October 06, 2026
NEWS IN BRIEF / Drug trafficking between SXM and SBH: five people implicated | FaxinfoSXM Talks — Latest News from St. Maarten / St. Martin
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October 06, 2026
Simpson Bay Dock to undergo refurbishment work starting Oct 7 | The Daily Herald
October 06, 2026
SOCIETY: The return of a key link in victim support | Faxinfo
October 06, 2026
Kingdom crisis report calls for stronger support system for St. Maarten | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--A major review of crisis management capacity across the Caribbean part of the Kingdom has placed St. Maarten within a wider effort to strengthen disaster preparedness, emergency staffing, regional logistics and large-scale maritime rescue, while recommending the cre...
October 06, 2026
Government’s SDG Expo highlights practical solutions for a more sustainable St. Maarten | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--The Government of St. Maarten’s recent Sustainable Development Goals Expo brought together government agencies, environmental organizations, businesses and community partners to showcase practical ways the country can advance sustainability, strengthen resilien...
October 06, 2026
Curaçao summit puts Caribbean cooperation in focus | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Caribbean leaders, experts and young people are expected to come together in Curaçao on Friday, October 9, for the Caribbean United in Excellence Summit, an initiative focused on strengthening cooperation across the region and finding practical solutions to shared c...
October 06, 2026
Roseburg marks Teachers’ Day with week-long giveaway honoring educators | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY- - Member of Parliament Sjamira Roseburg is marking Teachers’ Day with a week-long public appreciation initiative that gives residents an opportunity to recognize a teacher who has made a meaningful difference in their lives. As part of the initiative, three tea...
October 06, 2026
Former AI employees warn about risks as companies face safety questions | The Peoples TribuneNEW YORK--Former employees of OpenAI, Anthropic and Google DeepMind warned New York City lawmakers on Monday that artificial intelligence companies are advancing increasingly powerful technology faster than their ability to fully understand or control its risks. The warni...
October 06, 2026
TRIBUNAL / Procès de Louis Mussington : renvoyé au 11 janvier 2027 | FaxinfoCe lundi 5 octobre, le président de la Collectivité de Saint-Martin devait comparaître devant le tribunal pour prise illégale d’intérêts. L’audience a finalement été renvoyée au 11 janvier 2027 , son avocat invoquant le retard dans l’obtention de la copie de la procédure, ains...
October 06, 2026
CULTURE / My Saint-Martin Flag: 42 proposals to be judged | FaxinfoThe competition of creation of the future flag of Saint-Martin It ended on Wednesday, September 30, after nearly two months of participation. Launched in August as part of the project My Saint-Martin Flag he collected 42 projects . A jury will soon examine all the creat...
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Container ship in Cura ç ao. THE HAGUE--The new research report “Chinese Presence and Geopolitical Resilience in the Caribbean Parts of the Kingdom of the Netherlands” will be published and presented today, Tuesday. The study examines Chinese presence in Aruba, Bonaire, Curaça...
Read more : Chinese presence grew, but few signs of state influence | The Daily Herald
October 06, 2026
OpenAI to introduce invisible watermarks for ChatGPT and Codex text in Europe | The Peoples Tribune
NEW YORK--OpenAI has announced plans to begin placing invisible watermarks in eligible text generated by ChatGPT and Codex in the European Union as the company moves to comply with transparency requirements under the EU AI Act. The company announced the move on Monday, Oc...
October 06, 2026
Prime Minister invites public to Constitution Day Church Service, Oct. 12 | The Peoples Tribune
GREAT BAY--Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina, on behalf of the Government of St. Maarten, is inviting the general public to attend the 2026 Constitution Day Church Service on Monday, October 12, at 8:00 a.m. at the SS. Simon & Jude Anglican Church on Backstreet in Philipsbu...
October 05, 2026
SMSF seeks Sports Director, Treasurer and Marketing Support | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--The St. Maarten Sports Federation (SMSF) is inviting qualified and motivated individuals to join its team as the organization moves to strengthen the development, coordination and promotion of sport across St. Maarten. The Federation has announced openings for a Spo...
October 05, 2026
Central Bank publishes St. Maarten instant payment fees, revealing wide differences between banks | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY- - The Centrale Bank van Curaçao en St. Maarten (CBCS) has published an overview of the fees financial institutions charge customers for instant payments, giving consumers and businesses a clearer picture of what it costs to transfer money between participating...
October 05, 2026
PJIA CEO Michael Cleaver welcomes Contour’s new St. Thomas-St. Maarten service | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Princess Juliana International Airport CEO Michael Cleaver has welcomed Contour Airlines to St. Maarten following the launch of the carrier’s new nonstop service between St. Thomas and St. Maarten, describing the route as an important addition to regional connectivi...
October 05, 2026
AUC, Ministry VSA & Positive Foundation Free Breast and Health Screenings for Women A Success | Government of Sint MaartenOn Saturday, October 3, 2026, the Honourable Prime Minister of Sint Maarten, Dr. Luc Marcelina visited the American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine’s (AUC) Breast and Health Screening event held in the Vineyard building. This is an ongoing collabora...
October 05, 2026
Minister Plenipotentiary Arrindell Participates in 2026 Annual VNG Congress. Provided Opportunity to Strengthen Contacts & Exchange Views | Government of Sint MaartenTHE NETHERLANDS (THE HAGUE) – Minister Plenipotentiary Drs. Gracita R. Arrindell, recently attended the 2026 Annual Congress of the Association of Netherlands Municipalities (VNG), held in the Achterhoek, with Oost Gelre and Winterswijk serving as host municipalities. Th...
October 05, 2026
Caribbean Journalism Seminar 2026 focused on innovation, responsible use of AI | The Peoples TribuneORANJESTAD, Aruba--The Red Arubiano di Prensa Profesional (RAPP) organized the third annual Caribbean Journalism Seminar from September 25 to 27, placing innovation and artificial intelligence at the center of discussions about the future of journalism. The three-day program,...
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October 03, 2026
Saturday Morning Building Fire Contained. Two Treated for Smoke Inhalation | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - At approximately 10:15 a.m. today, October 3, 2026 , the Police Dispatch Center was notified of a fire at a business establishment located on E. Camille Richardson . The Fire Department was immediately notified and dispatched to the locat...
Read more : Saturday Morning Building Fire Contained. Two Treated for Smoke Inhalation | Soualiganewsday
October 02, 2026
NV GEBE meter checks remain largely reactive | The Daily Herald
PHILIPSBURG--Utilities company NV GEBE does not currently conduct comprehensive, system-wide testing of all electricity and water meters, with investigations generally taking place when customers report suspected billing or consumption problems or when an issue is identified i...
October 01, 2026
St. Maarten’s high season airlift grows with new routes, returning flights and larger aircraft | The Peoples Tribune
GREAT BAY--With the Caribbean’s winter tourism season approaching, St. Maarten is beginning to see the familiar buildup in airlift that accompanies the busiest travel months of the year. This season, however, the increase is coming from several directions at once, including a...
September 30, 2026
Tourist Police to carry batons and handcuffs as Justice targets 20 recruits | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Minister of Justice Nathalie Tackling says St. Maarten’s planned tourist police officers will be permitted to carry batons and handcuffs, while the Ministry is also studying whether equipment such as pepper spray and stun guns could eventually form part of their ope...
September 29, 2026
Lacroes suggests Causeway toll as possible source of govt. revenue | The Daily HeraldMP Francisco Lacroes. PHILIPSBURG--United People’s party (UP) Member of Parliament (MP) Francisco Lacroes has suggested introducing a toll on the Causeway Bridge as a possible way for the government to generate revenue and help reduce costs. Lacroes made the suggestion during...
September 29, 2026
New figures indicate 73.6% of St. Maarten adults overweight, nearly 44% obese | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Nearly three out of every four adults in St. Maarten are overweight and almost 44 percent are obese, according to figures attributed to the country’s 2023-2024 PAHO/WHO STEPS Survey, placing St. Maarten alongside Aruba in confronting extremely high levels of overwei...
