October 11, 2026
MP Roseburg calls for stronger Caribbean voice in Kingdom and results for the people | The Peoples TribuneSXM Talks — Latest News from St. Maarten / St. Martin
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October 11, 2026
Happy Constitution Day, St. Maarten! | Government of Sint Maarten
October 11, 2026
Minister of Finance Gumbs: Happy Constitution Day, St. Maarten! | Soualiganewsday
October 11, 2026
MP Roseburg stresses compassion, safe spaces for youth on World Mental Health Day | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Sjamira Roseburg is calling for greater awareness, compassion and understanding surrounding mental health, urging the St. Maarten community to break the silence and stigma that often prevent individuals from seeking the help and support the...
October 10, 2026
What Happens After an Abnormal Mammogram? | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Getting a call that something unusual appeared on a mammogram can be frightening. For many women, the word “abnormal” immediately raises one question: Do I have breast cancer? An abnormal mammogram, however, does not automatically mean cancer has been found. It mean...
October 10, 2026
Curaçao Hosts Caribbean Summit With Leaders From Jamaica, Aruba and Suriname | The Peoples TribuneWILLEMSTAD--Curaçao hosted the Caribbean United in Excellence Summit on Friday, October 9, 2026, bringing together senior political leaders from Jamaica, Aruba and Suriname for discussions on strengthening regional cooperation, economic development, investment, connectivity an...
October 10, 2026
MP Lewis: 16 Years, Honouring Our Journey, Building Our Future | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Nation Opportunity Wealth (NOW) Member of Parliament (MP) Lyndon Lewis reflected on the October 10, 2010, when Sint Maarten began her new chapter as a country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands. "Today, 16 years later, we honour that hi...
October 10, 2026
MP Roseburg: Sixteen and Growing: Building Our Nation Together | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY – By MP Sjamira Roseburg) - Today, 10 October, Sint Maarten turns sixteen as a country. When I ask people how they feel about 10-10-10, hardly anyone says “proud.” They shake their heads: “Have you seen the price of groceries?” “My GEBE bill is too high...
October 10, 2026
Carnival 2027 Schedule Released. 20 days of non-stop fettin' & six days of pre-Carnival events | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT 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 cultur...
October 10, 2026
KPSM marks 16 years of service with heartfelt gratitude, remembrance, and appreciation. | Government of Sint MaartenThe 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, Officer Keri Hyman. ...
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GREAT BAY--A delegation from the Council of Europe is visiting St. Maarten this week, meeting with government officials, Parliament and justice-sector representatives. While the visit provides an opportunity to strengthen cooperation on a range of human rights issues, it also...
Read more : 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
GEORGETOWN, Guyana--Anguilla’s Amarni Webster has been named the winner of the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s (CTO) 2026 Regional Tourism Youth Congress, emerging from a field of 18 young delegates to earn the title of Regional Junior Minister of Tourism. Held as part of the...
October 10, 2026
Stuart Johnson highlights teachers’ lasting impact at Anguilla Teachers’ Union Conference | The Peoples Tribune
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 morning. Addressin...
October 09, 2026
After 11 Years, First Golden Rock residents finally become homeowners | The Peoples TribuneST. EUSTATIUS--After more than a decade of legal, administrative and policy efforts, the Government of St. Eustatius has begun transferring ownership of homes in the Golden Rock community to residents, marking a significant step in a housing initiative first approved in 2015....
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...
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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...
Read more : Robbery attempt at Maho jewellery store | The Daily Herald
October 07, 2026
COURT: He “collected” gun cartridges to make jewelry out of them | Faxinfo
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...
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 TribuneGREAT 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...
