November 14, 2026
Education veteran Johanna Verschueren-Sommers sworn in as Council of Advice member | The Peoples TribuneSXM Talks — Latest News from St. Maarten / St. Martin
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November 14, 2026
Governor urges leaders to listen to youth and turn their concerns into action | The Peoples Tribune
November 14, 2026
Statia lays 69 enslaved ancestors to rest five years after controversial excavation | The Peoples Tribune
November 14, 2026
On World Diabetes Day: Minister Connor warns diabetes is affecting younger generations | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor Claret Connor has warned that diabetes is increasingly affecting younger adults and children, stressing that the disease must no longer be regarded as a condition primarily affecting older persons. Speaking at...
November 13, 2026
Dutch government avoids collapse for now | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--The Dutch government has avoided an immediate collapse following hours of crisis talks on Friday, November 13, but the future of Prime Minister Rob Jetten's minority coalition remains uncertain as party leaders prepare for further negotiations on Sunday. The politic...
November 13, 2026
Prosecutor and defence both seek acquittal in fatal shooting case | The Daily HeraldCamera footage showing the moment KPSM officers attempted to surprise and disarm R. Benjamin before the subsequent shooting took place. PHILIPSBURG-- Both the prosecution and defence have asked the Court of First Instance to acquit three police officers charged with manslaught...
November 13, 2026
MP Labega: Stop political meddling and let qualified professionals do their jobs | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Dimar Labega has called for an end to political interference in professional appointments and government operations, warning that St. Maarten cannot overcome its severe administrative capacity problems while political considerations continue to...
November 13, 2026
TERRITORIAL COUNCIL: A simple replacement that plunges the session into crisis | FaxinfoThe session of Territorial Council meeting of November 13 began with a long tug-of-war over four draft resolutions submitted by the opposition, now made up of twelve elected officials They demanded that the following be added to the agenda: the resumption by the Territorial Co...
November 13, 2026
Parliament unanimously approves extension of country reform package through 2029 | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--One day after there was no quorum for a vote, Parliament on Friday unanimously approved the two-year extension of the Mutual Arrangement for Cooperation on Reforms and the accompanying Country Reform Package between St. Maarten and the Netherlands, allowing the refo...
November 13, 2026
American Cancer Society changes prostate cancer screening rules, urges earlier testing for Black men | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--The American Cancer Society (ACS) has issued its most specific prostate cancer screening guidelines in more than 15 years, recommending that Black men begin annual prostate cancer testing at age 45, while men at average risk should undergo screening every two years...
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November 13, 2026
Cft warns St. Maarten of XCG 141 million in unpaid bills and dwindling cash reserves | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--St. Maarten ended the first half of 2026 with XCG 141 million in payment arrears, faces a projected decline in freely available operating funds to just XCG 5 million by the end of the year, and had spent only XCG 4 million of the XCG 165 million budgeted for governm...
Read more : Cft warns St. Maarten of XCG 141 million in unpaid bills and dwindling cash reserves | The Peoples Tribune
November 13, 2026
St. Maarten and St. Martin join forces to promote island's cuisine and culture in Dominica | The Peoples Tribune
GREAT BAY--The St. Maarten Tourism Bureau and Saint Martin Tourism Office joined forces in Dominica to promote the island as a single Caribbean destination offering two cultural experiences, using culinary demonstrations, food tastings and cultural activities to attract region...
November 13, 2026
Ministry of Justice Takes Decisive Steps to Reinforce Police Capacity in Response to Recent Violent Crime | Government of Sint Maarten
In response to the recent increase in armed robberies, violent crime, and firearm-related incidents, the Ministry of Justice is taking additional measures to strengthen law enforcement capacity and public safety across Sint Maarten. The Ministry recognizes the growing co...
November 13, 2026
Dutch Parliament approves tax plan despite VVD opposition, coalition crisis deepens | The Peoples TribuneTHE HAGUE--The Dutch House of Representatives approved the government's amended 2027 Tax Plan on Thursday evening, November 12, despite opposition from one of the three governing coalition parties, creating further uncertainty over the future of Prime Minister Rob Jetten's adm...
November 13, 2026
No quorum in Parliament delays €30 million for St. Maarten, as Dutch govt faces possible collapse | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--The absence of a parliamentary quorum on Thursday has delayed St. Maarten's consideration of a proposed two-year extension of the Country Reform Package, potentially placing additional pressure on efforts to secure approximately €30 million in Dutch grant funding at...
November 13, 2026
Shop Local, Gift Green: Perpetual Plastics Invites You to Its Annual Pre-Seasonal Artisanal Market | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (COLE BAY) - Get a head start on the holiday season at one of the island’s most welcoming community events. Perpetual Plastics by EPIC is opening its doors for its annual Pre-Seasonal Artisanal Market, an evening of local flavors, handmade treasures, and gifts wit...
November 13, 2026
Ministry of Justice Takes Decisive Steps to Reinforce Police Capacity in Response to Recent Violent Crime | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - In response to the recent increase in armed robberies, violent crime, and firearm-related incidents, the Ministry of Justice is taking additional measures to strengthen law enforcement capacity and public safety across Sint Maarten. The Ministry reco...
November 13, 2026
Construction opportunities open for contractors under Sint Maarten Wastewater Management Project | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The National Recovery Program Bureau (NRPB) is inviting construction companies to express interest in works under the Sint Maarten Wastewater Management Project (SWMP). The project aims to improve sanitation services, strengthen wastewater infrastruc...
November 13, 2026
Governor Baly swears-in new member of Council of Advice Verschueren-Sommers | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (HARBOUR VIEW, PHILIPSBURG) - On Friday, November 13, 2026, His Excellency Governor Ajamu G. Baly administered the oath to a new member of the Council of Advice, Johanna E.W.M. Verschueren-Sommers. The Council of Advice recommended appointing Verschueren-Sommers b...
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November 12, 2026
Council of Ministers Approve 50% Cut in Gasoline Excise Tax Providing Additional Relief at the Pumps | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (POND ISLAND) - Following a joint initiative by the Ministries of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Traffic and Telecommunication (TEATT), Finance and Justice, the Council of Ministers has approved a 50% reduction in the excise tax on gasoline. This measure will bring th...
Read more : Council of Ministers Approve 50% Cut in Gasoline Excise Tax Providing Additional Relief at the Pumps | Soualiganewsday
November 10, 2026
UPDATE on Kidnapping Investigation. One Victim Located, Police Appeal for Information on Second Victim | Soualiganewsday
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) wishes to provide an update regarding the ongoing investigation into the kidnapping of two men that took place on Richmond Drive in Cole Bay on Monday, November 9, 2026. During the course of the investigation,...
November 10, 2026
Two men forcibly abducted by armed men in Cole Bay, Police appeal for info | The Daily Herald
PHILIPSBURG--The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) is investigating the kidnapping of two men who were forcibly abducted by four men dressed in dark clothing and armed with what appeared to be long firearms on Richmond Drive in Cole Bay on Monday afternoon. Shortly aft...
November 10, 2026
Govt exploring financial options to acquire Mullet Bay if it goes on sale | The Daily HeraldAn arial view of Mullet Bay. PHILIPSBURG--The government is not pursuing a co-development arrangement or private financing partnership for Mullet Bay, but is instead focused on establishing when the property will return to the market so that St. Maarten can exercise its secure...
November 10, 2026
COURT: He throws stones at his boss after his dismissal is announced | FaxinfoPoursuivi pour violences et dégradations, S. a été condamné jeudi 5 novembre à six months suspended sentence . Le tribunal a également accordé 500 euros de dommages et intérêts à son ancien employeur. Début décembre 2025, à Quartier d’Orléans, un entretien professionnel...
November 09, 2026
KPSM investigates robbery shooting on L.B. Scott Road | The Daily HeraldA shooting occurred during a suspected robbery at a residence on L.B. Scott road between St. Peters and Saunders. The circumstances surrounding the shooting remain under investigation. CUL DE SAC--The Police Force of St. Maarten (KPSM) is investigating a shooting during a susp...
