September 23, 2026
Statia Targets Canada’s Active 55+ travel market at Ottawa Tourism Show | The Peoples TribuneSXM Talks — Latest News from St. Maarten / St. Martin
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September 23, 2026
Royal Caribbean to acquire 50% stake in Sandals Resorts in $3 Billion Caribbean deal | The Peoples Tribune
September 23, 2026
Curaçao tightens school safety measures after knife incident injures teacher | The Peoples Tribune
September 23, 2026
Young St. Maarten creator WhosAri, Certified Sampson turn video about school fights into positive message | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--A young St. Maarten content creator has gone the extra mile to turn criticism surrounding a viral video into something positive for his peers, with support from influencer Certified Sampson and youth media organization Teen Times, which first reported the initiative...
September 23, 2026
Governor’s Symposium 2026 postponed, youth poetry and spoken word initiative launched | The Peoples TribuneHARBOUR VIEW--Governor of St. Maarten Ajamu Baly has announced the postponement of the Governor’s Symposium 2026, which was originally scheduled for Friday, September 25, under the theme “Youth Development.” A new date for the annual event will be announced at a later stage. T...
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
Port St. Maarten joins regional talks on improving cruise visitor experience | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--St. Maarten was represented this week at the second Shore to Ship Symposium & Workshop in Curaçao, where regional tourism and cruise stakeholders gathered to examine how Caribbean destinations can strengthen the experience of cruise passengers from the moment th...
September 23, 2026
WIB Hosts Prostate Cancer Awareness Discussion for Male EmployeesPhilipsburg, St. Maarten – September 22, 2026 – As part of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, the Windward Islands Bank (WIB) hosted a prostate cancer awareness discussion, bringing together male colleagues for an open conversation about men’s health, prostate cancer, and the importance of being proactive about their health.
September 23, 2026
Ministry vehicle costs rise 30.5% to Cg 2.83 million in 2027 draft budget | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--A review of St. Maarten’s draft 2027 national budget shows that the seven ministries are collectively budgeting approximately Cg 2.83 million for “Vervoermiddelenkosten,” or vehicle-related operating costs, compared with approximately Cg 2.17 million in the 2026 bud...
September 23, 2026
Third Reading Festival Sint Maarten Edition Kicks Off Today | Government of Sint MaartenThe Third Reading Festival: Sint Maarten Edition is officially underway, with activities taking place this week leading up to the two day festival on September 25 and 26, 2026 . Stichting Biblionef Netherlands, in collaboration with the Ministry of Educat...
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September 23, 2026
New St. Maarten Guyanese Association Board installed, Kirton calls for unity | The Daily HeraldMembers of the St. Maarten Guyanese Association along with pastors who were present at the installation ceremony. POND ISLAND--The new board of the St. Maarten Guyanese Association was installed during a meet-and-greet at the University of St. Martin (USM) on Saturday evening....
Read more : New St. Maarten Guyanese Association Board installed, Kirton calls for unity | The Daily Herald
September 23, 2026
Religious Services Return to Point Blanche Prison | Government of Sint Maarten
Last Month inmates at Point Blanche Prison in Sint Maarten participated in the first religious services held at the facility in eight (8) months. The resumption of religious programming, following a suspension, marks an important step in expanding opportunities for spiritual s...
September 23, 2026
Govt. moves Vocational Education Reform into implementation | The Peoples Tribune
GREAT 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 Vély. 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 “The Voice of the Heart” , two benefit concerts organized by the Rotary Club Saint-Martin North An opportunity to discover a captivating musical universe , still often overlooked, to off...
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...
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On Wednesday, September 16, a man in his fifties appeared in court for “habitual violence” 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...
Read more : COURT / He hit her “by reflex”: a man on trial for domestic violence | Faxinfo
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
Connor joins screening for prostate cancer campaign | The Daily Herald
VSA Minister Claret Connor being screened. PHILIPSBURG--More than 500 men have already been tested as part of the “Man UP, Check UP” 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...
September 17, 2026
Three Police Officers to appear in court in police-involved shooting case | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Three police officers involved in the fatal shooting in St. Peters on February 13, 2026, have been summoned to appear before the Court of First Instance in Sint Maarten on November 13, 2026. The shooting resulted in the death of R.B. Following review...
