August 25, 2026
WIB to Host “Walking into the Future – Building Progress” Walk-a-Thon | SoualiganewsdaySXM Talks — Latest News from St. Maarten / St. Martin
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August 25, 2026
Two years into gambling reform, no overall tally available of casinos in breach | The Peoples Tribune
August 25, 2026
TEATT conducts 50+ price control inspections, 16 businesses summoned for violations | The Peoples Tribune
August 25, 2026
From Library Experience to New Beginnings: K. Henry Pursues Further Studies | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - As young people across Sint Maarten continue their educational and professional journeys, the Sint Maarten Library celebrates K. Henry, who is concluding four and a half months of work experience at the Library as she prepares to further her studies....
August 25, 2026
PM Mercelina warns against rushing cannabis legislation | The Daily HeraldPrime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina. PHILIPSBURG--Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina said Monday that St. Maarten should not rush cannabis legislation simply to have it completed during the current government’s term. He said commercialisation should not be treated as the automatic...
August 25, 2026
Heyliger-Marten: "When it reaches Parliament, read it" Cannabis debate should be based on facts, | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication Grisha Heyliger-Marten pushed back strongly against criticism from MP Ludmila de Weever over Government’s cannabis process, rejecting suggestions that cannabis has displaced long-standing TEATT p...
August 25, 2026
Miss Anguilla, Akeema Carty crowned Miss Caribbean Beauty and Intelligence | The Daily HeraldAkeema Carty, Miss Caribbean Beauty and Intelligence. ANGUILLA--Miss Anguilla 2026, Akeema Carty, received a grand welcome home on Sunday August 23 following gaining the crown at the Miss Caribbean Beauty & Intelligence Pageant in Guyana. She was greeted by family, friends...
August 25, 2026
Minister Gumbs says Finance has done groundwork for possible gasoline tax relief | The Peoples TribuneMinister of Finance Marinka Gumbs says her ministry has already carried out the groundwork for a possible temporary reduction of the fuel import duty on gasoline from 29 cents to 14.5 cents per litre, but Government must still collectively determine whether the relief should b...
August 25, 2026
Gumbs outlines ‘Stabilize, Repair, Reform’ roadmap for St. Maarten tax system | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Minister of Finance Marinka Gumbs says St. Maarten’s tax reform will be implemented through a series of legislative, administrative and technological changes rather than one comprehensive tax package, describing Government’s approach as a process to “stabilize, repa...
August 25, 2026
ECONOMY: The opening of the Marigot Showcase postponed to September | FaxinfoOriginally scheduled for June 13th during Spotlight, the opening of the Marigot Showcase was postponed due to a lack of furniture in the premises. Despite open houses organized for professionals on July 17th and 24th, nothing had really changed in the shared commercial space m...
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August 25, 2026
Heyliger-Marten: Tourism growth and household well-being are not the same | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication Grisha Heyliger-Marten told Parliament that strong tourism performance cannot be treated as an end in itself if households and local businesses are not seeing enough of the benefit, stressing tha...
Read more : Heyliger-Marten: Tourism growth and household well-being are not the same | The Peoples Tribune
August 25, 2026
Inflation Increased Sharply in Q2 2026 | Government of Sint Maarten
Philipsburg, Sint Maarten– The Department of Statistics (STAT) reports that the cost of everyday goods and services in Sint Maarten increased significantly during the second quarter (Q2) of 2026. Inflation stood at 5.45% compared with Q2 2025 and by 4.03% compared with the fir...
August 25, 2026
Labega pushes back on cannabis narrative, Govt has interministerial workgroup for two years | The Peoples Tribune
GREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Dimar Labega pushed back Monday against the impression created during the 2026 Budget debate that St. Maarten is approaching cannabis policy without structure, information or ongoing Government involvement, pointing to an interministerial w...
August 25, 2026
LITERATURE / “The Fool's Carnival”: 4th volume of the children's book by Leonardo Incardona | Faxinfo Leonardo Incardona signs the fourth volume of the adventures of Cloé and Serena, two young orphans from a neighboring island taken in at Grand-Case by their uncle and aunt. In this volume, the twins encounter a dangerous Harlequin who has come to settle a score with the...
August 25, 2026
ECONOMY: FIPCOM represents Saint-Martin's voice at La REF | FaxinfoOn August 26 and 27, FIPCOM – MEDEF Saint-Martin will participate for the first time in the French Business Leaders Meeting (REF 26), organized by MEDEF at the Roland-Garros stadium in Paris. The organization will be present at the Overseas Territories stand, alongside represe...
August 25, 2026
INTERVIEW / Hospital Center: Patrick Lambruschini's Priorities | FaxinfoAprès avoir dressé, dans notre précédente édition, un premier état des lieux du centre hospitalier Louis Constant Fleming, marqué selon lui par des années d’instabilité, des difficultés financières et un manque de méthode, Patrick Lambruschini poursuit cet entretien en dévoila...
August 24, 2026
J&IS and court of guardianship call for safe, respectful parenting and to reject physical punishment | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Judicial and Institutional Services (J&IS) and the Court of Guardianship (CoG) are calling on parents and caregivers to reject physical punishment and adopt safer, more effective forms of discipline, as public discussion continues over corporal punishment a...
August 24, 2026
Brinks armoured truck overturned on link one | The Daily HeraldOverturned armoured Brinks truck going down link 1 phase 2 near the Learning Unlimited school. CAY HILL--A Brinks armoured transport truck overturned on link 1 phase 2 shortly after 11:00am Friday, causing traffic disruptions in the area behind Sint Maarten Medical Center (SMM...
August 24, 2026
Bethel Methodist School starts year with spirited welcome back for pupils | The Daily HeraldPupils, teachers, and staff going through the spirit tunnel. ST. EUSTATIUS-- Bethel Methodist School welcomed pupils back for the 2026-2027 school year with a lively spirit tunnel, giving students an enthusiastic and memorable start to the new academic year. The activity broug...
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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...
Read more : PM: St. Maarten must answer major questions before opening cannabis market | The Peoples Tribune
August 24, 2026
Gumbs says Mullet Bay sale still awaits clarity on property boundaries | The Peoples Tribune
GREAT 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 | Soualiganewsday
SINT 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.
August 19, 2026
Court convicts two defendants in “Jasmine” investigation | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Court of First Instance has rendered its judgment in the criminal cases against M.R. and J.E.B., the remaining defendants in the “Jasmine” investigation. Both defendants were convicted of co-perpetrating fraud and money laundering. M.R. was also...
August 19, 2026
Approx. $53 million budgeted for new Pointe Blanche Prison | The Daily HeraldArtist’s impression PHILIPSBURG--Construction of the new Pointe Blanche prison began in January 2026 and is expected to be completed by July 2028, according to Minister of Justice Nathalie Tackling. The project is being implemented through the United Nations Office for Project...
