October 10, 2026
KPSM marks 16 years of service with heartfelt gratitude, remembrance, and appreciation. | Government of Sint MaartenSXM Talks — Latest News from St. Maarten / St. Martin
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October 10, 2026
The Council of Europe is in St. Maarten, but why? | The Peoples Tribune
October 10, 2026
Anguilla’s Amarni Webster wins 2026 CTO Regional Tourism Youth Congress | The Peoples Tribune
October 10, 2026
SCDF, Republic Bank unleashes Carnival 2027 schedule, promises culture, concerts and road energy | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--The St. Maarten Carnival Development Foundation (SCDF), in collaboration with Republic Bank, has officially launched its much-anticipated Carnival 2027 schedule, promising 20 days of non-stop fettin', six days of pre-Carnival events, plenty of culture, spectacu...
October 09, 2026
St. Maarten Police Dept. introduces virtual reality training System | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--The St. Maarten Police Force (KPSM) has introduced a virtual reality training system in partnership with the Dutch Police Academy, aimed at strengthening officers' professional skills, improving decision-making under pressure and enhancing public safety. The ne...
October 09, 2026
Grieving in Silence? This Sunday, Let’s Talk About It on Love & Inspiration with Roy Cotton, Jr. | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Grief touches every home, yet few of us are ever taught how to carry it. This Sunday, 11 October, Love & Inspiration with Roy Cotton, Jr. opens that conversation in a special 45-minute segment with Dr. Janelle Chase-Mayers , convener of the Carib...
October 09, 2026
Stuart Johnson Highlights Teachers’ Lasting Impact at Anguilla Teachers’ Union Conference | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN/ANGUILLA — Educator and former trade union leader Stuart Johnson called for fair compensation, stronger support for teacher well-being, and meaningful investment in education during his keynote address at the Anguilla Teachers’ Union Biennial Conference this morni...
October 09, 2026
St. Maarten Museum secures Dutch grant to research slavery, salt industry and indigenous history | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--The St. Maarten National Heritage Foundation and the Saba Archaeological Center Foundation have been awarded research grants by the Dutch Research Council (NWO) to strengthen the preservation, documentation and public presentation of their respective islands' cultur...
October 09, 2026
KPSM marks 16 years of service with heartfelt gratitude, remembrance, and appreciation | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) marked a deeply meaningful occasion today, commemorating 16 years of unwavering service, sacrifice, and dedication to the people of St. Maarten, while also honoring the cherished memory of our beloved colleague...
October 09, 2026
Remembering Dr. Garry Swanston: A Lifetime of Service, Compassion and Care for Animals | The Peoples TribuneCAY HILL--For more than two decades, countless pet owners in St. Maarten knew Dr. Garry Swanston as the veterinarian they turned to when an animal was sick, injured or in need of care. But his contribution extended far beyond the examination room. He dedicated much of his...
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October 09, 2026
MP LYNDON LEWIS CONGRATULATES TERRYANNE TONDU ON HER ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Nation Opportunity Wealth (NOW) Member of Parliament (MP) and former Acting Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sports, Lyndon Lewis, extends his congratulations to Terryanne Tondu on her academic accomplishments. Tondu earned a Bachelor’s degr...
Read more : MP LYNDON LEWIS CONGRATULATES TERRYANNE TONDU ON HER ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS | Soualiganewsday
October 09, 2026
The Caribbean underuses private aviation as an economic sector | Soualiganewsday
SINT MAARTEN (COMMENTARY - By Cdr. Bud Slabbaert) - The Caribbean understands aviation. But does it fully understand private aviation? The potential blind spot is the distinction between airline passengers and private-aviation passengers. Commercial aviation brings visitors ac...
October 09, 2026
MP Ottley welcomes SOL fuel pricing talks | The Peoples Tribune
GREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Omar E.C. Ottley has welcomed Thursday's meeting between fuel supplier SOL, Government and Members of Parliament as an important step toward addressing fuel pricing and the financial burden of electricity costs on residents and businesses i...
October 09, 2026
Robbery attempt at Maho jewellery store | The Daily HeraldThe robbers are seen running away from the store to the getaway car in this screen grab from a social media video. MAHO--An attempted robbery was reported at J.N. Jewellers in Maho on Thursday evening, October 8. In videos widely circulated on social media, a car was seen park...
October 09, 2026
Literacy, Numeracy Training for kindergarten teachers concludes | The Daily HeraldParticipants of the training hold up their certificates. PHILIPSBURG--A professional development programme designed to strengthen literacy and numeracy instruction among kindergarten teachers has concluded after more than four months of training. The Literacy and Numeracy Trai...
October 09, 2026
KPSM launches virtual training program in partnership with Dutch Police academy. | Government of Sint MaartenThe Korps Politie Sint Maarten (KPSM) has launched a virtual training program in partnership with the Dutch Police Academy to strengthen officers’ professional skills, improve decision-making, and enhance public safety. The program will be finalized in 2027 which focuses on th...
October 09, 2026
SEDC Launches Creative Grant Writing Training Program to Strengthen Funding and Business Development Skills | Government of Sint MaartenSEDC is pleased to announce the launch of the Creative Grant Writing Training Program, starting October 12, 2026. The program is designed to enhance participants’ capacity to identify funding opportunities, develop compelling grant proposals, prepare appropriate budgets, and s...
October 09, 2026
Repair delays forcing KLM to cancel flights over the next five months, says airline | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY- - Dutch national carrier KLM has announced plans to cancel flights over the next five months because of aircraft maintenance and repair delays, raising questions about whether its services to St. Maarten, Curaçao, Aruba and Bonaire could be affected during the...
October 09, 2026
KPSM shows support for cancer awareness month by wearing pink | Government of Sint MaartenThe Korps Politie Sint Maarten (KPSM) will show its support for Cancer Awareness Month on Friday, October 9, 2026, as officers and staff wear pink T-shirts as part of their uniforms to stand in solidarity with everyone affected by cancer. KPSM recognizes the impact cance...
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Tried on Wednesday, September 30th, in an expedited hearing for unauthorized possession of category B weapons and ammunition A 29-year-old man explained that he collected cartridges to melt them down and make a piece of jewelry . During a search of his mother's home, wh...
Read more : COURT: He “collected” gun cartridges to make jewelry out of them | Faxinfo
October 05, 2026
Heyliger-Marten: Philipsburg revitalization moving toward implementation | The Peoples Tribune
GREAT BAY--Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication Grisha Heyliger-Marten says the Philipsburg Beautification and Revitalization initiative remains active and is moving toward implementation, with Government pursuing a phased series of projects a...
October 05, 2026
Minister Gumbs: I never ordered halt to teacher appreciation coupon distribution | The Peoples Tribune
GREAT BAY--Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport Melissa Gumbs has rejected claims that she ordered a halt to the distribution of Teacher Appreciation Coupon Sheets to public school teachers, saying no such instruction was ever given. Gumbs was responding to con...
October 03, 2026
Saturday Morning Building Fire Contained. Two Treated for Smoke Inhalation | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - At approximately 10:15 a.m. today, October 3, 2026 , the Police Dispatch Center was notified of a fire at a business establishment located on E. Camille Richardson . The Fire Department was immediately notified and dispatched to the locat...
October 02, 2026
NV GEBE meter checks remain largely reactive | The Daily HeraldPHILIPSBURG--Utilities company NV GEBE does not currently conduct comprehensive, system-wide testing of all electricity and water meters, with investigations generally taking place when customers report suspected billing or consumption problems or when an issue is identified i...
October 01, 2026
St. Maarten’s high season airlift grows with new routes, returning flights and larger aircraft | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--With the Caribbean’s winter tourism season approaching, St. Maarten is beginning to see the familiar buildup in airlift that accompanies the busiest travel months of the year. This season, however, the increase is coming from several directions at once, including a...
