
New Weather Monitoring Network gives real-time picture of conditions across island | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--The Meteorological Department of St. Maarten (MDS) says its expanded network of automatic weather stations is giving forecasters a more detailed, real-time picture of conditions across the island, strengthening weather forecasting, early warnings, disaster preparedn...
September 09, 2026
Analysis: The biggest message in Governor Baly’s speech was about Government itself | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Governor Ajamu Baly’s speech at the opening 2026-2027 Parliamentary Year contained enough announcements to fill several government agendas: a Cg 670.3 million revenue projection, Cg 221.2 million in capital investment, healthcare reform, a Waste Authority, new justi...
September 09, 2026
Two NEC Distribution staffers mark 10 years with company | The Daily HeraldFrom left: Carl Riley, Steven Arrindel, Murphy Sharplis, Winsley LeBlanc PHILIPSBURG--Two NEC Distribution employees have reached a 10-year milestone with the company, with Sales Representative Murphy Sharplis and Warehouse Manager Steven Arrindel being recognised for a decade...
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Governor Ajamu Baly and his wife arrive at Parliament for the opening of the 2026-2027 Parliamentary Year on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. PHILIPSBURG--The Government plans to establish a Waste Authority responsible for solid waste and wastewater as part of a new comprehensive W...
Read more : Government to establish waste authority under new waste law | The Daily Herald
September 09, 2026
Minister Heyliger-Marten Welcomes Donation of Fish Aggregating Devices. To Strengthen Local Fisheries | Soualiganewsday
SINT MAARTEN (POND ISLAND) - Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication (TEATT), the Honorable Grisha Heyliger-Marten, has welcomed the arrival of three Fish Aggregating Devices (FADs) donated to the Government of Sint Maarten by the Government of C...
September 09, 2026
XTRATIGHT ENTERTAINMENT INTRODUCES AROMA A MULTICULTURAL FOOD & MUSIC FESTIVAL | Soualiganewsday
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Xtratight Entertainment is introducing a new celebration of one of Sint Maarten’s greatest characteristics: its extraordinary multicultural community. AROMA — Sint Maarten’s Multicultural Food & Music Festival will take place on Sunday, December...
September 09, 2026
St. Dominic High School Celebrates a Generous Alumni Donation | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (SOUTH REWARD) - As part of our recent 30th Anniversary Celebration, St. Dominic High School was proud to recognize the generosity and continued support of Mr. Suraj Amarnani, Class of 2003. In June of 2025, Mr. Amarnani made a remarkable donation of US$5,10...
September 09, 2026
USM Invites the community to Lit Night and Encourages Attendees to Wear Yellow on Thursday | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (POND ISLAND) - The University of St. Martin (USM) invites the public to attend Lit Night @ USM on Thursday, September 10, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the USM campus. The event will provide an open-mic platform for students, facult...
September 09, 2026
NAPB Looks to 2027 Budget for Concrete Investment in Justice Workers and Public Safety | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Following yesterday’s formal presentation of the draft 2027 National Budget, the board of NAPB Sint Maarten hopes that the coming parliamentary debate will provide clear details on how the budget will strengthen the justice system and fulfi...
September 09, 2026
23 Recruits Complete Introduction Program. Start Two-Year Training Program in Law Enforcement | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - A new class of the Basic Police and Coast Guard Training (BOPK) has successfully completed the four-week introductory program Stronger Together. The introductory period officially concluded today with an entry ceremony and cap ceremony held at Parera...
September 09, 2026
PUBLIC WORKS / Sandy Ground Bridge: disruptions this Wednesday morning | FaxinfoThe technical interventions on the Sandy Ground bridge began yesterday with a visual diagnosis of the structure, carried out in the presence of technicians and a hydraulic expert. This Wednesday, September 9th, The opening and closing maneuvers of the bridge are schedule...
September 09, 2026
Nahjah Wyatte Muñoz receives President of Parliament Award | The Daily HeraldFourteen-year-old athlete Nahjah Wyatte Muñoz (third right), winner of the 2026 President of Parliament Award, stands with the other finalists and Parliament officials during Tuesday’s reception marking the opening of the new parliamentary year. Muñoz was recognised after beco...
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September 08, 2026
Gumbs: Putting limits on use of govt vehicles can reduce costs | The Daily HeraldPHILIPSBURG--Finance Minister Marinka Gumbs says putting limits on the use of government vehicles is an area where government can reduce costs with potential savings in vehicle maintenance, purchases and fuel. Gumbs made the remarks during a press conference at Parliamen...
Read more : Gumbs: Putting limits on use of govt vehicles can reduce costs | The Daily Herald
September 08, 2026
Four in 10 dutch 15-year-olds lack basic reading skills as literacy decline deepens | The Peoples Tribune
THE HAGUE--Nearly four in every 10 Dutch 15-year-olds do not have the minimum reading proficiency considered necessary to fully participate in society, according to the latest international PISA results, deepening concerns over declining literacy levels in the Netherlands. Mor...
September 08, 2026
Draft 2027 budget projects Cg 670.3 million in revenue, Cg 662.2 million in expenses | The Peoples Tribune
GREAT BAY--The Government of St. Maarten is projecting Cg 670.3 million in revenue against Cg 662.2 million in current expenditures in its Draft 2027 National Budget, leaving a positive difference of approximately Cg 8.1 million. The proposed budget also includes Cg 221.2...
September 07, 2026
Minister Tackling Advances St. Maarten’s Justice Priorities at Judicial Four-Party Consultation | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Last week, Minister of Justice Nathalie Tackling represented Sint Maarten at the Judicial Four-Party Consultation (JVO) held in Curaçao from September 1–3, where the Ministers of Justice of Sint Maarten, Curaçao, Aruba and the Netherlands met to addr...
September 06, 2026
WIB Cardholders can earn Double AAdvantage® Miles through November 6 | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--The Windward Islands Bank (WIB) has launched a limited-time promotion giving eligible AAdvantage® credit cardholders the opportunity to earn double AAdvantage® miles on every eligible transaction through November 6, 2026. The promotion, which began September 6,...
September 06, 2026
Ministry TEATT says 48 Car Rental Operators are Compliant and Issues Final Notice to Outstanding Permit Holders | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Ministry of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication (TEATT), through the Inspectorate of Economic and Transport Affairs (IETA), has published the list of Car Rental operators that have successfully completed the 2026 Confirmati...
