September 01, 2026
CBCS Bids Farewell to Doornbosch | The Peoples TribuneSXM Talks — Latest News from St. Maarten / St. Martin
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September 01, 2026
Armed robbery at Maho casino under investigation | The Daily Herald
September 01, 2026
Performance Sports Academy Launches Second Annual High School Basketball League | The Peoples Tribune
September 01, 2026
Thaïsa Heymans Joins DEJONG | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Commercial attorney Thaïsa Heymans has joined DEJONG effective September 1, 2026, strengthening the law firm's growing commercial and corporate practice as it continues expanding its presence across the Dutch Caribbean. Heymans will focus on serving businesses,...
September 01, 2026
Prostate Cancer can be silent: know the signs and know when to check | The Peoples TribuneThroughout September, The People’s Tribune will place a strong focus on prostate cancer as part of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, with a series aimed at encouraging men in St. Maarten to learn more about their prostate health, understand their risks and become more comfortab...
September 01, 2026
St. Maarten still does not know officially what it costs to live here | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--St. Maarten does not currently have an officially established social minimum defining how much money an individual or household needs to cover essential living expenses and participate normally in society. That fact means that while government provides millions of g...
September 01, 2026
Marley-Bo Deekman wins SIPPS essay competition | The Daily HeraldThe winners receiving their awards and certificates. BELVEDERE--Milton Peters College (MPC) student Marley-Bo Deekman won first prize in the St. Maarten Institute for Public Policy Studies’ (SIPPS) Commemoration and Awareness Campaign on Dutch-colonial enslavement, with her es...
September 01, 2026
Justice: Victim Support Services needs more resources if referrals increase | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--The agency responsible for helping victims of domestic violence, human trafficking and violent crime navigate some of the most difficult moments of their lives continues to face uncertain long-term funding, with the Ministry of Justice acknowledging that Victim Supp...
September 01, 2026
Two injured in separate early-morning crashes | The Daily HeraldTwo separate collisions on Welfare Road in the early morning hours. Two injured and no fatalities, with the investigation still ongoing. COLE BAY--Two people sustained minor injuries in two separate traffic accidents at the intersection of Welfare Road and Winsor Road in the e...
September 01, 2026
Positive Parenting Support Program Re-Launched to Strengthen Support for Sint Maarten Families | Government of Sint MaartenThe Ministry of Justice welcomes the re-launch of the Positive Parenting Support Program (PPSP) through a one-year Bridging Project coordinated by the Judicial and Institutional Services Foundation (J&IS), running from August 2026 through July 31, 2027. The re-launch marks...
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September 01, 2026
Doran Wins Court Battle Over Alegria Water Rights | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Member of Parliament (MP) Egbert Doran has won the court case brought against him personally by Alegria Real Estate N.V. over a decision taken during his tenure as Minister of VROMI concerning approximately 13,525 square meters of water rights. The C...
Read more : Doran Wins Court Battle Over Alegria Water Rights | Soualiganewsday
September 01, 2026
CBCS bids farewell to Richard Doornbosch and welcomes new Executive Board members | Soualiganewsday
SINT MAARTEN/CURACAO - The Centrale Bank van Curaçao en Sint Maarten (CBCS) has bid farewell to President Richard Doornbosch during farewell receptions held in Curaçao and Sint Maarten. After six years at the helm of the CBCS, Doornbosch will leave as of September 1 to join th...
September 01, 2026
Positive Parenting Support Program Re-Launched to Strengthen Support for Sint Maarten Families | Soualiganewsday
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Ministry of Justice welcomes the re-launch of the Positive Parenting Support Program (PPSP) through a one-year Bridging Project coordinated by the Judicial and Institutional Services Foundation (J&IS), running from August 2026 through July 31...
September 01, 2026
Firearm Confiscated During Nighttime Traffic Control. 25 Vehicles Controlled | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - As part of ongoing traffic control operations, with a focus on confiscating illegal narcotics and weapons, officers of the Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) conducted traffic enforcement stops during the early morning hours of Tuesday, September 1,...
September 01, 2026
FREEGAN FOUNDATION BRINGS PEOPLE TOGETHER WITH FREE COMMUNITY MORNINGS | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - FREEGAN foundation is inviting residents of St. Maarten to come together, meet new people and enjoy a relaxed morning at its FREEGAN Community Mornings, made possible with the support of Oranje Fonds and Stichting Kinderpostzegels. The Community Morn...
September 01, 2026
Tuesday morning Armed Robbery at Casino in Maho Area Under Investigation | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (MAHO) - The Korps Politie Sint Maarten (KPSM) is investigating an armed robbery that took place at a casino in the Maho area around midday on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. At approximately 12:00 p.m., Central Police Dispatch received several calls reporting that an...
September 01, 2026
Only four construction sites inspected in first half of 2026 as VSA cites capacity constraints | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Only four construction sites were inspected by authorities during the first six months of 2026, despite construction remaining one of St. Maarten’s most visible and active sectors, according to information provided by government. The Ministry of Public Health, Socia...
September 01, 2026
NEWS IN BRIEF: Two police operations linked to firearms | FaxinfoA few days apart, la Sint Maarten Police (KPSM) led two separate operations following reports involving firearms These interventions led to several arrests and the recovery of two weapons. Friday, August 28 Around 10 a.m., the police were alerted to the presence of two scooter...
September 01, 2026
LOCAL LIFE / Sports Festival: see you on September 5th in Marigot | FaxinfoLa Sports Festival 2026 will take place Saturday, September 5th, from 9am to 14pm at the Jean Louis Vanterpool Stadium Sports Hall in Marigot. Organized by the Collectivity and its Sports Department, this 7e edition It is free and open to all. With 38 stands reco...
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August 27, 2026
Honorable Minister of Finance, Marinka J. Gumbs: Budget 2026 Is About Moving Forward Together | Government of Sint MaartenAs Parliament prepares to vote on the National Budget 2026, Minister of Finance Marinka Gumbs says approval of the budget will allow Government to move forward with several important commitments to the people of St. Maarten, including the long-awaited cost-of-living adjustment...
Read more : Honorable Minister of Finance, Marinka J. Gumbs: Budget 2026 Is About Moving Forward Together | Government of Sint Maarten
August 26, 2026
MP Meyers: “I have never” sought to keep Theo in jail | The Daily Herald
PHILIPSBURG--Soualiga Action Movement (SAM) Member of Parliament (MP) Franklin Meyers on Wednesday firmly denied ever seeking to keep Theo Heyliger in jail, saying he has never made such a statement about Heyliger or other people who have been arrested, including O’Neil Arrind...
August 26, 2026
York Tables Motion of Disapproval against VROMI Minister Patrice Gumbs | The Peoples Tribune
GREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Darryl York has tabled a motion of disapproval against Minister of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment and Infrastructure, VROMI, Patrice Gumbs, citing what he describes as continued lack of measurable progress, poor execution, insuffi...
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...
August 25, 2026
WIB to Host “Walking into the Future – Building Progress” Walk-a-Thon | SoualiganewsdaySINT 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 TribuneGREAT 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...
