October 26, 2026
King Willem-Alexander to lead first salute commemoration on Statia, Trump unable to attend | The Peoples TribuneSXM Talks — Latest News from St. Maarten / St. Martin
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October 26, 2026
Statia to Mark 250th Anniversary of First Salute with seven nights of culture and entertainment | The Peoples Tribune
October 26, 2026
AI's growing power raises questions about jobs, money and security | The Peoples Tribune
October 26, 2026
Wescot-Williams Demands Government Clarity on Country Package Reforms and Future Kingdom Cooperation | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY- - Member of Parliament and Democratic Party leader Sarah Wescot-Williams has formally requested an update from Prime Minister and Minister of General Affairs Dr. Luc Mercelina on St. Maarten's progress under the Country Package reform program, the Government's...
October 26, 2026
International travelers to U.S. face new mandatory health declaration starting November 3 | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--International travelers, including passengers departing St. Maarten for the United States or connecting through American airports, will be required to complete a new mandatory health declaration beginning November 3, 2026, as U.S. authorities introduce additional sc...
October 26, 2026
Jet fuel tops $200 a barrel, higher prices should be expected across the board | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Residents of St. Maarten could face another round of cost-of-living increases as global jet fuel prices climb above US$200 per barrel, raising concerns about more expensive airline tickets, higher freight charges, increased consumer prices and the possibility of few...
October 26, 2026
Connor discusses mental health project with Trust Fund reps. | The Daily HeraldHealth Minister Claret Connor (sixth from left) with representatives of the St. Maarten Trust Fund and other partners who attended the meeting. PHILIPSBURG--Health Minister Claret Connor discussed the mental health project with representatives of the St. Maarten Trust Fund and...
October 26, 2026
Priests met on Bonaire | The Daily HeraldGroup photo KRALENDIJK--Last week all priests from the Diocese of Willemstad gathered on Bonaire for their annual conference. They met to discuss matters including developments within the Roman Catholic Church. Also present was the Apostolic Administrator of the diocese, Archb...
October 26, 2026
Wescot-Williams asks Government for position on Country Package evaluation and future of Kingdom reform cooperation | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Member of Parliament (MP) and Democratic Party leader Sarah Wescot-Williams has written to Prime Minister and Minister of General Affairs Luc Mercelina. The MP has asked for a full update on Sint Maarten's progress under the Country Package and on th...
October 26, 2026
From Monaco to Fort Lauderdale: Destination Hub Keeps St. Maarten on the Global Yachting Map | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (SIMPSON BAY) - From the glamorous shores of Monaco to the bustling docks of Fort Lauderdale, St. Maarten continues to make its mark on the international yachting stage. Once again, Destination Hub will proudly showcase the island at the prestigious Fort Lauderdal...
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October 26, 2026
Minister Plenipotentiary Arrindell Attends 11th FRED Job Fair & Conference | Government of Sint MaartenTHE NETHERLANDS (THE HAGUE) – Minister Plenipotentiary Drs. Gracita R. Arrindell, attended the 11th edition of the FRED Job Fair & Conference, held on October 24, 2026, at the World Trade Center Rotterdam. The event brought together job seekers, employers and organizations...
Read more : Minister Plenipotentiary Arrindell Attends 11th FRED Job Fair & Conference | Government of Sint Maarten
October 26, 2026
Mercelina seeking practical results from St. Maarten’s VNG partnership | The Daily Herald
Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina and other parties who attended the meeting. THE HAGUE--Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina wants practical results from St. Maarten’s partnership with the Association of Netherlands Municipalities VNG, with discussions focusing on energy sustainab...
October 26, 2026
Sarah backs breadfruit initiative, proposes more fruit trees, veggies | The Daily Herald
PHILIPSBURG--President of Parliament Sarah Wescot-Williams has endorsed Health Minister Claret Connor’s plan to distribute breadfruit trees across St. Maarten and has proposed that the initiative be expanded to include other fruit trees and quick-harvest vegetables. In a lette...
October 25, 2026
Two young spoken word talents awarded $3,000 in prizes and school fees covered | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY- - Two primary school students who prepared for a spoken word competition that was eventually cancelled have been recognized with a combined prize package valued at approximately US $3,000, full payment of their school fees for the 2027/2028 academic year, and roles...
October 25, 2026
Six Major policy and legislative proposals remained pending before SER | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Six advisory requests involving some of St. Maarten's important social, economic and legislative issues remained pending before the Social Economic Council (SER) at the end of 2025, including proposals concerning the establishment of a new poverty line, corporate in...
October 25, 2026
SER says government delays prevented issuance of advice, disrupted its work | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--The Social Economic Council (SER) of St. Maarten has identified significant administrative delays at the Ministry of General Affairs as a major obstacle to carrying out its statutory responsibilities, revealing that Government's failure to finalize required appointm...
October 25, 2026
Can you reduce your breast cancer risk? What you can change and what you cannot | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Can breast cancer be prevented? It sounds like a simple question, but the answer requires some care. There is no guaranteed way to prevent breast cancer. A woman can exercise regularly, maintain a healthy weight, avoid alcohol and still develop the disease. Ano...
October 25, 2026
DUO to assist St. Maarten residents with student loan repayments November 23 to 27 | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Former students with outstanding Dutch student loans will have an opportunity to receive in-person assistance when the Education Executive Agency (DUO) visits St. Maarten from November 23 to 27, 2026, to help borrowers understand their repayment obligations for...
October 25, 2026
Parliamentary delegation returns from Chile after attending ParlAmericas Parliamentary Network on Security | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - From October 21-23, 2026, a delegation of the Parliament of Sint Maarten, consisting of Members of Parliament, the Hon. Lyndon C.J. Lewis, and the Hon. Dimar C. Labega participated in the Second Gathering of the ParlAmericas Parliamentary Network on...
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October 23, 2026
St. Maarten loses a champion of arts, crafts and cultural heritage | The Daily HeraldPHILIPSBURG--The community of St. Maarten is in deep mourning following the passing of Esther Narcisco-Williams, a monumental pillar of the island’s arts and crafts, theatre, and cultural heritage. Recognised as one of the nation's most treasured cultural icons, Narcisco-Willi...
Read more : St. Maarten loses a champion of arts, crafts and cultural heritage | The Daily Herald
October 22, 2026
Bell sentenced to 10 years in prison for sexual abuse | The Daily Herald
PHILIPSBURG--Aartwichgt Anthony Bell was sentenced to 10 years’ unconditional imprisonment and ordered to pay 50,000 Caribbean Guilders in compensation to the victim when the court delivered its verdict on Thursday, October 22. The verdict was communicated to Bell...
October 22, 2026
Regine Martina sentenced to 2.5 years for sexual abuse of minors | The Daily Herald
PHILIPSBURG--A woman who was entrusted with the care of young girls was sentenced to thirty months or two-and-a-half years in prison by the Court of Appeal on Tuesday, October 20, after judges found that she had sexually abused a minor herself and deliberately failed to interv...
October 21, 2026
Gumbs: Road Budget to Jump From 650,000 to 5 Million Guilders in 2027 | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY- - Minister of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment and Infrastructure (VROMI), Patrice Gumbs, has announced that St. Maarten's budget allocation for road infrastructure is set to increase substantially in 2027, rising from just 650,000 guilders in 2026...
October 21, 2026
Government regains control of 17 hectares of “Rainforest” Land, plans St. Maarten’s first Terrestrial Park | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Minister of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment and Infrastructure (VROMI), Patrice Gumbs, has announced that approximately 17 hectares of land commonly referred to as Rainforest have been returned to the Government of St. Maarten, opening the way for...
October 20, 2026
Police issue traffic and safety advisory ahead of St. Maarten's busy tourism season | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--The Police Force of St. Maarten (KPSM) is urging motorists, transportation operators, residents and visitors to prepare for increased traffic congestion as the island approaches the busy tourism high season, with Philipsburg and Simpson Bay expected to experien...
