November 09, 2026
Caribbean pages brings local literature to classrooms as more St. Maarten schools prepare to join | The Peoples TribuneSXM Talks — Latest News from St. Maarten / St. Martin
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November 09, 2026
Heyliger-Marten still plans major Philipsburg transformation starting in 2027 | The Peoples Tribune
November 09, 2026
KPSM investigates robbery shooting on L.B. Scott Road | The Daily Herald
November 09, 2026
SMDC earns milestone international accreditation for Medical Laboratory Services | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--St. Maarten Diagnostic and Medical Center (SMDC) has achieved international accreditation for its medical laboratory under ISO 15189:2022, marking a milestone for the institution and strengthening confidence in the quality, competence and reliability of its diagnost...
November 09, 2026
Govt. looking to establish centralised vehicle registration, ownership system | The Daily HeraldBacked up traffic PHILIPSBURG--Government is exploring the establishment of a centralised National Vehicle Titling System that would create a verified record linking vehicles to their legal owners and help address issues ranging from abandoned wrecks and stolen vehicles to roa...
November 09, 2026
Isaiah Carty wins first annual I LOVE SXM song challenge | The Peoples TribuneSIMPSON BAY--Sign Triple Nine proudly announces the winners of the First Annual I LOVE SXM Song Challenge, following the grand finale held on November 7 at Soggy Dollar in Simpson Bay. The event celebrated local musical talent and the culture, creativity, and pride of Saint-Ma...
November 09, 2026
NSI Expands Focus on Youth Development, Using Sports to Build Discipline, Leadership and Stronger Communities | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--The National Sports Institute (NSI) is placing increasing emphasis on using sports as a tool for youth development, social inclusion and community empowerment, with programs designed to help young people develop discipline, responsibility, leadership skills and posi...
November 08, 2026
RISC rehabilitation expected to be completed by August 2027, NSI highlights funding challenges | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport (ECYS) Melissa Gumbs has confirmed that rehabilitation works at the Raoul Illidge Sports Complex (RISC) are scheduled for completion by August 4, 2027, with repairs to the western bleachers expected to be complete...
November 08, 2026
Gumbs: Special needs education roadmap to begin in 2027, Cg 1.8 million in broader education funding | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport (ECYS) Melissa Gumbs has outlined plans to begin implementing St. Maarten's Special Needs Education Roadmap in 2027, with measures aimed at improving early identification of students requiring additional support, stren...
November 08, 2026
St. Maarten's stars, culture and history to get greater visibility at Airport and Cruise Port | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Minister of TEATT Grisha Heyliger-Marten has secured the support of Princess Juliana International Airport and Port St. Maarten to promote local tourism ambassadors, cultural personalities and national achievements as part of a broader initiative to give St. Maarten...
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November 08, 2026
Dutch Higher Education network expands to Caribbean, opening opportunities for USM | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--The University of St. Martin (USM) could have an opportunity to strengthen its academic programs, expand international partnerships and access new research networks following a decision by the Dutch Association of Universities of Applied Sciences (Vereniging Hogesch...
Read more : Dutch Higher Education network expands to Caribbean, opening opportunities for USM | The Peoples Tribune
November 08, 2026
Brazil’s US$21.7 billion travel market draws Anguilla’s attention | The Peoples Tribune
RIO DE JANEIRO--Anguilla is positioning itself to capture a greater share of Brazil’s lucrative outbound tourism market, where international travelers spent US$21.7 billion in 2025, as the island intensifies efforts to attract high-end Brazilian visitors through targeted marke...
November 08, 2026
Government Introduces Youth Participation Framework to Give Children Greater Say in School Rules, Policies and Decisions Affecting Them | The Peoples Tribune
GREAT BAY--Children and young people in St. Maarten are to be given greater opportunities to influence government policies, school rules and decisions affecting their daily lives under a Youth Participation Policy Framework published in the National Gazette of November 6, 2026...
November 08, 2026
Parliament's “Build Your Budget” exercise reveals how residents' would spend 1 million guilders | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Education, healthcare, infrastructure and public safety emerged as the leading priorities among participants in Parliament of St. Maarten's “Build Your Budget” exercise, which invited members of the public to consider how they would distribute government resources a...
November 08, 2026
Community Continues to Seek Answers in the Rudy Benjamin Upcoming Court Case | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (COMMENTARY – By Maurice Lake) - Dear Editor, There remains a profound sense of grief, concern, unanswered questions, and lingering pain within the community of St. Peters and across St. Martin regarding the fatal shooting of Mr. Rudy Benjamin on February 13, 2026...
November 08, 2026
Joint KPSM and KMar Safety Controls Result in Multiple Arrests, Weapons & Suspected Narcotics Seizures | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM), in collaboration with personnel of the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee (KMar), continues to conduct coordinated safety operations aimed at combating illegal firearm possession, narcotics-related activities, and...
November 08, 2026
Simpson Bay Lagoon Authority Office Opens Temporary Office at the Ferry Dock as of Monday, November 9th | SoualiganewsdayPORT ST. MAARTEN – Port St. Maarten Group (PSG) announces that the Simpson Bay Lagoon Authority Corporation (SLAC) office and public-facing services will be operational as of Monday, November 9 th , 2026, at the Ferry Dock across from the Princess Juliana International Airport...
November 08, 2026
Preparations in high gear for the NAGICO Health & Wellness Fair- Ready Set Test! | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Excitement is at its peak, as final preparations are underway for the highly anticipated NAGICO Health & Wellness Fair, set to take place this weekend. The event will kick off promptly at 6:30 a.m. and continue until 2:00 p.m., offering a full da...
November 07, 2026
Netherlands approves major AI Strategy to reduce dependence on US and China | The Peoples TribuneTHE HAGUE--The Dutch government has unveiled a national artificial intelligence (AI) strategy aimed at reducing the Netherlands' dependence on American and Chinese technology companies, expanding international partnerships, strengthening European technological independence and...
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November 08, 2026
Parents, authorities urged to be alert as students gather in “hidden” spaces to smoke weed before school | The Peoples TribuneEBENEZER--Concerned residents of Ebenezer are calling on parents, school administrators and the relevant authorities to pay closer attention to groups of high school students reportedly gathering to smoke marijuana in the vicinity of GEBE and TelEm facilities in the district b...
Read more : Parents, authorities urged to be alert as students gather in “hidden” spaces to smoke weed before school | The Peoples Tribune
November 07, 2026
Minister Gumbs: Sun Resorts appeals Mullet Bay Beach ruling that the beach is public | The Peoples Tribune
GREAT BAY--Sun Resorts Limited N.V. has appealed the July 7, 2026 court ruling that declared Mullet Bay Beach public property and rejected the company's claim of ownership over the popular shoreline, Minister of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment and Infrastructure...
November 06, 2026
Heyliger-Marten targets Airbnb, vacation rentals with tax increase up to 12% over three tears | The Peoples Tribune
GREAT BAY--Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication (TEATT) Grisha Heyliger-Marten has outlined proposed changes to St. Maarten's Accommodation Tax Ordinance that would gradually increase the tax from its current 5% to 12% over three years, streng...
November 06, 2026
MP Peterson's proposed 80% cut to Parliament travel could free up Cg 904,624 for school repairs, other issues | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Raeyhon Peterson's proposal to cut Parliament's travel budget by 80% could redirect Cg 904,624 toward repairs at St. Maarten's public schools, providing a significant increase in funding for school maintenance at a time when the Ministry of Educ...
November 06, 2026
Five, six and seven ships in port over multiple days through February, beginning Nov 11 | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY – St. Maarten is preparing for a busy four-month period of cruise tourism, with several days between November 2026 and February 2027 expected to bring five, six and potentially seven cruise ships to the island. December is shaping up to be the busiest month for vesse...
November 05, 2026
False Shooting Alarm Leads Police To Discover Three Children Living in Deplorable Conditions | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) is investigating an unusual incident that unfolded on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, involving a false report of a shooting, the discovery of three children in deplorable living conditions, and the subsequent arres...
