October 31, 2026
THE JOY AND RHYTHM OF STRATEGIC VISIONARY LEADERSHIP | SoualiganewsdaySXM Talks — Latest News from St. Maarten / St. Martin
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October 30, 2026
Science Week 2027 Gains Momentum as Foundation Honors Sponsors | The Peoples Tribune
October 30, 2026
St. Maarten's Ponum Dance to be explored for trauma healing at International Conference | The Peoples Tribune
October 31, 2026
Dutch Ministry of Defense strengthens security monitoring around the Caribbean part of the Kingdom | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Dutch Ministry of Defense has been assigned a permanent task to continuously monitor the security situation surrounding the Caribbean part of the Kingdom, the ministry said in a statement on Saturday, October 31, 2026. This strengthens the Nether...
October 30, 2026
Saro Spadaro: AI will change hospitality management, but people remain essential | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Artificial intelligence is creating new opportunities for the hospitality industry to improve efficiency, control operating costs, and strengthen guest services, but technology should support rather than replace the people responsible for delivering the hospitality...
October 30, 2026
Entertainer T-MO will be honoured at LEGACY concert on November 7 | The Daily HeraldFor his decades-long contribution, T-MO a.k.a. King T-MO will be honoured with his own LEGACY concert. MADAME ESTATE--Local entertainer T-MO will be honoured for his decades-long contribution to St. Maarten’s music industry during LEGACY, a concert organised by Xtratight Enter...
October 30, 2026
St. Maarten marks eight years of recovery through US $119.7m ERP-I | The Daily HeraldGuests at the ERP-I Impact and Recovery Celebration on October 28. PHILIPSBURG--The Emergency Recovery Project I (ERP-I), the first project financed through the St. Maarten Recovery and Resilience Trust Fund, is approaching its scheduled closure in December 2026 following eigh...
October 30, 2026
A new era of regional connectivity for Statia | The Daily HeraldAn inspection of the new PH-DCE taking place. ST. EUSTATIUS--Dutch Caribbean Islandhopper has expanded its fleet with the addition of a Cessna 402. The airline officially welcomed the aircraft, registered PH-DCE, to her new home on Statia. The Cessna 402 is a ten-seat aircraft...
October 30, 2026
Air Transat to extend Montreal-St. Maarten flights to Year-Round service starting in 2027 | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--St. Maarten will benefit from year-round air service from Montreal, Canada, beginning in 2027, following an announcement by Canadian airline Air Transat that it will extend its existing seasonal flights to the island beyond the traditional winter tourism period. The...
October 30, 2026
PAHO supports St. Maarten in modernizing National Laboratory Services | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--St. Maarten is taking steps to modernize its national laboratory services through a comprehensive revision of its National Laboratory Policy, with technical assistance from the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO). The initiativ...
Local News
October 30, 2026
Beyond October: Breast Cancer Awareness cannot end with the pink ribbon | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--As October comes to an end, the pink ribbons will gradually disappear from storefronts, social media pages, clothing and public activities. Breast Cancer Awareness Month will officially close, but breast cancer will not. Women will still discover lumps in November....
Read more : Beyond October: Breast Cancer Awareness cannot end with the pink ribbon | The Peoples Tribune
October 30, 2026
Gumbs says no contracts awarded, but garbage haulers already notified of intended contracts | The Peoples Tribune
GREAT BAY--In a short video statement posted to the Government's Facebook page, Minister of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment and Infrastructure (VROMI) Patrice Gumbs has assured the public that no contracts have yet been awarded under the controversial 2026–2029 s...
October 30, 2026
Wescot-Williams: Why can’t several measures recommended in the RAC/BTP report be taken now? | The Peoples Tribune
GREAT BAY--Member of Parliament, Chairlady Sarah Wescot-Williams is calling on Government to take immediate action on several recommendations contained in the RAC/BTP report concerning electricity and water tariffs, questioning why consumers must continue waiting while additio...
October 30, 2026
COCI Board of Directors Submits National Decree Proposal to Modernize Elections | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Board of Directors of the St. Maarten Chamber of Commerce & Industry (COCI) has taken a significant step toward modernizing its electoral process by submitting a proposed National Decree Containing General Measures (LBHAM) governing the imple...
October 30, 2026
St. Maarten Science Fair Foundation Announces Interest from 10 Schools for 2027. Honors 2026 Sponsors | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The St. Maarten Science Fair Foundation (SMSFF) announced that ten high schools have already expressed preliminary interest in participating in Science Week 2027. The event will take place from March 8 to 13, with the awards ceremony scheduled for Ma...
October 30, 2026
Minister of Finance Welcomes Officer Altenor Home. Congratulates Her on Successful Completion of Specialized Training | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GRETA BAY) - The Honorable Marinka J. Gumbs, Minister of Finance, warmly welcomes Officer Altenor home following her successful completion of the Document Examination, Doc-2 training programme conducted by the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee’s Training, Education...
October 30, 2026
The Ramesh Manek End Polio Now Walkathon: One Community, One Cause, One Goal! | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) — The Rotary Club of Sint Maarten Mid Isle proudly hosted its annual Ramesh Manek End Polio Now Walkathon on Saturday, October 24th, in observance of World Polio Day. The event brought together approximately 80 participants. Walkathon participants rece...
October 30, 2026
MP Dimar Labega Inspires CFY Students at USM | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (POND ISLAND) - University of St. Martin (USM) Caribbean Foundation Year (CFY) students welcomed Member of Parliament Dimar Labega for an interactive pep talk on Wednesday, October 28, focused on networking, collaboration, and making the most of their college expe...
October 30, 2026
Minister of Finance Marinka J. Gumbs Welcomes Officer Altenor Home and Congratulates Her on Successful Completion of Specialized Training | Government of Sint MaartenThe Honorable Marinka J. Gumbs, Minister of Finance, warmly welcomes Officer Altenor home following her successful completion of the Document Examination, Doc-2 training programme conducted by the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee’s Training, Education and Knowledge Centre (OTCKM...
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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...
