August 26, 2026
Building permit backlog grows as applications continue to outpace VROMI man-power capacity | The Peoples TribuneSXM Talks — Latest News from St. Maarten / St. Martin
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August 26, 2026
Mercelina: “Until I receive that information, I do not want to speculate” on cannabis policy | The Peoples Tribune
August 26, 2026
Clem Labega Square redevelopment expected to add 100 parking spaces | The Daily Herald
August 26, 2026
Cannabis Workgroup responds to PM: Concerns are exactly what regulation is designed to address | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--The Cannabis Legislative Inter-Ministerial Workgroup has responded to concerns raised by Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina over mental health, youth protection, treatment capacity, product safety, enforcement and institutional readiness, saying these are not overlook...
August 26, 2026
MINISTER GUMBS COMMENDS OUTGOING CBCS PRESIDENT DOORNBOSCH FOR STRENGTHENING INSTITUTIONS AND BUILDING TRUST | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Minister of Finance, Honorable Marinka Gumbs, expressed her appreciation for the service and leadership of outgoing President of the Central Bank of Curaçao and Sint Maarten (CBCS), Mr. Richard Doornbosch, recognizing his important contribution to th...
August 26, 2026
Cannabis Workgroup Responds to PM: Concerns Are Exactly What Regulation Is Designed to Address | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Cannabis Legislative Inter-Ministerial Workgroup has responded to concerns raised by Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina over mental health, youth protection, treatment capacity, product safety, enforcement and institutional readiness, saying these...
August 26, 2026
Authorities on Wednesday Respond to Reported Fuel/Oil Odor Near PJIAE Airport Area | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (SIMPSON BAY-AIRPORT) - Shortly after 04:00 a.m. on Wednesday August 26 th , 2026, Central Police Dispatch received information concerning a strong odor of oil/fuel reportedly coming from the vicinity of the Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIAE) and the l...
August 26, 2026
Authorities Respond to Reported Fuel/Oil Odor Near PJIAE Airport Area | Government of Sint MaartenShortly after 04:00 a.m. on Wednesday August 26th 2026, Central Police Dispatch received information concerning a strong odor of oil/fuel reportedly coming from the vicinity of the Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIAE) and the lagoon area near the Win-Air office along...
August 26, 2026
MINISTER GUMBS COMMENDS OUTGOING CBCS PRESIDENT RICHARD DOORNBOSCH FOR STRENGTHENING INSTITUTIONS AND BUILDING TRUST WITH SINT MAARTEN | Government of Sint MaartenMinister of Finance, Honorable Marinka Gumbs, expressed her appreciation for the service and leadership of outgoing President of the Central Bank of Curaçao and Sint Maarten (CBCS), Mr. Richard Doornbosch, recognizing his important contribution to the monetary union and his co...
August 26, 2026
RISE Foundation Supports 100 Students Through 2026 Back-to-School Drive | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--RISE Foundation has completed the core phase of its 2026 Back-to-School Support Project, providing critical school assistance to students across St. Maarten while expanding its reach beyond its original target through additional donations and community partnerships....
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The 2026-2027 school year began at the start of the week at Soualiga College for students of Centre of Excellence and Education through Sport (CEES) . On Monday morning, young athletes and parents gathered for an initial information meeting, an opportunity to reiterate the fra...
Read more : EDUCATION – SPORT: Back to school already for CEES students! | Faxinfo
August 26, 2026
ECONOMY / Saint-Martin sets its sights on the American market | Faxinfo
La Interprofessional consular chamber of Saint-Martin (CCISM) is preparing a economic mission to Miami from November 16 to 19, 2026, with the aim of helping local businesses to better understand the American market and to develop new business opportunities. A first information...
August 26, 2026
LOCAL LIFE: Red Cross Clearance Sale: Support through donations and purchases | Faxinfo
Following an initial clearance sale organized in March, the Red Cross of Saint-Martin held its last Saturday second charity sale of the year A third edition could even be organised as the holiday season approaches. These meetings, organized annually by the humanitarian associa...
August 26, 2026
PREFECTURE: Marie-Hildegarde Chauveau turns the page on Saint-Martin | FaxinfoAfter almost two years spent as head of the prefect's office Marie-Hildegarde Chauveau officially left her position on Friday, August 21. Un farewell brought together elected officials, representatives of state services, security forces, economic and associative actors in the...
August 26, 2026
NEWS ITEMS: A suspect arrested in two cases dating back to 2025 | FaxinfoA man identified by the initials S.J.F. a été arrêté jeudi 21 août à Philipsburg, dans le cadre de deux enquêtes portant sur un braquage et une fusillade mortelle survenus en 2025. L’interpellation a été menée par des membres de l’unité spéciale d’intervention (SWAT) de...
August 26, 2026
SMBBFA President Shamire Connor to represent St. Maarten at International Bodybuilding Championships | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY-- President of the Sint Maarten Bodybuilding and Fitness Association (SMBBFA), Shamire R. Connor, has decided to put himself to the test by returning to the competitive stage and representing Sint Maarten at two major international bodybuilding and fitness champ...
August 25, 2026
MP Doran questions how government can report surplus while vendors remain unpaid | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Egbert J. Doran is questioning how government can report a positive financial result while businesses that have provided goods and services remain unpaid and civil servants continue waiting on outstanding payments and benefits. During the 2...
August 25, 2026
Minister Gumbs: “I am hopeful about where we can go, but I am not complacent about where we are” | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport Melissa Gumbs acknowledged that while progress is being made within government, she remains concerned about the structural challenges facing Sint Maarten and believes the country must be willing to confront difficult i...
August 25, 2026
Churches Remain Partners, but Gumbs says youth must be heard directly | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY-- Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport Melissa Gumbs has clarified her recent comments regarding churches and youth issues, stating that her remarks were not intended as criticism of churches or their role in society, but rather a call for youth discu...
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August 26, 2026
Healthcare reform push continues as Minister Connor warns reserves are not a permanent fix | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA) Claret Connor has acknowledged that the financial sustainability of St. Maarten’s healthcare funds remains a major concern, warning that the current situation cannot continue to be managed by allowing res...
Read more : Healthcare reform push continues as Minister Connor warns reserves are not a permanent fix | The Peoples Tribune
August 25, 2026
WIB to Host “Walking into the Future – Building Progress” Walk-a-Thon | Soualiganewsday
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Windward Islands Bank (WIB) is pleased to invite the public to participate in its upcoming Walk-a-Thon, “Walking into the Future – Building Progress,” taking place on Sunday, August 30, 2026, beginning at the WIB Bush Road Digital Branch. The com...
August 25, 2026
PM: St. Maarten must answer major questions before opening cannabis market | The Peoples Tribune
GREAT BAY--Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina has cautioned against allowing St. Maarten’s cannabis legislation to move ahead of the country’s fundamental policy decisions, warning Parliament that Government must first determine what type of cannabis policy it actually want...
August 24, 2026
Gumbs says Mullet Bay sale still awaits clarity on property boundaries | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Minister of Finance Marinka Gumbs told Parliament during the continuation of the 2026 Budget debate that the eventual sale of the Mullet Bay property remains an important part of the wider financial arrangements surrounding the resolution process, but an outsta...
August 23, 2026
UPDATED: Police Seek Community Assistance in Locating Missing 12-Year-Old Girl | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) is pleased to announce that 12-year-old Keithy Serell Bryan Soriano, who was reported missing earlier today, Sunday, August 23, 2026, has been located safely. KPSM officers are currently working to establi...
August 22, 2026
Armed and dangerous suspect remains wanted in “Alligator” double-murder investigationThe Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) and the Prosecutor’s Office are renewing their appeal for information concerning the suspected shooter in the ongoing “Alligator” investigation. The suspect remains at large and is considered armed and dangerous.
