November 04, 2026
Repealing outdated tax laws, introducing new tax ordinance part of tax reform plan | The Daily HeraldSXM Talks — Latest News from St. Maarten / St. Martin
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November 04, 2026
Air France Airbus A350-900 makes historic first landing at PJIA | The Peoples Tribune
November 04, 2026
WestJet plans up to eight weekly Toronto flights to St. Maarten for peak winter season | The Peoples Tribune
November 04, 2026
Grisha to ask BTP to identify which GEBE tariff changes can be made immediately | The Daily HeraldPHILIPSBURG--TEATT Minister Grisha Heyliger-Marten intends to ask the Bureau Telecommunication and Post (BTP) to identify which recommendations from its 2025 evaluation of GEBE's tariffs have already been verified, which corrective measures can be implemented immediately and w...
November 04, 2026
FREEGAN: It is unacceptable for edible food to go to waste while families struggle to eat | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--The FREEGAN Foundation is calling on more supermarkets and wholesalers across St. Maarten to take responsibility for reducing food waste and supporting families in need, questioning how perfectly edible food can be discarded while hundreds of residents struggle...
November 04, 2026
Cg 10.5 Million aviation building leads TEATT's proposed capital investments for 2027 | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Traffic and Telecommunication (TEATT) Grisha Heyliger-Marten has outlined approximately Cg 22.5 million in potential capital investments for 2027, targeting government facilities, tourism infrastructure, agricultural devel...
November 03, 2026
Prime Minister and GEBE to sign purchase and lease agreement for new engines | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina and GEBE Temporary Manager Ms. Iris Arindell will formally sign a Purchase and Lease Agreement for new electricity generation engines, marking another step in efforts to strengthen St. Maarten's power supply. The agreement follo...
November 03, 2026
Roads, cemetery, housing and waste management lead VROMI's 2027 agenda | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Minister of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment and Infrastructure (VROMI) Patrice Gumbs has outlined the Ministry's priorities for 2027, including approximately Cg 10.5 million for road repairs, maintenance and upgrades, Cg 7.1 million in new capital...
November 03, 2026
Connor Warns VSA budget falls short as financial assistance demand continues to rise | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA) Claret Connor has warned Parliament that the Ministry will face increasing demands for financial assistance, healthcare and social protection in 2027 while operating with a reduced budget of Cg 103.7...
November 03, 2026
Gumbs warns St. Maarten cannot sustain education reform without long-term funding | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport (ECYS) Melissa Gumbs has warned Parliament that the Ministry faces an estimated Cg 11.8 million funding gap in 2027, despite a proposed budget increase of Cg 7.1 million, or 5.64 percent. The Minister explained th...
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November 03, 2026
Heyliger-Marten outlines six building blocks for St. Maarten's economic future in 2027 budget | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Traffic and Telecommunication (TEATT) Grisha Heyliger-Marten has outlined six strategic priorities intended to guide St. Maarten's economic development in 2027, placing emphasis on diversification, cost-of-living relief, c...
Read more : Heyliger-Marten outlines six building blocks for St. Maarten's economic future in 2027 budget | The Peoples Tribune
November 03, 2026
Heyliger-Marten discloses study of Financial Transaction Tax as alternative to existing taxes | The Peoples Tribune
GREAT BAY--Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Traffic and Telecommunication (TEATT) Grisha Heyliger-Marten has introduced the possibility of a financial transaction tax as part of a broader discussion on reforming St. Maarten's revenue system, reducing existing tax burdens...
November 03, 2026
Mercelina presents 15% increase in General Affairs budget for 2027 | The Peoples Tribune
GREAT BAY--Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina announced that the Ministry of General Affairs' budget will increase from approximately Cg 82 million in 2026 to Cg 95 million in 2027, representing an increase of roughly 15 percent. The additional allocation is intended to add...
November 03, 2026
Mercelina Secures additional capacity for Legal Affairs and Personnel Department | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina has announced additional professional capacity for the government's Legal Affairs and Personnel and Organization (P&O) departments, including the engagement of legislative lawyers, the establishment of an external legal supp...
November 03, 2026
Fire Department Gets 16% budget boost, critical equipment expected in early 2027 | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--The Fire Department will receive a budget increase of approximately 16 percent in 2027 as government moves to address longstanding challenges involving equipment, staffing, training and operational readiness. Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina announced the incre...
November 03, 2026
Minister Plenipotentiary Arrindell Attends UNESCO Global Forum Against Racism and Discrimination | Government of Sint MaartenMinister Plenipotentiary Drs. Gracita R. Arrindell, attended the 5th UNESCO Global Forum Against Racism and Discrimination, recently held at the World Forum in The Hague, Netherlands. The two-day international gathering, organized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific...
November 03, 2026
Ministry of Justice Welcomes 22 New Correctional Officers as Induction Training Begins | Government of Sint MaartenThe Ministry of Justice has recruited 22 new correctional officers as part of its ongoing efforts to address longstanding staffing shortages and strengthen Sint Maarten’s correctional workforce. The new recruits began induction training on October 19, 2026, which will continue...
November 03, 2026
KPSM and Royal Netherlands Marechaussee (KMar) Intensify Joint Safety Controls Ahead of Busy Tourist Season | Government of Sint MaartenThe Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM), in collaboration with members of the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee (KMar), has continued carrying out coordinated safety and crime prevention operations across various locations on Sint Maarten over the past week. These joint ope...
November 03, 2026
Justice Ministry's Cg 113.8 Million budget remains unchanged | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--The Ministry of Justice will operate with a virtually unchanged budget of Cg 113.8 million in 2027, despite continuing staff shortages across law enforcement, detention, immigration and other critical services. With only 54 percent of its authorized positions f...
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November 02, 2026
MP York: "It shouldn't take six months to identify and fix a pothole." | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Darryl York is questioning why basic road maintenance continues to take extended periods to complete, arguing that government should be able to address potholes and other immediate road defects without waiting for extensive infrastructure projec...
Read more : MP York: "It shouldn't take six months to identify and fix a pothole." | The Peoples Tribune
November 02, 2026
Scooter and car collide, victim reportedly run over afterwards
The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) is currently investigating a serious traffic accident that occurred on Bush Road shortly before 4:00 a.m. on Monday, November 2, 2026. Central Police Dispatch received a report of a male lying on the roadway next to a scooter following a traffic accident. Police patrols, detectives, and personnel from the Traffic Department were immediately dispatched to the scene.
October 30, 2026
Saro Spadaro: AI will change hospitality management, but people remain essential | The Peoples Tribune
GREAT BAY--Artificial intelligence is creating new opportunities for the hospitality industry to improve efficiency, control operating costs, and strengthen guest services, but technology should support rather than replace the people responsible for delivering the hospitality...
October 30, 2026
COURT: A stabbing in a land dispute | FaxinfoOn Thursday, October 22, a man, who was absent from the hearing, was sentenced to six months imprisonment to get stabbed his cousin , at the end of April, in Colombier. The cause: the path separating their properties. Neighborhood disputes over land ownership are not un...
October 29, 2026
Court allows prosecution against Lyndon Lewis to proceed to trial | The Daily HeraldPHILIPSBURG--The Joint Court of Justice has granted the Public Prosecutor's Office permission to proceed to trial with its case against former Minister of Justice and sitting Member of Parliament (MP) Lyndon Lewis. Lewis announced the ruling in a public statement on Wed...
October 28, 2026
Grisha says she already has possible solution for GEBE fuel costs, awaits written proposal | The Daily HeraldPHILIPSBURG--Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunications (TEATT) Grisha Heyliger-Marten says she already has a direction and a possible solution regarding the fuel cost build-up affecting GEBE customers, but wants the findings and proposed way forwa...
