October 18, 2026
CCISM E-Weekend 2026 highlights digital tools and opportunities for Saint-Martin businesses | The Peoples TribuneSXM Talks — Latest News from St. Maarten / St. Martin
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October 18, 2026
PJIA PRINCESS WALK 2026 BRINGS COMMUNITY TOGETHER AND RAISES US$10,000 | Soualiganewsday
October 18, 2026
Minister Plenipotentiary Arrindell attends Unveiling of Memorial Stone | Soualiganewsday
October 18, 2026
New Court President Carmelia calls for more Caribbean judges and justice accessible to all | The Peoples TribuneWILLEMSTAD--The new President of the Joint Court of Justice, Sigmar Carmelia, wants more Caribbean-born legal professionals to advance into the judiciary and is calling for a court system in which citizens can access justice without being disadvantaged by language or cultural...
October 17, 2026
Aircraft fueling, gate allocation among issues raised as airport prepares for busy high season | The Peoples TribuneAIRPORT--Aircraft fueling challenges, gate allocation, passenger processing and parking arrangements are among several operational issues being reviewed at Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIA) as the facility prepares for an anticipated increase in passenger traffic d...
October 17, 2026
Former MP Theo Heyliger released, served 1,102 days | The Daily HeraldPHILIPSBURG--Former Member of Parliament (MP) Theo Heyliger is one of several inmates released from prison today, Friday, following his imprisonment in January 2024 to serve a five-year sentence for accepting bribes and money laundering. Justice Minister Nathalie Tackling told...
October 17, 2026
St. Maarten, Saba and Statia Sign agreement to research ancestral links and slavery's legacy | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY- - St. Maarten, Saba and St. Eustatius have formally agreed to collaborate on genealogical and scientific research into the lasting legacy of slavery, with an initiative aimed at helping descendants trace their family histories, uncover ancestral connections and...
October 17, 2026
USM Brings menopause into the open with community discussion on health and wellness | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Menopause and the physical, emotional and psychological changes women experience during this stage of life took center stage at the University of St. Martin (USM), where a packed audience participated in an open discussion about symptoms, hormone replacement th...
October 16, 2026
St. Maarten records an astonishing 51% surge in U.S. air travel in September 2026 | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--St. Maarten recorded a remarkable 51.2 percent increase in air travel by U.S. citizens in September 2026, adding nearly 6,000 trips compared with the same month last year and significantly outperforming the wider Caribbean, where American air travel grew by just 2.5...
October 16, 2026
Steflogix Director Stephanie Somersall completes Advanced International Training | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY- - Stephanie Somersall, Managing Director of St. Maarten-based Steflogix, is encouraging more women to explore careers in pest management while strengthening professional standards in an industry traditionally dominated by men. Somersall has completed several sp...
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October 16, 2026
Dutch military to deploy anti-ship missiles in Caribbean as regional security concerns grow | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY- - The Netherlands is preparing to introduce anti-ship missiles into its military capabilities in the Caribbean, marking a significant expansion of Dutch defence operations in the region as the government moves to strengthen security across the Caribbean part of...
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October 16, 2026
Dutch security report: Tsunami could be more devastating than hurricane for St. Maarten | The Peoples Tribune
GREAT BAY--A new Dutch national security risk assessment warns that a tsunami could have more devastating consequences for Caribbean islands such as St. Maarten than a major hurricane, raising questions not only about the country's early-warning capabilities but also whet...
October 16, 2026
Caribbean cruise arrivals projected to reach 21 Million by 2031, FCCA Conference hears | The Peoples Tribune
SAN JUAN-- Cruise passenger volumes in the Caribbean are projected to reach approximately 21 million by 2031, nearly double the 11 million recorded in 2019, as continued global industry expansion creates opportunities for Caribbean destinations to attract visitors, investment...
October 16, 2026
Dutch Officials to Visit St. Maarten, Saba and Statia to Explain Slavery Legacy Funding | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Nonprofit organizations in St. Maarten, Saba and St. Eustatius will have an opportunity next week to meet directly with Dutch government officials responsible for administering the Legacy to Future Funds, a subsidy program supporting Caribbean initiatives addressing...
October 16, 2026
Wescot-Williams: Tripartite advances dispute regulation, questions Kingdom Summit and country packages | The Peoples TribuneWILLEMSTAD--President of Parliament Sarah Wescot-Williams says the Parliaments of St. Maarten, Aruba and Curaçao must strengthen their collective influence within the Kingdom of the Netherlands and ensure that decisions affecting their countries are not made without meaningful...
October 16, 2026
KPSM calls on parents and guardians to remain vigilant | Government of Sint MaartenIn light of this incident, KPSM takes the opportunity to remind parents and guardians of the importance of knowing their children’s whereabouts, understanding their activities, and remaining actively involved in their daily lives. Parents are encouraged to maintai...
October 16, 2026
3 Naatya Arts Center dancers to perform in Guadeloupe Oct. 17 | The Daily HeraldThe trio who will perform at Association Shakti at Le Mole, Guadeloupe. PHILIPSBURG--Three dancers from Naatya Arts Center in St. Maarten will travel to Guadeloupe to perform at an event organised by Association Shakti on October 17. The dancers are Thrisha Nankani, Aparna Sam...
October 16, 2026
U.S. Consulate General Curaçao Opens 2027 YLAI Fellowship Applications to All Six Dutch Caribbean Islands | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The U.S. Consulate General Curaçao is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the 2027 Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) Fellowship Program. This year, the program is expanding from four to seven fellowships and, for the...
October 16, 2026
KPSM senior officer’s complete effective leadership training | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) is pleased to announce that several of its senior officers successfully completed an effective leadership training program this week. The training focused on providing the officers with the knowledge, insight,...
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October 14, 2026
PM: Fuel clause must account for SOL charges, unpaid bills complicate additional consumer relief | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina has addressed concerns about reported overcharging through GEBE's fuel clause, explaining that any consideration of additional refunds or consumer relief must also take into account the millions of guilders owed to the utility compan...
Read more : PM: Fuel clause must account for SOL charges, unpaid bills complicate additional consumer relief | The Peoples Tribune
October 14, 2026
Ministerial health decrees published in National Gazette riddled with errors | The Daily Herald
A screenshot from the “National Gazette”. PHILIPSBURG--A number of Ministerial Decrees concerning healthcare professionals’ authorisations and healthcare institutions’ permits published in the October 9, 2026 edition of the National Gazette (Landscourant) are riddled with erro...
October 13, 2026
Maho potholes raise road safety concerns ahead of tourist season | The Daily Herald
MAHO--Potholes are reportedly beginning to reappear in parts of Maho, raising concerns about road safety as St. Maarten prepares for the upcoming tourist season and bringing renewed attention to the Government’s responsibility to maintain public roads. A concerned resident con...
October 12, 2026
Injunction filed to nullify WIFOL board election | The Daily HeraldPHILIPSBURG--An injunction has been filed seeking to nullify the election of the new executive board of the Workers Institute for Organized Labour Association (WIFOL), with attorney Cor Merx telling The Daily Herald on Monday that the election procedure allegedly did not compl...
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 07, 2026
COURT: He “collected” gun cartridges to make jewelry out of them | FaxinfoTried 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...
