October 16, 2026
Caribbean cruise arrivals projected to reach 21 Million by 2031, FCCA Conference hears | The Peoples TribuneSXM Talks — Latest News from St. Maarten / St. Martin
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October 16, 2026
Dutch Officials to Visit St. Maarten, Saba and Statia to Explain Slavery Legacy Funding | The Peoples Tribune
October 16, 2026
Wescot-Williams: Tripartite advances dispute regulation, questions Kingdom Summit and country packages | The Peoples Tribune
October 16, 2026
Dutch security report: Tsunami could be more devastating than hurricane for St. Maarten | The Peoples TribuneGREAT 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
Why I Choose the Breadfruit Tree as a Symbol and Theme for My Podcasts | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (COMMENTARY – By Brian Meade) - In a world obsessed with speed, trends, and instant gratification, I chose a different symbol for my podcasts: the breadfruit tree. It may seem like an unusual choice in an era dominated by sleek logos and digital branding, but to m...
October 16, 2026
Prime Minister Luc Mercelina Advocates Stronger Foreign Affairs Engagement in Sint Maarten During Meeting with Minister Tom Berendsen | Government of Sint MaartenPrime Minister Dr. Luc F. E. Mercelina arrived in the Netherlands today and immediately began his programme of official meetings, starting with Dutch Minister of Foreign Affairs Tom Berendsen in The Hague. Their discussions addressed shifting geopolitical realities, with parti...
October 16, 2026
Litter on Little Bay Beach only weeks after coastal clean-up | The Daily HeraldTrash was found once again on Little Bay Beach less than a month after the ICC clean-up. Organisers call for greater public responsibility and government enforcement. LITTLE BAY--Less than a month after hundreds of volunteers collected hundreds of kilograms of litter fr...
October 16, 2026
Air Caraïbes launches daily flight between Guadeloupe and PJIA | The Daily HeraldCEO Karin Virapin and Commercial Director No ë lla Abitbol of Air Cara ï bes announced a daily flight between Guadeloupe and Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIA) as well the resumption of flights to Paris. SIMPSON BAY--Air Caraïbes will introduce a daily flight...
October 16, 2026
PINK OCTOBER: 2010 euros raised by the Archigirls for breast cancer patients | FaxinfoSamedi 3 octobre, les Archigirls ont organisé la deuxième édition de leur événement caritatif au profit de l’association Fleur du Phoenix. Première action locale au calendrier d’Octobre Rose 2026, cette journée sportive et solidaire a permis de récolter 2010 euros, soit deux f...
October 16, 2026
SOCIETY: The future flag of Saint-Martin is in your hands | FaxinfoTen finalist projects are subject to a vote by the population as part of the “My Saint-Martin Flag” competition From October 14th to 21st, everyone is invited to discover the proposals and choose the one that best represents the territory. This is an important step before the...
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October 16, 2026
Dutch State Secretary raises concerns over political Interference | The Peoples TribuneKRALENDIJK--Dutch State Secretary for Kingdom Relations Eric van der Burg has raised concerns about political interference in Bonaire's civil service and delays in government decision-making, warning that the island administration must improve its performance and deliver resul...
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October 16, 2026
Bonaire receives first public transportation bus after years of delays | The Peoples Tribune
KRALENDIJK--Bonaire has received its first bus for a planned public transportation system, marking progress in a project that has experienced years of delays and received millions of dollars in financial support from the Netherlands. The bus arrived on October 14, with the isl...
October 16, 2026
EDUCATION: Opera comes to Soualiga College | Faxinfo
Last Friday, the Guadeloupean soprano Leïla Brédent and the Quebec pianist Dominic Boulianne introduced the students of 5 e CHAM (Music-focused class with flexible timetable) from Soualiga College and CE2 class at the Élie Gibs school . In the college's new music...
October 16, 2026
PINK OCTOBER: Sport mobilizes against breast cancer | FaxinfoCe week-end, plusieurs rendez-vous sportifs associeront activité physique et solidarité dans le cadre d’ Pink October . Aquagym et beach tennis sont notamment au programme samedi 17 octobre , for the benefit of the prévention et du soutien aux personnes touchées par le cancer...
October 16, 2026
GOLF / ECGA 2026: Saint-Martin pulls off a surprise in Anguilla! | FaxinfoPour sa toute première participation au championnat de l’Eastern Caribbean Golf Association (ECGA), disputé le week-end dernier à Anguilla, la sélection de Saint-Martin a réalisé une belle performance en décrochant la 5e place du classement général, avec en prime une superbe 2...
October 16, 2026
PINK OCTOBER: 250 people mobilized for the “Pink Walk” | FaxinfoDimanche 11 octobre, l’association de majorettes Saint-Martin Twirling Entertainment a organisé la deuxième édition de sa “Pink Walk”, une marche solidaire au profit de l’association Fleur du Phoenix. Une initiative qui a réuni 250 participants dans le cadre d’Octobre Rose. &n...
October 16, 2026
Faxinfo wink: a little corner of Thailand in Bellevue! | FaxinfoDepuis cet été, Siam Thaï, un petit snack spécialisé dans la cuisine thaïlandaise à emporter, régale nos papilles midi et soir ! Installé à Bellevue, à l’ancien emplacement de Rice Upon a Time, juste en face de la pharmacie, Siam Thaï vous propose de découvrir de savour...
October 16, 2026
FCCA Conference examines homeporting opportunities, air connectivity, economic growth | The Peoples TribuneSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico--Cruise passengers beginning or ending their voyages at a destination spend significantly more money locally than those making a brief port-of-call visit, according to figures highlighted during the 32nd Annual Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA)...
October 15, 2026
MP Roseburg invites Curaçao Goalkeeper Eloy Room to St. Maarten to inspire young footballers | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Sjamira Roseburg has expressed her hope of welcoming Curaçao international goalkeeper and Guinness World Record holder Eloy Room to St. Maarten, following a recent meeting with the footballer in Curaçao during which he shared a message of encour...
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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...
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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...
