October 15, 2026
New eye surgery at Curaçao Medical Center offers hope against permanent blindness | The Peoples TribuneSXM Talks — Latest News from St. Maarten / St. Martin
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October 15, 2026
Motorworld expands Caribbean operations with GAC vehicle launch in Guyana | The Peoples Tribune
October 15, 2026
Lions District Governor Praises St. Maarten Club as model for regional service organizations | The Peoples Tribune
October 15, 2026
Anguilla officials: Trump’s “super intelligence .si” rebrand won’t damage its .ai revenues | The Peoples TribuneTHE VALLEY, ANGUILLA--The government of Anguilla has moved to reassure residents that United States President Donald Trump's effort to replace the term artificial intelligence with "super intelligence" is not expected to undermine the island's lucrative .ai internet domain bus...
October 15, 2026
Firefighters finish first part of drivers course | The Daily HeraldGroup photo KRALENDIJK--Last Friday, nine firefighters from the Fire Department Caribbean Netherlands BKCN finished the first part of their fire service driver training. The course took place on Bonaire over a two-week period. All participants successfully completed the progra...
October 15, 2026
Motorworld expands GAC’s Caribbean presence with official launch in Guyana | The Daily HeraldMotorworld team and HSM Motors Guyana team at the GAC Guyana Launch at Pegasus Hotel. GUYANA--Motorworld Group, regional distributor for GAC, has launched GAC in Guyana through authorised dealer HSM Motors, introducing a new lineup of advanced GAC and AION electric vehicles to...
October 15, 2026
Cg. 10k reward in murder case | The Daily HeraldRicardo Garces Julio WILLEMSTAD--The Curaçao Police Force KPC has released additional details about the murder of Colombian national Ricardo Garces Julio, whose body was discovered in the bay of Santa Cruz with a gunshot wound to the head. Authorities are offering a reward of...
October 15, 2026
NEWS IN BRIEF / La Savane: a man rescued from the flames by firefighters | FaxinfoA major fire broke out in a house in the Savane neighborhood last night. Alerted at 2:23 a.m., firefighters rescued an unconscious man from the first floor. Three people were treated and taken to the hospital. The fire had already engulfed a large part of the house by t...
October 15, 2026
Celebrating 15 Years of Dedicated Service: Honoring Melackia Spencer | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Melackia Spencer marked 15 years of dedicated service to the Sint Maarten Library and its community on October 3, 2026. Throughout her years of service, Ms. Spencer has contributed to the Library’s mission of promoting literacy and encouraging a love...
October 15, 2026
Sint Maarten Library Invites Parents and Toddlers to “Tiny Tots & Toast: Sip, Dance & Paint!” | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - A fun-filled activity promoting early learning through play and creativity; Parents and caregivers are invited to bring their little ones to Tiny Tots & Toast: Sip, Dance & Paint! . On Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m....
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SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - On Wednesday, October 14, 2026, a delegation of the Parliament of Sint Maarten, consisting of the President of Parliament, the Hon. Sarah A. Wescot-Williams, and Members of Parliament, the Hon. Sjamira D.M. Roseburg, the Hon. Lyndon C.J. Lewis, and t...
Read more : Parliamentary Delegation Meets with Caribbean Prevention Centre | Soualiganewsday
October 15, 2026
PM says fuel clause is mainly linked to SOL, not NV GEBE | The Daily Herald
~Govt. drafting law to regulate tariffs~ PHILIPSBURG--The fuel clause charged to consumers is primarily linked to the cost of fuel supplied by fuel supplier SOL to utilities company NV GEBE, rather than being determined by NV GEBE itself, Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina said...
October 15, 2026
Govt. to reopen Simpson Bay Service Center after maintenance changes | The Daily Herald
SIMPSON BAY--Government intends to reopen the Simpson Bay Service Center after reviewing how public buildings are supervised and maintained, Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina said during Wednesday’s live Council of Ministers press briefing. Mercelina said shortcomings in the ma...
October 15, 2026
Minister Tackling: Human rights must be protected even when they are most difficult to defend | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Human rights must apply to everyone, including prisoners, migrants, criminal suspects and society's most vulnerable, regardless of whether their circumstances or actions attract public sympathy. Minister of Justice Nathalie Tackling delivered that message at St. Maa...
October 15, 2026
Legal Desk director Leon discusses services, challenges, expansion plans for Saba, Statia | The Daily HeraldSuhendra Leon SABA--The Foundation for Legal Aid and Equal Treatment in Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba SRGB was established in October 2025 to provide free, independent legal assistance and support for residents experiencing discrimination in the Caribbean Netherlands....
October 14, 2026
Prime Minister Mercelina praises Iris Arrindell’s leadership at GEBE | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY: Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina has publicly praised GEBE Temporary Manager Iris Arrindell for her leadership of the utility company during a challenging period, expressing admiration for her willingness to assume responsibility and the work she has undertaken sinc...
October 14, 2026
CPS Calls on Community to Make Handwashing a Daily Habit | Government of Sint MaartenThursday, October 15, 2026, marks Global Handwashing Day, and the Collective Prevention Service (CPS), an executive agency of the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (Ministry of VSA), is calling on residents, schools, businesses and community organizations...
October 14, 2026
Minister Plenipotentiary Arrindell Meets PSG CEO Gumbs. Discuss Maritime Developments and Strategic Partnerships | Government of Sint MaartenMinister Plenipotentiary Drs. Gracita R. Arrindell, recently received a courtesy visit from the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Port St. Maarten Group of Companies (PSG), Alexander Gumbs, where they discussed opportunities for strengthening Sint Maarten’s maritime sector,...
October 14, 2026
Minister Connor: VSA Inspectorate moving toward stronger, more effective organization | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA), Claret Connor, has announced significant progress in efforts to reform and strengthen the Inspectorate of VSA (IVSA), with proposals now developed to improve the organization's structure, operational eff...
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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...
