October 06, 2026
Simpson Bay Dock to undergo refurbishment work starting Oct 7 | The Daily HeraldSXM Talks — Latest News from St. Maarten / St. Martin
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October 06, 2026
OpenAI to introduce invisible watermarks for ChatGPT and Codex text in Europe | The Peoples Tribune
October 06, 2026
Minister Plenipotentiary Arrindell Participates in 2026 Annual VNG Congress. Provided Opportunity to Strengthen Contacts & Exchange Views | Soualiganewsday
October 06, 2026
Chinese presence grew, but few signs of state influence | The Daily HeraldContainer ship in Cura ç ao. THE HAGUE--The new research report “Chinese Presence and Geopolitical Resilience in the Caribbean Parts of the Kingdom of the Netherlands” will be published and presented today, Tuesday. The study examines Chinese presence in Aruba, Bonaire, Curaça...
October 05, 2026
Central Bank publishes St. Maarten instant payment fees, revealing wide differences between banks | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY- - The Centrale Bank van Curaçao en St. Maarten (CBCS) has published an overview of the fees financial institutions charge customers for instant payments, giving consumers and businesses a clearer picture of what it costs to transfer money between participating...
October 05, 2026
PJIA CEO Michael Cleaver welcomes Contour’s new St. Thomas-St. Maarten service | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Princess Juliana International Airport CEO Michael Cleaver has welcomed Contour Airlines to St. Maarten following the launch of the carrier’s new nonstop service between St. Thomas and St. Maarten, describing the route as an important addition to regional connectivi...
October 05, 2026
IMMIGRATION AND MARTIME SERVICES, TEMPORARILY RELOCATED TO FERRY DOCK AT PJIA DURING SIMPSON BAY DOCK REFURBISHMENT | Government of Sint MaartenWorks on the comprehensive rebuilding and beautification of the Simpson Bay dock are entering a new phase. Over the past month, the lights, broken fencing, car wrecks, and bin have been removed. As of Wednesday, October 7th, the Simpsonbay dock will&nb...
October 05, 2026
AUC, Ministry VSA & Positive Foundation Free Breast and Health Screenings for Women A Success | Government of Sint MaartenOn Saturday, October 3, 2026, the Honourable Prime Minister of Sint Maarten, Dr. Luc Marcelina visited the American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine’s (AUC) Breast and Health Screening event held in the Vineyard building. This is an ongoing collabora...
October 05, 2026
Minister Plenipotentiary Arrindell Participates in 2026 Annual VNG Congress. Provided Opportunity to Strengthen Contacts & Exchange Views | Government of Sint MaartenTHE NETHERLANDS (THE HAGUE) – Minister Plenipotentiary Drs. Gracita R. Arrindell, recently attended the 2026 Annual Congress of the Association of Netherlands Municipalities (VNG), held in the Achterhoek, with Oost Gelre and Winterswijk serving as host municipalities. Th...
October 05, 2026
Caribbean Journalism Seminar 2026 focused on innovation, responsible use of AI | The Peoples TribuneORANJESTAD, Aruba--The Red Arubiano di Prensa Profesional (RAPP) organized the third annual Caribbean Journalism Seminar from September 25 to 27, placing innovation and artificial intelligence at the center of discussions about the future of journalism. The three-day program,...
Local News
October 05, 2026
Minister Heyliger-Marten confirms formal inquiry into SOL fuel pricing structure | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication Grisha Heyliger-Marten has confirmed that a formal inquiry into SOL’s fuel pricing structure has been initiated through the Bureau Telecommunications and Post, marking a concrete step by Governme...
Read more : Minister Heyliger-Marten confirms formal inquiry into SOL fuel pricing structure | The Peoples Tribune
October 05, 2026
Dutch government moves to secure affordable air and ferry links for St. Eustatius and Saba | The Peoples Tribune
THE HAGUE--The Dutch Government has presented a new vision for improving air and sea connections to St. Eustatius and Saba, acknowledging that high ticket prices, limited frequencies and unreliable transportation are restricting residents’ access to essential services and hold...
October 05, 2026
New Contour St. Thomas route strengthens St. Maarten’s role as Caribbean aviation gateway | The Peoples Tribune
AIRPORT--Contour Airlines received a special welcome at Princess Juliana International Airport on Monday as invited guests gathered to inaugurate the airline’s new nonstop service between St. Maarten and St. Thomas. Steelpan music added a distinctly Caribbean touch to the occa...
October 05, 2026
Heyliger-Marten outlines 2027 plan to build new economic pillars beyond tourism | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication Grisha Heyliger-Marten says Government’s 2027 economic strategy will focus on strengthening the tourism sector while deliberately building additional economic pillars in areas such as agriculture...
October 05, 2026
KPSM Notice: Owner of White Car License Plate M-19113 Requested to Contact Police Urgently | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The KPSM (Police Force of Sint Maarten) kindly requests the owner of the vehicle depicted in the attached photographs to report to Police Headquarters in Philipsburg at their earliest convenience. The owner is requested to provide the necessary vehic...
October 05, 2026
Dutch government moves to keep smartphones out of schools for entire school day | The Peoples TribuneTHE HAGUE, Netherlands--The Dutch government wants smartphones kept out of schools for the entire school day, including during breaks and on school grounds, as it expands measures aimed at reducing digital distractions and protecting children from online risks. The government...
October 05, 2026
Mussington case postponed to January 2027 after defense requests more preparation time | The Peoples TribuneMARIGOT, Saint-Martin--The court proceedings involving Collectivité President Louis Mussington will resume on January 11, 2027, after judges granted a request from his attorney for additional time to prepare the defense. The matter had been scheduled to come before the Saint-M...
October 05, 2026
Statia joins seven islands in E8 push for equal investment, stronger capacity and climate action | The Peoples TribuneST. EUSTATIUS--Representatives from Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba joined the five Dutch Wadden Islands for a two-day working program on Texel aimed at strengthening cooperation among eight island communities and advancing a common agenda with the Dutch Government and Parliam...
October 05, 2026
Migratory Bird Festival to highlight wetlands, birds | The Daily HeraldWetlands Around Me is a new bilingual colouring book and nature journal. It features 33 plants and animals from St. Martin’s wetlands. FRENCH QUARTER--Amuseum Naturalis will host a free Migratory Bird Festival on Saturday, October 10, from 9:00am to noon, featuring the launch...
Headlines
October 03, 2026
Saturday Morning Building Fire Contained. Two Treated for Smoke Inhalation | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - At approximately 10:15 a.m. today, October 3, 2026 , the Police Dispatch Center was notified of a fire at a business establishment located on E. Camille Richardson . The Fire Department was immediately notified and dispatched to the locat...
Read more : Saturday Morning Building Fire Contained. Two Treated for Smoke Inhalation | Soualiganewsday
October 02, 2026
NV GEBE meter checks remain largely reactive | The Daily Herald
PHILIPSBURG--Utilities company NV GEBE does not currently conduct comprehensive, system-wide testing of all electricity and water meters, with investigations generally taking place when customers report suspected billing or consumption problems or when an issue is identified i...
October 01, 2026
St. Maarten’s high season airlift grows with new routes, returning flights and larger aircraft | The Peoples Tribune
GREAT BAY--With the Caribbean’s winter tourism season approaching, St. Maarten is beginning to see the familiar buildup in airlift that accompanies the busiest travel months of the year. This season, however, the increase is coming from several directions at once, including a...
September 30, 2026
Tourist Police to carry batons and handcuffs as Justice targets 20 recruits | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Minister of Justice Nathalie Tackling says St. Maarten’s planned tourist police officers will be permitted to carry batons and handcuffs, while the Ministry is also studying whether equipment such as pepper spray and stun guns could eventually form part of their ope...
September 29, 2026
Lacroes suggests Causeway toll as possible source of govt. revenue | The Daily HeraldMP Francisco Lacroes. PHILIPSBURG--United People’s party (UP) Member of Parliament (MP) Francisco Lacroes has suggested introducing a toll on the Causeway Bridge as a possible way for the government to generate revenue and help reduce costs. Lacroes made the suggestion during...
September 29, 2026
New figures indicate 73.6% of St. Maarten adults overweight, nearly 44% obese | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Nearly three out of every four adults in St. Maarten are overweight and almost 44 percent are obese, according to figures attributed to the country’s 2023-2024 PAHO/WHO STEPS Survey, placing St. Maarten alongside Aruba in confronting extremely high levels of overwei...
