September 07, 2026
From Coils 2 Crowns expands into podcast series on hair, heritage and identity | The Peoples TribuneSXM Talks — Latest News from St. Maarten / St. Martin
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September 07, 2026
Wescot-Williams sets eight pillars for Parliament, unveils 2026-2027 theme on responsible AI | The Peoples Tribune
September 07, 2026
MP Roseburg details URSM record on legislation, oversight and people-centered action | The Peoples Tribune
September 07, 2026
Roseburg releases ‘Where Did Your Money Go?’, giving account of her Parliamentary work | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Sjamira Roseburg has released a detailed public report outlining what she says she has done on behalf of the people of St. Maarten during the 2025-2026 Parliamentary Year, covering legislation, motions, government oversight, community initiative...
September 07, 2026
MP Doran: Government cannot keep explaining problems while people keep paying for them | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--National Alliance faction leader MP Egbert Doran used the closing of the 2025-2026 Parliamentary Year on Monday to call for stronger parliamentary oversight, more government execution and a sharper focus on completing measures that directly improve the lives of...
September 07, 2026
MP Kotai: Coalition membership does not remove Parliament’s duty to hold Govt accountable | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Democratic Party faction leader MP Viren Kotai closed the 2025-2026 Parliamentary Year with a call for Parliament to remain firm in its oversight role, even when its members form part of the governing coalition, while urging government to deliver meaningful cos...
September 07, 2026
MP Lewis sets justice reform, cost of livingas priorities for new Parliamentary Year | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Lyndon Lewis used his closing remarks for the 2025-2026 Parliamentary Year on Monday to call for stronger accountability from government, improved follow-up by Parliament and greater attention to the unresolved issues affecting Justice workers,...
September 07, 2026
WIB joins TamLeo Books’ “Turn the Page, SXM” with Special storytime at St. Joseph School | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--The Windward Islands Bank (WIB) joined TamLeo Books’ Turn the Page, SXM initiative on Friday, September 4, with a special classroom reading that brought one of TamLeo’s stories to life in a meaningful way. Rolando Tobias, General Manager of Retail Banking at WI...
September 07, 2026
Road closures for change of Parliamentary Year | The Daily HeraldPHILIPSBURG--A number of road closures will be in place today, Monday, September 7 and Tuesday, September 8 for the annual traditional Opening of the new Parliamentary Year. Wilhelminastraat in front of the House of Parliament will be closed from Monday at 3pm to 12pm (noon) T...
September 07, 2026
Gallery of Changemakers recently unveiled at PJIA | The Daily HeraldA ceremony was held at PJIA last Friday where the “Gallery of Changemakers” was unveiled, which honours several community members and their contributions to St. Maarten. AIRPORT--Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIA) has unveiled a new Gallery of Changemakers honouring...
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September 07, 2026
“Leadership Matters: But Only with Visionary Critical Thinking” | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (COMMENTARY – By Brian Meade) - Firstly, I want to talk about Leadership Matters — but only when it dances with visionary critical thinking. Too often, leadership is treated like a title, a badge, or a seat at the head of the table. But leadership is not a chair —...
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September 07, 2026
Book Club brings life to Satellite Prison Library | Soualiganewsday
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The development of the Point Blanche Prison Satellite Library took another step forward last month with its first Book Club activity, bringing together prisoners, the Sint Maarten Library, international volunteers and prisoner volunteers to discuss "...
September 07, 2026
FROM COILS 2 CROWNS CONTINUES THE CONVERSATION WITH NEW PODCAST SERIES | Soualiganewsday
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - A conversation that began that was initiated by project founder Soidi Ilis, Soidi Illis last year with students, parents and teachers is entering a new chapter as From Coils To Crowns 2 launches its mini podcast series, creating an ongoing platform f...
September 07, 2026
Minister Tackling Advances St. Maarten’s Justice Priorities at Judicial Four-Party Consultation | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Last week, Minister of Justice Nathalie Tackling represented Sint Maarten at the Judicial Four-Party Consultation (JVO) held in Curaçao from September 1–3, where the Ministers of Justice of Sint Maarten, Curaçao, Aruba and the Netherlands met to addr...
September 07, 2026
Groundbreaking set for New St. Maarten Library this week | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--The reconstruction of the St. Maarten Library will reach a major milestone on Tuesday afternoon, September 8, when officials gather for the official groundbreaking ceremony at the library site in Philipsburg. The ceremony will formally mark the start of construction...
September 07, 2026
TEATT publishes list of car rental companies that are in order, issues final notice to others | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--The Ministry of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication (TEATT), through the Inspectorate of Economic and Transport Affairs (IETA), has published the list of car rental operators that have successfully completed the 2026 Confirmation Letter Proces...
September 07, 2026
Book Club brings life to Satellite Prison Library | Government of Sint MaartenThe development of the Point Blanche Prison Satellite Library took another step forward last month with its first Book Club activity, bringing together prisoners, the Sint Maarten Library, international volunteers and prisoner volunteers to discuss “The Alchemist” by Paulo Coe...
September 07, 2026
Coast Guard congratulates 16 new JBK graduates | The Daily HeraldThe Coast Guard has 16 newly graduated “Able Seamen” with St. Eustatius receiving their first programme graduate. The achievement came as 16 recruits from Aruba, Curaçao and St. Maarten including participants from Saba and St. Eustatius, completed more than a year of intensive...
September 07, 2026
Makayla Cooks selected for FCCA Mentorship Prog. | The Daily HeraldTEATT Minister Grisha Heyliger-Marten and Makayla Cooks. POND ISLAND--Makayla Cooks has been selected by the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) for its Young Women’s Mentorship Initiative following a local selection process that began with 25 applicants. The Ministry...
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September 06, 2026
WIB Cardholders can earn Double AAdvantage® Miles through November 6 | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--The Windward Islands Bank (WIB) has launched a limited-time promotion giving eligible AAdvantage® credit cardholders the opportunity to earn double AAdvantage® miles on every eligible transaction through November 6, 2026. The promotion, which began September 6,...
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September 05, 2026
Police Investigates Home Invasion. Armed Gunmen Escape via Simpson Bay Lagoon | Soualiganewsday
SINT MAARTEN (POINT PIROUETTE) - The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) is investigating a reported home invasion that occurred this morning, Saturday, September 5, 2026. Shortly after 10:30 a.m., Central Dispatch received several calls concerning a home invasion at a residen...
September 05, 2026
KPSM ALERT: FRAUDULENT TRAFFIC FINE MESSAGES CIRCULATING | Soualiganewsday
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) is alerting the public to a fraudulent message currently circulating that falsely claims to originate from the Traffic Police regarding an alleged unpaid traffic fine. The message contains a link directing reci...
September 04, 2026
Motorcyclist dies after crash on Link 1 road | The Daily HeraldRider of a Kawasaki Z650, plate MF 1397, died on September 4, following a motorcycle accident on Link 1. BELAIR--A motorcyclist has died following a serious single-vehicle accident on Octavius L. Richardson Road also known as Link 1 on Friday morning. The accident occurred at...
September 01, 2026
Armed robbery at Maho casino under investigation | The Daily Herald MAHO--Police are investigating an armed robbery at Casino Royale in Maho around midday on Tuesday. The Police Force of St. Maarten (KPSM) Central Dispatch received several calls reporting that an armed robbery was taking place at about 12:00pm on September 1. Seve...
September 01, 2026
St. Maarten still does not know officially what it costs to live here | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--St. Maarten does not currently have an officially established social minimum defining how much money an individual or household needs to cover essential living expenses and participate normally in society. That fact means that while government provides millions of g...
