July 20, 2026
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July 20, 2026
New Fire Chief appointed for Caribbean Netherlands | The Daily Herald
July 20, 2026
St. Maarten Lions Club members with some of the children of the Sister Basilia Center. Lions Club and Little League Baseball partner for international tournament | The Daily Herald
July 20, 2026
Xtratight recognizes partners ahead of seventh Go LOCAL XL | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Go LOCAL XL returns later this week for its seventh edition, with Xtratight Entertainment recognizing the organizations whose continued partnership has helped establish the event as one of St. Maarten’s leading showcases for local enterprise. The four-day event...
July 20, 2026
Major fire extinguished in Sandy Ground on Sunday | The Daily HeraldFire Engines of Service Territorial de L’Incendie et Secours (STIS) SANDY GROUND--On Sunday, July 19, at 4:41pm the French-side fire brigade (sapeurs-pompiers), were called to a brush fire with a risk of spreading to cars and houses at 69, Sandy Ground Street. Upon arri...
July 20, 2026
Sint Maarten Sports Federation Marks Two Years of Progress at 2026 Annual General Meeting | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Sint Maarten Sports Federation (SMSF) successfully hosted its 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM), bringing together member federations, strategic partners, volunteers, and invited stakeholders to reflect on two years of organizational development,...
July 20, 2026
FYI Concludes Summer Cultural Exchange Program in Saba with Inspiring Youth Showcase | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN/SABA — The Funtopia Youth Initiative (FYI) Foundation, in partnership with the Child Focus Foundation, successfully concluded its 2026 Summer Cultural Exchange Program in Saba with a vibrant final presentation celebrating African and Caribbean culture, creativity...
July 20, 2026
Loekie Morales visits the Translators' House in Amsterdam | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN/THE NETHERLANDS - Shortly after attending the Dutch Translation Days in Antwerp at the end of June, Loekie Morales—author, translator, storyteller, and chair of the Beyond Kultura Events Foundation—visited the ‘Translators' House in Amsterdam. Her goal was to gain...
July 20, 2026
RISE Foundation Invites Community to Help 100 Students Start the School Year With Confidence | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Every child deserves the excitement of that first day of school, a clean uniform, new shoes, a packed backpack, and the confidence that comes with feeling prepared. As the cost of living continues to rise, many families across St. Maarten are finding...
July 20, 2026
DEW: The Breakfast Experience Scheduled for August 1 Postponed | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Xtratight Entertainment expresses sincere regret to announce the postponement of DEW: The Breakfast Experience, originally scheduled for Saturday, August 1 at the Little League Stadium, the organization said in a media statement on Monday. “Unfortuna...
Local News
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Ministry of Justice wishes to update the public of a temporary delay affecting the processing of certain permit applications while efforts are underway to resolve the matter. “As part of our ongoing effort to modernize and improve our services, I...
Read more: Immigration Permit Application Processing Delay Explained | Soualiganewsday
July 20, 2026
USM Students Shine at Kingdom Startup Program in Aruba | Soualiganewsday
SINT MAARTEN (POND ISLAND) - Six University of St. Martin (USM) students are proudly representing St. Maarten at the Kingdom Startup Program in Aruba. Competing as two teams of three, they have already made a strong impression while developing innovative business ideas alongsi...
July 20, 2026
Husson and Sonneveld lead 2026 St. Maarten National Cycling Championships Road Race | The Peoples Tribune
GREAT BAY--Fabien Husson and Myrthe Sonneveld emerged as the leading male and female finishers in the road race at the 2026 St. Maarten National Cycling Championships, held over the weekend under the direction of the St. Maarten Cycling Federation. The two-day championships op...
July 20, 2026
St. Maarten's Jay Mills one of dancers at FIFA World Cup Final's halftime show | The Daily HeraldFrom performing at Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show in February, to the first ever FIFA World Cup halftime show yesterday afternoon, 2026 is proving to be an incredible year for St. Maarten dancer Junior “Jay” Mills (Right). The star-studded show included Shakira, Burna Bo...
July 20, 2026
Police apprehend suspect in connection with Justice Day Front Street Jewelry Store Robbery | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Sint Maarten Police Force (KPSM) wishes to inform the public that today, Sunday, July 19, at approximately 2:35 p.m., detectives apprehended a suspect believed to be involved in the Justice Day armed robbery that occurred on Front...
July 20, 2026
St. Maarten Little League Association delivers! | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Aruba was crowned champion of the 2026 Latin America and Caribbean Junior League Baseball Tournament on Saturday, bringing an end to a demanding week of youth baseball that tested the St. Maarten Little League Association both on and off the field. The championship...
July 20, 2026
Virgin Gorda Bayside Blazers crowned Champions of inaugural ‘Bring Ya Best’ Basketball Tournament | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--The Virgin Gorda Bayside Blazers were crowned champions of the inaugural Bring Ya Best Invitational Basketball Tournament on Saturday, completing a strong week of competition at the L.B. Scott Sports Auditorium. The tournament, organized by the Reason for Hope Found...
July 20, 2026
CXC to replace take-home SBAs in several subjects amid AI concerns | The Peoples TribuneBRIDGETOWN, Barbados--The Caribbean Examinations Council is preparing to replace traditional take-home School-Based Assessments in several non-practical subjects with a supervised written assessment, as concerns grow over the use of artificial intelligence and other forms of a...
July 19, 2026
COCI business expansion event exceeds all expectations with more than 240 attendees | The Daily HeraldPHILIPSBURG--More than 240 entrepreneurs, business owners, investors, professionals and regional partners attended the St. Maarten Chamber of Commerce and Industry's (COCI) "Island Roots to Global Routes" Pre-Mission Assembly, far exceeding the original goal of approximately 5...
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July 20, 2026
The Ministry of VSA and the Inspectorate of VSA is issuing the following alert! | Government of Sint MaartenDue to yet unknown reasons a large quantity of fish has been found dead in the communicating channel between Fresh Pond and Great Salt Pond, near the Illidge Road turnabout. The heat and direct sunlight are speeding up the rotting process and is producing a very unpleasant st...
Read more: The Ministry of VSA and the Inspectorate of VSA is issuing the following alert! | Government of Sint Maarten
July 18, 2026
Shooter flees on Scooter after Discharging Gun at Simpson Bay Parking Lot Hitting Two Vehicles | Soualiganewsday
SINT MAARTEN (SIMPSON BAY) - On Friday July 17th at approximately 11:40 p.m. police dispatch received several reports of gunshots being fired in the Simpson Bay area, in close proximity to a well-known and frequently visited location. Preliminary investigation revea...
July 17, 2026
Two Shot in early Friday morning shooting. Gunman on the Run | Soualiganewsday
SINT MAARTEN (CAY BAY) - The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) is actively investigating a shooting incident that occurred at approximately 2:00 a.m. on Friday, July 17, at a bar located on Windsor Road in Cay Bay area. Preliminary investigation indicates that a suspec...
July 17, 2026
France approves Border agreement, PM Mercelina says Dutch ratification next | The Daily HeraldThe former Captain Oliver’s Marina. PHILIPSBURG--France has taken a major step toward formally settling the long-standing border dispute between Dutch St. Maarten and French St. Martin after the French Parliament approved legislation establishing the border on Thursday. In an...
July 16, 2026
KPSM investigates Wednesday evening armed robbery at supermarket | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (COLE BAY) - The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) is investigating an armed robbery that occurred on Wednesday, July 15, at approximately 8:45 p.m. at a supermarket located on Union Road in Cole Bay. According to preliminary information, two armed suspects ente...
July 13, 2026
Police investigate death of man found on Crocus Road | The Daily HeraldThe scene where he body was found. PHILIPSBURG--The Police Force of St Maarten (KPSM) is investigating the death of an adult male who was found lying on the ground along Crocus Road late Saturday morning. According to KPSM, at approximately 11:25am, the 911 Dispatch Centre not...
