October 17, 2026
Former MP Theo Heyliger released, served 1,102 days | The Daily HeraldSXM Talks — Latest News from St. Maarten / St. Martin
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October 17, 2026
St. Maarten, Saba and Statia Sign agreement to research ancestral links and slavery's legacy | The Peoples Tribune
October 17, 2026
USM Brings menopause into the open with community discussion on health and wellness | The Peoples Tribune
October 17, 2026
Aircraft fueling, gate allocation among issues raised as airport prepares for busy high season | The Peoples TribuneAIRPORT--Aircraft fueling challenges, gate allocation, passenger processing and parking arrangements are among several operational issues being reviewed at Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIA) as the facility prepares for an anticipated increase in passenger traffic d...
October 16, 2026
Dutch military to deploy anti-ship missiles in Caribbean as regional security concerns grow | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY- - The Netherlands is preparing to introduce anti-ship missiles into its military capabilities in the Caribbean, marking a significant expansion of Dutch defence operations in the region as the government moves to strengthen security across the Caribbean part of...
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
Caribbean cruise arrivals projected to reach 21 Million by 2031, FCCA Conference hears | The Peoples TribuneSAN JUAN-- Cruise passenger volumes in the Caribbean are projected to reach approximately 21 million by 2031, nearly double the 11 million recorded in 2019, as continued global industry expansion creates opportunities for Caribbean destinations to attract visitors, investment...
October 16, 2026
Dutch Officials to Visit St. Maarten, Saba and Statia to Explain Slavery Legacy Funding | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Nonprofit organizations in St. Maarten, Saba and St. Eustatius will have an opportunity next week to meet directly with Dutch government officials responsible for administering the Legacy to Future Funds, a subsidy program supporting Caribbean initiatives addressing...
October 16, 2026
Wescot-Williams: Tripartite advances dispute regulation, questions Kingdom Summit and country packages | The Peoples TribuneWILLEMSTAD--President of Parliament Sarah Wescot-Williams says the Parliaments of St. Maarten, Aruba and Curaçao must strengthen their collective influence within the Kingdom of the Netherlands and ensure that decisions affecting their countries are not made without meaningful...
October 16, 2026
KPSM calls on parents and guardians to remain vigilant | Government of Sint MaartenIn light of this incident, KPSM takes the opportunity to remind parents and guardians of the importance of knowing their children’s whereabouts, understanding their activities, and remaining actively involved in their daily lives. Parents are encouraged to maintai...
Local News
The trio who will perform at Association Shakti at Le Mole, Guadeloupe. PHILIPSBURG--Three dancers from Naatya Arts Center in St. Maarten will travel to Guadeloupe to perform at an event organised by Association Shakti on October 17. The dancers are Thrisha Nankani, Aparna Sam...
Read more : 3 Naatya Arts Center dancers to perform in Guadeloupe Oct. 17 | The Daily Herald
October 16, 2026
U.S. Consulate General Curaçao Opens 2027 YLAI Fellowship Applications to All Six Dutch Caribbean Islands | Soualiganewsday
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The U.S. Consulate General Curaçao is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the 2027 Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) Fellowship Program. This year, the program is expanding from four to seven fellowships and, for the...
October 16, 2026
KPSM senior officer’s complete effective leadership training | Soualiganewsday
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) is pleased to announce that several of its senior officers successfully completed an effective leadership training program this week. The training focused on providing the officers with the knowledge, insight,...
October 16, 2026
Prime Minister Mercelina Advocates Stronger Foreign Affairs Engagement during Meeting with Minister Berendsen | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN/THE HAGUE — Prime 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 geopoliti...
October 16, 2026
Let’s ACT Final Showcase Celebrates Two Years of Culture, Creativity and Community | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - On Thursday 15 October 2026, more than 60 guests gathered at the Belair Community Center in Cay Hill for the Final Showcase of Let’s ACT program. The evening marked the close of a two-year program that supported nine local organizations in bringing t...
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...
Headlines
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...
Read more : PM: Fuel clause must account for SOL charges, unpaid bills complicate additional consumer relief | The Peoples Tribune
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...
