October 29, 2026
King Willem-Alexander attends UNESCO Global Summit on Racism, Discrimination and Reparatory Justice | The Peoples TribuneSXM Talks — Latest News from St. Maarten / St. Martin
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October 29, 2026
Minister of VSA Extends Heartfelt Congratulations to Mrs. Doris Hodge-Wilson on Her 105th Birthday | Government of Sint Maarten
October 29, 2026
Anguilla Culinary Team to Compete at Taste of the Caribbean 2026 in Barbados | The Daily Herald
October 29, 2026
Port highlights cruise industry growth, stronger partnerships following FCCA conference | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Port St. Maarten Group (PSG) has described its participation in the recently concluded Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) Cruise Conference and Trade Show in Puerto Rico as a valuable opportunity to strengthen relationships with major cruise lines, assess i...
October 29, 2026
MP Lewis urges coalition to put country first, calls for accountability over VROMI tender concerns | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Nation Opportunity Wealth (NOW) Member of Parliament Lyndon Lewis is calling on members of the governing coalition to place the interests of St. Maarten above political loyalty, warning that continued concerns surrounding the Ministry of Public Housing, Spatial...
October 29, 2026
Presidents of Parliament hold tripartite in Tenerife | The Daily HeraldThe meeting in progress WILLEMSTAD--The Parliament Presidents of Curaçao, Aruba and St. Maarten held their annual tripartite meeting on Monday in Tenerife, Spain. During the consultation, Fergino Brownbill (Curaçao), Alfred Sneek (Aruba) and Sarah Wescot-Williams (St. Maarten)...
October 29, 2026
APS discusses 2027 budget and other matters with Finance Minister | The Daily HeraldFinance Minister Marinka Gumbs receiving the proposed budget. COLE BAY--General pension fund APS (“Algemeen Pensioenfonds Sint Maarten”) has presented and discussed its 2027 budget with the Minister of Finance, while also examining options to expand employer participation in t...
October 29, 2026
St. Eustatius to rebury remains of 69 Afrikan ancestors in historic November 13 ceremony | The Peoples TribuneSTATIA-The remains of 69 Afrikan ancestors will be laid to rest on St. Eustatius on Friday, November 13, 2026, during a historic reburial ceremony intended to restore dignity, honor ancestral memory and reconnect the island's community with an important part of its heritage. T...
October 29, 2026
Court allows prosecution against Lyndon Lewis to proceed to trial | The Daily HeraldPHILIPSBURG--The Joint Court of Justice has granted the Public Prosecutor's Office permission to proceed to trial with its case against former Minister of Justice and sitting Member of Parliament (MP) Lyndon Lewis. Lewis announced the ruling in a public statement on Wed...
October 29, 2026
Minister of VSA Connors Extends Heartfelt Congratulations Doris Hodge-Wilson on Her 105th Birthday | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) – The Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor, Honorable Claret Connor, extends warmest congratulations and best wishes to Mrs. Doris Olive Hodge-Wilson as she celebrates the remarkable milestone of her 105th birthday. Reaching 105 year...
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October 29, 2026
President of Parliament participates in the 17th Plenary Session of EuroLat | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) – The President of Parliament, the Hon. Sarah A. Wescot-Williams, participated in the 17th Plenary Session of the Euro-Latin American Parliamentary Assembly (EuroLat), which took place in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain, from October 26-29, 2026. The Pre...
Read more : President of Parliament participates in the 17th Plenary Session of EuroLat | Soualiganewsday
October 29, 2026
Grief Is Not Only What Follows a Funeral. Caribbean Griefology Conference Convenes 12–15 Nov. | Soualiganewsday
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Caribbean Griefology Conference 2026 takes place from 12 to 15 November at the Hilton Barbados Resort in Barbados, convened by Dr. Jaycee Mayers of Reengineering Wellbeing Consultancy. It brings together practitioners, researchers, community lead...
October 29, 2026
FREEGAN Invites Everyone to a Fun-Filled Family Fun Day This Saturday! Free food, free drinks, free goody bags and plenty of community spirit for everyone! | Soualiganewsday
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Looking for a fun way to spend your Saturday morning? FREEGAN foundation is opening its doors to the entire community for a special Family Fun Day on Saturday, October 31, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. And the best part? Everyone is welcome, and everythi...
October 29, 2026
PBN Celebrates 33 Years of Broadcasting Excellence in Sint Maarten | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Philipsburg Broadcasting Network (PBN) proudly celebrates 33 years of broadcasting, marking more than three decades of informing, entertaining, and connecting the people of Sint Maarten. From its early beginnings to its growth into a network of five...
October 29, 2026
JCI Dutch Caribbean National Convention 2026 Concludes Successfully in Sint Maarten | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Three days of learning, leadership, networking, and celebration marked the successful conclusion of the JCI Dutch Caribbean National Convention 2026 on October 24. Hosted in Sint Maarten under the theme “Passing the Torch,” the convention brought tog...
October 29, 2026
MP Wescot-Williams recommends execution of BTP/RAC report. Calls for Immediate Action | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Member of Parliament (MP) Sarah Wescot-Williams has written to Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina and Minister of TEATT Grisha Heyliger-Marten. In her letter, the MP asks why several measures recommended in the RAC/BTP report on electricity and water t...
October 29, 2026
WIB supports breast cancer awareness through employee session and community donation | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Throughout October, The Windward Islands Bank (WIB) marked Breast Cancer Awareness Month with its Pink Friday’s initiative. The month’s activities included a special awareness session for female employees, reinforcing a simple but important message:...
October 29, 2026
Justice agencies strengthen efforts in combatting human trafficking | The Daily HeraldRepresentatives of the various justice agencies completed a five-day training programme in identifying human trafficking. The programme addressed warning signs that exploitation may be taking place in workplaces or private homes through case discussions and practical exercises...
October 29, 2026
First 2 fish aggregating devices to support fishermen launched | The Daily HeraldThe FADs in the water. PHILIPSBURG--St. Maarten has launched its first two fish aggregating devices (FADs) in the waters surrounding the island, in an initiative intended to improve offshore fishing opportunities, support local fishermen and strengthen the fisheries industry....
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October 28, 2026
Grisha says she already has possible solution for GEBE fuel costs, awaits written proposal | The Daily HeraldPHILIPSBURG--Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunications (TEATT) Grisha Heyliger-Marten says she already has a direction and a possible solution regarding the fuel cost build-up affecting GEBE customers, but wants the findings and proposed way forwa...
Read more : Grisha says she already has possible solution for GEBE fuel costs, awaits written proposal | The Daily Herald
October 28, 2026
TEATT Minister calls ATV operators to the table over road safety and traffic concerns | The Peoples Tribune
GREAT BAY--Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication (TEATT) Grisha Heyliger-Marten will meet with ATV tour operators and representatives of the Ministries of VROMI and Justice this week to address growing concerns about road safety, traffic obstru...
October 27, 2026
COURT: Two jewelry store robbers sentenced | Faxinfo
En July 2022 , a Marigot jewelry store gets robbed by two hooded and armed men They fled in a white van driven by a third individual, with a estimated loot between €15.000 and €20.000 On Thursday, October 15, one of the two robbers appeared in court. videoconference from Guade...
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 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...
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...
