August 25, 2026
Government has made no decision to proceed with the proposed Swift Rail transportation system | The Peoples TribuneSXM Talks — Latest News from St. Maarten / St. Martin
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August 25, 2026
Heyliger-Marten: "When it reaches Parliament, read it" Cannabis debate should be based on facts, | The Peoples Tribune
August 25, 2026
Labega pushes back on cannabis narrative, Govt has interministerial workgroup for two tears | The Peoples Tribune
August 25, 2026
Heyliger-Marten: Tourism growth and household well-being are not the same | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication Grisha Heyliger-Marten told Parliament that strong tourism performance cannot be treated as an end in itself if households and local businesses are not seeing enough of the benefit, stressing tha...
August 25, 2026
ECONOMY: The opening of the Marigot Showcase postponed to September | FaxinfoOriginally scheduled for June 13th during Spotlight, the opening of the Marigot Showcase was postponed due to a lack of furniture in the premises. Despite open houses organized for professionals on July 17th and 24th, nothing had really changed in the shared commercial space m...
August 25, 2026
INTERVIEW / Hospital Center: Patrick Lambruschini's Priorities | FaxinfoAprès avoir dressé, dans notre précédente édition, un premier état des lieux du centre hospitalier Louis Constant Fleming, marqué selon lui par des années d’instabilité, des difficultés financières et un manque de méthode, Patrick Lambruschini poursuit cet entretien en dévoila...
August 25, 2026
PM Mercelina warns against rushing cannabis legislation | The Daily HeraldPrime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina. PHILIPSBURG--Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina said Monday that St. Maarten should not rush cannabis legislation simply to have it completed during the current government’s term. He said commercialisation should not be treated as the automatic...
August 25, 2026
Miss Anguilla, Akeema Carty crowned Miss Caribbean Beauty and Intelligence | The Daily HeraldAkeema Carty, Miss Caribbean Beauty and Intelligence. ANGUILLA--Miss Anguilla 2026, Akeema Carty, received a grand welcome home on Sunday August 23 following gaining the crown at the Miss Caribbean Beauty & Intelligence Pageant in Guyana. She was greeted by family, friends...
August 25, 2026
PM: St. Maarten must answer major questions before opening cannabis market | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina has cautioned against allowing St. Maarten’s cannabis legislation to move ahead of the country’s fundamental policy decisions, warning Parliament that Government must first determine what type of cannabis policy it actually want...
August 25, 2026
Minister Gumbs says Finance has done groundwork for possible gasoline tax relief | The Peoples TribuneMinister of Finance Marinka Gumbs says her ministry has already carried out the groundwork for a possible temporary reduction of the fuel import duty on gasoline from 29 cents to 14.5 cents per litre, but Government must still collectively determine whether the relief should b...
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August 25, 2026
Gumbs outlines ‘Stabilize, Repair, Reform’ roadmap for St. Maarten tax system | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Minister of Finance Marinka Gumbs says St. Maarten’s tax reform will be implemented through a series of legislative, administrative and technological changes rather than one comprehensive tax package, describing Government’s approach as a process to “stabilize, repa...
Read more : Gumbs outlines ‘Stabilize, Repair, Reform’ roadmap for St. Maarten tax system | The Peoples Tribune
August 24, 2026
Gumbs says Mullet Bay sale still awaits clarity on property boundaries | The Peoples Tribune
GREAT BAY--Minister of Finance Marinka Gumbs told Parliament during the continuation of the 2026 Budget debate that the eventual sale of the Mullet Bay property remains an important part of the wider financial arrangements surrounding the resolution process, but an outsta...
August 24, 2026
J&IS and court of guardianship call for safe, respectful parenting and to reject physical punishment | The Peoples Tribune
GREAT BAY--Judicial and Institutional Services (J&IS) and the Court of Guardianship (CoG) are calling on parents and caregivers to reject physical punishment and adopt safer, more effective forms of discipline, as public discussion continues over corporal punishment a...
August 24, 2026
Brinks armoured truck overturned on link one | The Daily HeraldOverturned armoured Brinks truck going down link 1 phase 2 near the Learning Unlimited school. CAY HILL--A Brinks armoured transport truck overturned on link 1 phase 2 shortly after 11:00am Friday, causing traffic disruptions in the area behind Sint Maarten Medical Center (SMM...
August 24, 2026
Bethel Methodist School starts year with spirited welcome back for pupils | The Daily HeraldPupils, teachers, and staff going through the spirit tunnel. ST. EUSTATIUS-- Bethel Methodist School welcomed pupils back for the 2026-2027 school year with a lively spirit tunnel, giving students an enthusiastic and memorable start to the new academic year. The activity broug...
August 24, 2026
SDHS top CSEC student Kalmera earns 10 grade 1s | The Daily HeraldNyah Emilia Kalmera PHILIPSBURG--For 16-year-old Nyah Emilia Kalmera, earning 10 Grade I passes in the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examinations was not simply about preparing for one set of exams. She told The Daily Herald on Sunday that it was the result...
August 24, 2026
Gumbs says government orders were made without proper authorization | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Minister of Finance Marinka Gumbs disclosed during the continuation of the 2026 Budget debate that Government is encountering cases in which goods and services were ordered and financial commitments apparently made without the proper authorization. According to...
August 24, 2026
Minister Gumbs: 2027 tax reform coming to bring relief for old age pension recipients | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Minister of Finance Marinka Gumbs announced during the continuation of the 2026 Budget debate on Monday that Government is preparing changes to the tax system that could provide significant relief for persons receiving AOV. One of the planned changes would remo...
August 24, 2026
MP Doran: The people of St. Maarten have been getting nothing but 'licks' | The Daily HeraldPHILIPSBURG--National Alliance (NA) Member of Parliament (MP) Egbert Doran accused the government of failing to deliver relief to the people of St. Maarten, saying residents have been facing problems with roads, cleanliness, healthcare and rising grocery costs while promised s...
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August 23, 2026
UPDATED: Police Seek Community Assistance in Locating Missing 12-Year-Old Girl | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) is pleased to announce that 12-year-old Keithy Serell Bryan Soriano, who was reported missing earlier today, Sunday, August 23, 2026, has been located safely. KPSM officers are currently working to establi...
Read more : UPDATED: Police Seek Community Assistance in Locating Missing 12-Year-Old Girl | Soualiganewsday
August 22, 2026
Armed and dangerous suspect remains wanted in “Alligator” double-murder investigation
The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) and the Prosecutor’s Office are renewing their appeal for information concerning the suspected shooter in the ongoing “Alligator” investigation. The suspect remains at large and is considered armed and dangerous.
August 19, 2026
Court convicts two defendants in “Jasmine” investigation | Soualiganewsday
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Court of First Instance has rendered its judgment in the criminal cases against M.R. and J.E.B., the remaining defendants in the “Jasmine” investigation. Both defendants were convicted of co-perpetrating fraud and money laundering. M.R. was also...
August 19, 2026
Approx. $53 million budgeted for new Pointe Blanche Prison | The Daily HeraldArtist’s impression PHILIPSBURG--Construction of the new Pointe Blanche prison began in January 2026 and is expected to be completed by July 2028, according to Minister of Justice Nathalie Tackling. The project is being implemented through the United Nations Office for Project...
August 18, 2026
WIB Supports Playground Upgrade at Raoul Illidge Sports Complex | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--The Windward Islands Bank, WIB, has supported the upgrade of the playground at the Raoul Illidge Sports Complex as part of its continued commitment to corporate social responsibility and investment in children, families and healthy communities across St. Maarten. Th...
August 18, 2026
TEATT shifts more tourism funding to Expedia | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--The Ministry of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication, TEATT, is directing more of St. Maarten’s tourism promotion budget toward online travel agency campaigns after previous Expedia marketing generated more than US $38 million in tracked bookin...
