August 08, 2026
PJIAE projects 1.8 million passengers in 2025 | The Peoples TribuneSXM Talks — Latest News from St. Maarten / St. Martin
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August 08, 2026
St. Maarten leads Caribbean summer travel surge with 133% increase in search interest | The Peoples Tribune
August 08, 2026
Sunrise gives travelers out of SXM a new connection to the Caribbean | The Peoples Tribune
August 08, 2026
With regional cyber threats on the rise, CBCS Strengthens defenses | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--The Centrale Bank van Curaçao en Sint Maarten (CBCS) has outlined its ongoing efforts to manage fraud risk and strengthen cybersecurity in its 2024 Annual Report. The report highlights the actions taken by the Bank in response to growing cyber threats affecting fina...
August 08, 2026
MP Lacroes urges action on Dutch student housing crisis affecting St. Maarten students | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Francisco Lacroes is calling for immediate and coordinated action to address the housing challenges faced by St. Maarten students in the Netherlands, emphasizing that “time is of the essence.” At the same time, he is asking parents and students...
August 08, 2026
Curaçao Finance Minister questions Integrity of Jardin appointment, Central Bank response cites legal caps | The Peoples TribuneWILLEMSTAD--Curaçao’s Minister of Finance Javier Silvania has raised serious concerns over the recent appointment of José Jardim, former Financial and Economic Director at the Central Bank of Curaçao and Sint Maarten (CBCS), as CEO of Banco di Caribe, a financial institution t...
August 08, 2026
TamLeo Books author Cantave shares St. Martin stories in the Netherlands | The Peoples TribuneTHE HAGUE--St. Martin’s history and culture took center stage in The Hague when TamLeo Books author Ralph Cantave brought the island’s stories to life during a special event at the St. Maarten House. Cantave read excerpts from Soualigan Tales: Steve Takes A Stand, his TamLeo B...
August 08, 2026
Three educators complete professional development workshop on Inclusive Education | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Three educators recently completed Advancing Inclusive Education Practices, a one-day professional development workshop hosted by The Spectrum Support Box and facilitated by Inclusive Education Consultant and Trainer Alisha Brookes. Held at Van Dorp Spaces in Simpso...
August 08, 2026
Sr. Regina School students showcase island tourism at 2026 Tourism Fair | The Peoples TribuneSIMPSON BAY--Sr. Regina Primary School successfully hosted its 2026 Tourism Fair on Friday, May 29, giving Group 7 and Group 8 students the opportunity to showcase their knowledge of St. Maarten’s tourism industry through creative booth-style presentations. The fair, held at S...
August 08, 2026
List of studies show that SXM students chose for the future | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--The 25 students who departed St. Maarten for the Netherlands this past weekend have made academic choices collectively reflecting the demands of a rapidly changing world dominated by technology, healthcare innovation, and global systems thinking. The fields of study...
Local News
August 08, 2026
ODM: Remain Vigilant and Monitor MDS Weather Reports for Potential Storm Activity | Government of Sint MaartenGREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) – Fire Chief and National Disaster Coordinator (NDC) of the Office of Disaster Management (ODM) Clive Richardson, is calling on residents and the business community to remain vigilant and monitor local weather reports from the Meteorological De...
Read more : ODM: Remain Vigilant and Monitor MDS Weather Reports for Potential Storm Activity | Government of Sint Maarten
August 08, 2026
Minister Plenipotentiary Arrindell attends Bastille Day Festivities in The Hague | Government of Sint Maarten
THE NETHERLANDS (THE HAGUE) – Minister Plenipotentiary of Sint Maarten, the Honorable Drs. Gracita R. Arrindell, attended the Bastille Day celebrations on July 14, 2026, at the Embassy of the Republic of France in The Hague. The minister joined members of the diplomatic corps...
August 08, 2026
PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST FOR ST. MAARTEN | The Daily Herald
DATE ISSUED: Friday 7th August 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 8th August 2026 WEATHER: This afternoon through Saturday midday: Partly cloudy with light haze and isolated showers. Forecast High: 32°C / 90°F &nb...
August 07, 2026
Curaçao raises maximum fine for anti-money laundering violations to one million guilders | The Peoples TribuneWILLEMSTAD--Businesses and professionals subject to Curaçao’s anti-money laundering rules could face significantly heavier financial penalties for failing to comply with requirements governing unusual transactions, with the maximum administrative fine increased from 100,000 gu...
August 07, 2026
New SMADE board seeks to increase local participation in major development projects | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--The St. Maarten Association for Development Environment (SMADE) has announced its newly elected Board and outlined a 2026 agenda focused on increasing opportunities for local companies and professionals to participate in major public and private development projects...
August 07, 2026
NV GEBE turns over more than 400 documents to BTP for billing review | The Daily HeraldMinister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Traffic and Telecommunications (TEATT) Grisha Heyliger-Marten. PHILIPSBURG--More than 400 financial, operational and technical documents have been submitted by NV GEBE as part of an independent review of the utility’s billing practices an...
August 07, 2026
UNOPS asked to review Theo’s sentence calculation after two figures presented | The Daily HeraldMinister of Justice Nathalie Tackling. POINTE BLANCHE--Minister of Justice Nathalie Tackling has explained why she decided to ask the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) to independently verify a prison sentence calculation after two different calculations were...
August 07, 2026
Marines provides military assistance during search of Point Blanche Prison | The Daily HeraldDutch marine checking light fixtures for prohibited items such as drugs and weapons during search at the Point Blanche Prison. POINT BLANCHE--The Marine detachment on St. Maarten assisted local authorities on Wednesday in conducting a contraband search at the Point Blanche Cor...
August 07, 2026
WIFOL starts search for new union leader | The Daily HeraldPHILIPSBURG--The Workers Institute for Organised Labour (WIFOL) has launched a search for a new union leader, inviting interested persons to submit expressions of interest as the organisation moves toward electing new leadership. In a public notice, WIFOL said it is seeking a...
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August 05, 2026
Kidney disease drives more than 13,600 treatments as SMMC specialist care delivers | The Peoples TribuneCAY HILL--St. Maarten Medical Center carried out 13,641 hemodialysis treatments in 2025, while continuing to expand the specialist services available to patients through a combination of permanently based and rotational doctors. The kidney-care figures form part of a much larg...
Read more : Kidney disease drives more than 13,600 treatments as SMMC specialist care delivers | The Peoples Tribune
August 04, 2026
Port St. Maarten on course for nearly 1.8 million cruise passengers in 2026 | The Peoples Tribune
POINT BLANCHE-- Port St. Maarten welcomed 1,051,030 cruise passengers from 396 vessel calls during the first seven months of 2026, placing the destination ahead of its preliminary projections and on course to receive nearly 1.8 million cruise passengers by the end of the...
August 03, 2026
EPIC launches 2nd annual Caribbean photo contest | The Peoples Tribune
GREAT BAY--Environmental Protection in the Caribbean (EPIC) has officially opened entries for the Seas & Scenes: Love the Caribbean Photo Contest 2026, a month-long event celebrating the vibrant culture and natural beauty of the region. Running from August 1 through August...
August 03, 2026
Drive Safe SXM and Slow Down Nuh Join Forces: French and Dutch Sides Unite for Road Safety | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Member of Parliament (MP) Sjamira D.M. Roseburg and Gaelle Arndell owner of Soualichi Driving School have announced that their two road safety movements, Drive Safe SXM and Slow Down Nuh, are joining forces to promote safer roads across the island. I...
August 02, 2026
Employees escape during armed robbery at Mr. Cool | The Daily Herald A late afternoon armed robbery attempt took place at Mr. Cool located on the Union Road near the French border. COLE BAY--The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) is actively investigating an armed robbery that occurred on July 29 at Mr. Cool on Union Road, a short distan...
July 29, 2026
How do you move an entire hospital? SMMC has a seven-movement strategy | The Peoples TribuneCAY HILL--St. Maarten Medical Center, SMMC, is developing a coordinated relocation strategy based on the “Seven Movements of Healthcare” to guide the transfer of hospital services into the new St. Maarten General Hospital, SMGH. The seven movements cover the areas that mu...
