September 30, 2026
CPS urges healthy ageing, inclusion on International Day of Older Persons, Oct 1 | The Peoples TribuneSXM Talks — Latest News from St. Maarten / St. Martin
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September 30, 2026
St. Maarten car imports edge slightly higher while transit vehicle traffic shows major shifts | The Peoples Tribune
September 30, 2026
Tourist Police to carry batons and handcuffs as Justice targets 20 recruits | The Peoples Tribune
September 30, 2026
Justice exploring AI drones to patrol St. Maarten as Police modernization expands | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--St. Maarten's Justice Ministry is exploring the use of artificial intelligence-enabled drones capable of patrolling designated areas, while AI cameras, crime analysis applications and other smart policing technology are being introduced or studied as part of a broad...
September 30, 2026
St. Maarten Signs Six-Year PAHO Health Strategy | The Peoples TribuneWASHINGTON, D.C.--St. Maarten has signed a new six-year health cooperation strategy with the Pan American Health Organization and World Health Organization, while Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor Claret Connor also represented the four countries of the K...
September 30, 2026
TEATT Publishes List of Compliant Bus and Taxi Permit Holders, | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--The Ministry of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication, through the Inspectorate of Economic and Transport Affairs, has published its list of bus and taxi operators that have successfully completed the 2026 Confirmation Letter Process. The public...
September 30, 2026
Luciana Raspail appointed CCISM Director General after 15 yrs with institution | The Daily HeraldMARIGOT--Luciana Raspail has been appointed Director General of the Chambre Consulaire Interprofessionnelle de Saint-Martin (CCISM), following a proposal by the President of the institution. The appointment comes as Raspail marks 15 years of service at the CCISM, where she has...
September 30, 2026
CBS: St. Eustatius residents report highest happiness and life satisfaction | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Residents of St. Eustatius report higher levels of happiness and life satisfaction than their counterparts on Bonaire and Saba, according to new figures released Wednesday by Statistics Netherlands, CBS. The 2025 survey found that residents of St. Eustatius gave the...
September 30, 2026
Today Is the final day to register for AUC’s free October 3 Breast and Health Screening | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Women ages 18 and older across St. Maarten are being reminded that today, September 30, is the final day to register for the free breast and general health screening scheduled for Saturday, October 3. The screening will be hosted by the American University of the Ca...
September 30, 2026
For Every Woman, Every Family, Every Survivor: The Fight Against Breast Cancer Continues | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--September ended with The Peoples' Tribune completing its Prostate Cancer Awareness Series, a month-long effort focused on encouraging men to get tested, understand their risk, confront the stigma surrounding prostate health and recognize that early detection can sav...
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September 30, 2026
September Ends. Prostate Cancer Awareness must not | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Throughout Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, The People’s Tribune has used this series to encourage men to learn more about the disease, understand their individual risk, talk to their doctors and, where appropriate, get tested. We have looked at warning signs,...
Read more : September Ends. Prostate Cancer Awareness must not | The Peoples Tribune
September 30, 2026
CPS Marks International Day of Older Persons: Promotes Healthy Ageing and Longer, Healthier Lives | Government of Sint Maarten
Thursday, October 1, marks International Day of Older Persons, and the Collective Prevention Service (CPS) is using the occasion to encourage the community to recognize the valuable contribution of older persons while promoting healthy ageing, independence, dignity and inclusi...
September 30, 2026
Chery officially launches in St. Kitts and Nevis with Motorworld, Horsford’s | The Daily Herald
(l-r): Motorworld Group Brand & Logistics Director Dylan Smith, S.L. Horsford’s Sales Manager Elvis McKoy, Marketing Manager Wallis Wilkin, Chairman/Managing Director Anthony Kelsick, Automotive Executive Joel McEachrane, Motorworld Group Fleet Manager Dwayne Wilson &...
September 30, 2026
Rotary’s ‘Reading Under a Tree’ events inspire young readers | The Daily HeraldBernadine van Veen-Richardson (centre) with participants of the events. PHILIPSBURG--The Rotary Club of St. Maarten-Mid Isle hosted two editions of its Reading Under a Tree initiative on September 12 and 18, bringing more than 90 children together for outdoor reading activitie...
September 30, 2026
Back-to-school campaign: eat smart, sleep well, move more | The Daily HeraldBack to school campaign: Eat smart, drink water, sleep well, move more and less screen time. PHILIPSBURG--A new back-to-school campaign is urging children and families in St Maarten to eat smart, drink water, sleep well, move more and spend less time on screens, based on findi...
September 30, 2026
Ministry Publishes List of Compliant Bus and Taxi Permit Holders and Issues Final Notice to Outstanding Permit Holders | Government of Sint MaartenThe Ministry of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication (TEATT), through the Inspectorate of Economic and Transport Affairs (IETA), has published the list of Buses (B-Plate) and Taxi operators that have successfully completed the 202...
September 30, 2026
CPS Marks International Day of Older Persons: Promotes Healthy Ageing and Longer, Healthier Lives | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY, (DCOMM) – Thursday, October 1, marks International Day of Older Persons, and the Collective Prevention Service (CPS) is using the occasion to encourage the community to recognize the valuable contribution of older persons while promoting healthy ageing...
September 30, 2026
Minister Connor Marks Key Milestones at PAHO Directing Council | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN/WASHINGTON, D.C. - Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA), Hon. Claret Connor, marked two significant moments during the 63rd Directing Council of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO): the signing of Sint Maarten’s 2026–2031 Country C...
September 30, 2026
USM Library Adds Inscribed Copy of The Conch Paradox Ahead of Wednesday Talk | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (POND ISLAND) - The University of St. Martin (USM) Library has added an inscribed copy of The Conch Paradox: Rethinking Resilience , Second Edition, to its collection ahead of a public talk and conversation with author and Aruban economist Rendell de Kort on Wedne...
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September 28, 2026
Foundation Poured for new Soualiga Marketplace | Government of Sint MaartenThe first concrete of the new Soualiga Marketplace is now in place, following the pouring of its foundation and floor slab, with Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication Grisha Heyliger-Marten on hand to witness the event. The work on Thursd...
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September 25, 2026
Netherlands moves toward legalizing water cremation as new funeral option | The Peoples Tribune
THE NETHERLANDS--The Netherlands is moving toward allowing water cremation, also known as alkaline hydrolysis or resomation, as a legal alternative to traditional burial and flame cremation under a proposed overhaul of the country’s funeral legislation. The planned change form...
September 25, 2026
Former Finance Minister Perry Geerlings appointed to CFT board effective Oct. 1 | The Daily Herald
PHILIPSBURG--Former Finance Minister Perry Geerlings has been nominated for appointment as the new member of the Committee for Financial Supervision for Curaçao and St Maarten (CFT), with the appointment set to take effect October 1. The Kingdom Council of Ministers has...
September 25, 2026
COURT: She scalded her unfaithful partner | FaxinfoOn Friday, September 18, a 35-year-old woman appeared in court for having threw boiling oil on her spouse She was sentenced to 24 months in prison , including 12 suspended sentences. On June 24th, around 4 a.m., the police were called to the Louis Constant Fleming Hospi...
September 24, 2026
Tackling answers questions on fatal crashes, hit-and-runs, DUI evidence and deportation | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Minister of Justice Nathalie Tackling provided Parliament with detailed answers Thursday to a series of questions first posed by Member of Parliament Egbert Doran in July, offering clarification on several issues that have generated public concern following fatal tr...
September 23, 2026
Young St. Maarten creator WhosAri, Certified Sampson turn video about school fights into positive message | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--A young St. Maarten content creator has gone the extra mile to turn criticism surrounding a viral video into something positive for his peers, with support from influencer Certified Sampson and youth media organization Teen Times, which first reported the initiative...
