October 09, 2026
TECHNOLOGY / E-WEEKEND 2026: Digital technology takes action | FaxinfoSXM Talks — Latest News from St. Maarten / St. Martin
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October 09, 2026
HERITAGE / Former Spring sugar factory: the urgent need to protect our heritage | Faxinfo
October 09, 2026
COURT: The trial of President Mussington and his four vice presidents postponed to January 2027 | Faxinfo
October 09, 2026
SOCIETY / AMAZONES: a new club for healthy aging in Saint-Martin | FaxinfoANIS Saint-Martin launches AMAZONES, a new club for people aged 60 and over Free and supported by the CGRR Agirc-Arrco, the scheme focuses on physical activity, nutrition, well-being and social connection to support seniors in active aging. Here, the goal is not only to...
October 09, 2026
PINK OCTOBER: The Pink Walk returns for a second edition, all in pink | FaxinfoThe Saint-Martin Twirling association organizes, this Sunday 11 October The second edition of “The Pink Walk – Pink Wig Edition”. A walk placed, in this Pink October , under the banner of raising awareness about breast cancer and supporting those affected by the disease.  ...
October 09, 2026
AWARD: Patricio Carty made a Knight of the National Order of Merit | FaxinfoAfter nearly thirty years of service to sports in Saint-Martin, Patricio Carty has been awarded the rank of Knight of the National Order of Merit. This distinction recognizes both his professional career and his commitment to youth and cycling. On Friday, October 2nd, i...
October 09, 2026
Repair delays forcing KLM to cancel flights over the next five months, says airline | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY- - Dutch national carrier KLM has announced plans to cancel flights over the next five months because of aircraft maintenance and repair delays, raising questions about whether its services to St. Maarten, Curaçao, Aruba and Bonaire could be affected during the...
October 08, 2026
Windward Islands Bank Announces Leadership Change as Daisy Tyrol-Carolus Retires, Camillo Bakhuis Named Successor | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--MCB Group has announced a leadership transition at Windward Islands Bank (WIB) in St. Maarten, with longtime Country Head Daisy Tyrol-Carolus set to retire effective December 31, 2026, and experienced Caribbean banking executive Camillo Bakhuis appointed to succeed...
October 08, 2026
KPSM shows support for cancer awareness month by wearing pink | Government of Sint MaartenThe Korps Politie Sint Maarten (KPSM) will show its support for Cancer Awareness Month on Friday, October 9, 2026, as officers and staff wear pink T-shirts as part of their uniforms to stand in solidarity with everyone affected by cancer. KPSM recognizes the impact cance...
October 08, 2026
CPS: World Mental Health Day – Calls on Community to Recognize the Importance of Mental Health | Government of Sint MaartenSaturday, October 10, marks World Mental Health Day 2026, 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 the Sint Maarten community to recognize the importance of...
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October 08, 2026
Council of Europe Delegation Begins Working Visit to Sint Maarten | Government of Sint MaartenThis morning Minister of Justice Nathalie Tackling welcomed a delegation from the Council of Europe, marking the start of the delegation’s two-day working visit to Sint Maarten. The delegation includes Clare Ovey, Director of Human Rights, Directorate General Human...
Read more : Council of Europe Delegation Begins Working Visit to Sint Maarten | Government of Sint Maarten
October 08, 2026
Prime Minister Mercelina: Dialogue with SOL Focused on Facts, Consumer Relief and Respect for Regulatory Process | Government of Sint Maarten
Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina convened an informational meeting with Minister of Finance Marinka Gumbs, Members of Parliament and SOL representatives Mr. Collin Francis and Mr. Robert James to examine fuel supply costs, discuss electricity affordability and explore potentia...
October 08, 2026
“You are appreciated.” “You bring joy.” “You are wonderful.” | Soualiganewsday
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - These little messages, painted and decorated around the table at FREEGAN, capture the spirit of our community mornings. With funding from Oranje Fonds, we bring people together to get creative, cook, share a meal and enjoy each other’s company. These...
October 08, 2026
Is your pension money safe? Central Bank tests how banks and pension funds would handle a financial crisis | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--The Central Bank of Curaçao and St. Maarten (CBCS) has concluded that the financial system shared by the two countries remains relatively strong and capable of handling significant financial shocks, despite the close financial relationships between banks, pension fu...
October 08, 2026
Fire Department continues to warn about lithium batteries, electric vehicles and charging risks | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--As St. Maarten embraces electric vehicles, solar energy systems, rechargeable batteries and other environmentally friendly technologies, the Fire Department is urging residents to pay closer attention to the fire hazards associated with these increasingly common pro...
October 08, 2026
BVI Tortola Edges St. Maarten to Capture Paradise Showdown U15 Basketball Championship | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--BVI Tortola emerged as champions of the third annual Paradise Showdown Under-15 Basketball Tournament, narrowly defeating host team St. Maarten 85-83 in a thrilling championship game that brought five days of regional youth basketball competition to a close at...
October 08, 2026
“Bonaire, Saba and Statia ARE the Netherlands!”: Van der Burg rebukes PVV MP over Caribbean remarks | The Peoples TribuneTHE HAGUE--Dutch State Secretary for Kingdom Relations Eric van der Burg sharply rebuked Freedom Party (PVV) Member of Parliament Elmar Vlottes during Thursday's parliamentary debate on the 2027 Kingdom Relations and BES Fund budgets, telling him to stop speaking about Bo...
October 08, 2026
ESSENCE & MIND CROWNS ST. MAARTEN’S DASHAUN PRINCE AS MISS ESSENCE & MIND | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - We are proud to announce the crowning of Dashaun Prince of St. Maarten as Miss Essence & Mind International 2026–2027. Held at Aleeze Convention Hall on Saturday, October 3, 2026, our Season 4 finale brought together ten contestants for an evenin...
October 08, 2026
Dutch MPs challenge govt on Caribbean poverty, reform funding and Kingdom equality | The Peoples TribuneTHE HAGUE – Members of the Dutch House of Representatives from several political parties have raised concerns about poverty, the rising cost of living, economic independence, governance, regional security and the future of relations within the Kingdom of the Netherlands, as Pa...
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Tried 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...
Read more : COURT: He “collected” gun cartridges to make jewelry out of them | Faxinfo
October 05, 2026
Heyliger-Marten: Philipsburg revitalization moving toward implementation | The Peoples Tribune
GREAT BAY--Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication Grisha Heyliger-Marten says the Philipsburg Beautification and Revitalization initiative remains active and is moving toward implementation, with Government pursuing a phased series of projects a...
October 05, 2026
Minister Gumbs: I never ordered halt to teacher appreciation coupon distribution | The Peoples Tribune
GREAT BAY--Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport Melissa Gumbs has rejected claims that she ordered a halt to the distribution of Teacher Appreciation Coupon Sheets to public school teachers, saying no such instruction was ever given. Gumbs was responding to con...
October 03, 2026
Saturday Morning Building Fire Contained. Two Treated for Smoke Inhalation | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - At approximately 10:15 a.m. today, October 3, 2026 , the Police Dispatch Center was notified of a fire at a business establishment located on E. Camille Richardson . The Fire Department was immediately notified and dispatched to the locat...
October 02, 2026
NV GEBE meter checks remain largely reactive | The Daily HeraldPHILIPSBURG--Utilities company NV GEBE does not currently conduct comprehensive, system-wide testing of all electricity and water meters, with investigations generally taking place when customers report suspected billing or consumption problems or when an issue is identified i...
October 01, 2026
St. Maarten’s high season airlift grows with new routes, returning flights and larger aircraft | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--With the Caribbean’s winter tourism season approaching, St. Maarten is beginning to see the familiar buildup in airlift that accompanies the busiest travel months of the year. This season, however, the increase is coming from several directions at once, including a...
