September 12, 2026
Sanaa Lake wins Dame Ruby Bute Short Story Contest for second consecutive year | The Peoples TribuneSXM Talks — Latest News from St. Maarten / St. Martin
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September 11, 2026
President Mussington endorses Valérie Damaseau, Michel Petit for Senate elections | The Peoples Tribune
September 11, 2026
Kalian Sams visits Statia for the first time to inspire the next generation | The Peoples Tribune
September 12, 2026
How wives, girlfriends and families can support men to get checked | The Peoples TribuneThroughout The People’s Tribune’s Prostate Cancer Awareness Series, the focus has largely been on men, the warning signs they should know, PSA testing, higher risks for Black men, myths surrounding the disease and what can and cannot be done to reduce risk. But prostate cancer...
September 11, 2026
Netherlands backs EU-wide social media age limit, pushes minimum age of 15 | The Peoples TribuneTHE HAGUE--The Dutch government is backing an enforceable European minimum age for social media, joining Spain in calling for a single approach across the European Union as concern grows over children’s exposure to addictive algorithms, harmful content and other online ri...
September 11, 2026
St. Dominic High School earns strong marks in 2026 IB Diploma Program evaluation | The Peoples TribuneSOUTH REWARD--St. Dominic High School has received strong results from its 2026 International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme evaluation, with the official report confirming that all IB requirements are in place and that the school demonstrated development beyond requirements...
September 11, 2026
Heyliger hospitalized after immediate medical referral, condition remains unclear | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Former Minister Theo Heyliger was admitted to St. Maarten Medical Center on Thursday after his medical condition prompted his doctor to order an immediate referral to the hospital, according to sources familiar with the situation. The precise nature of Heyliger’s co...
September 11, 2026
Zara Opens Caribbean’s Largest Store in Curaçao | The Peoples TribuneWILLEMSTAD--International fashion retailer Zara has opened its largest store in the Caribbean at the Sambil shopping center in Curaçao, marking a major expansion of the island’s retail offering and adding another global brand to the growing commercial complex. The new Zara spa...
September 11, 2026
Department of Youth moves ECD curriculum into pilot phase | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--The Department of Youth, within the Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport, is moving ahead with development of St. Maarten’s Early Childhood Development Curriculum Guide, with classroom observations completed at nine ECD centers and a two-week pilot o...
September 11, 2026
Parliament meeting on the installation and composition of the Permanent and Ad hoc Committees and of Committees of the Latin American Parliament (Parlatino) | The Daily HeraldPHILIPSBURG--Parliament will sit in a plenary session today, Friday, September 11 at 10.00am in the General Assembly Hall at Wilhelminastraat #1 in Philipsburg. The agenda points are: 1. Incoming documents 2. Advice regarding the installation and composition of the Permanent a...
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September 11, 2026
Prime Minister Mercelina & Joint Court President Carmelia Discuss Institutional Cooperation and the Rule of Law | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Prime Minister and Minister of General Affairs, the Honorable Dr. Luc Mercelina, held an introductory meeting with the President of the Joint Court of Justice, mr. Sigmar Carmelia, at the Government Administration Building on Friday. The meeting prov...
Read more : Prime Minister Mercelina & Joint Court President Carmelia Discuss Institutional Cooperation and the Rule of Law | Soualiganewsday
September 11, 2026
Ministry of VSA Advises Residents to Take Precautionary Measures During Air Quality Advisory | Soualiganewsday
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA) is advising the public to take necessary precautions following the Air Quality Advisory issued by the Meteorological Department St. Maarten, which indicates that deteriorating air qual...
September 11, 2026
Royal Netherlands Marines Corps Host Bootcamp Initiative for Students at St. Maarten Vocational Training School | Soualiganewsday
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - On Wednesday, 9 September 2026, students at the St. Maarten Vocational Training School (SVTS) took part in a hands-on bootcamp initiative led by the Royal Netherlands Marines Corps, giving young people on the island a firsthand look at military disci...
September 11, 2026
St. Dominic High School Celebrates Strong IB Diploma Programme Evaluation Results | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (SOUTH REWARD) - St. Dominic High School is pleased to share the official results of its 2026 International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme evaluation. The three-day evaluation took place in late March and early April 2026 and was conducted by evaluators from the...
September 11, 2026
Operación coordinada refuerza la seguridad fronteriza y apoya los esfuerzos de Sint Maarten contra la trata de personas. | The Daily HeraldCAY HILL--La Policía de Sint Maarten (KPSM), en estrecha colaboración con el Departamento de Aduanas, la Real Gendarmería (KMAR) y el Departamento de Inmigración de Sint Maarten, llevó a cabo una operación coordinada en un hotel de la zona de Cay Hill. Esta operación conjunta...
September 11, 2026
Royal Netherlands Marines Corps Host Bootcamp Initiative for Students at St. Maarten Vocational Training School | Government of Sint MaartenMP Roseburg, Minister ECYS and Minister Justice Express Gratitude On Wednesday, 9 September 2026, students at the St. Maarten Vocational Training School (SVTS) took part in a hands-on bootcamp initiative led by the Royal Netherlands Marines Corps, giving young people on the is...
September 11, 2026
ROADS: Watch out for the new speed bumps | FaxinfoThe speed bump have appeared in several neighborhoods of Saint-Martin, as part of renovation work. Their installation, scheduled from September 7 to 30, was reportedly decided in consultation with the road safety services of the Community. For both motorists and two-whe...
September 11, 2026
COURT: 8 months in prison for a fight in a bakery | FaxinfoOn November 13, 2025, a fight broke out in a bakery in Hope Estate between two women: the ex-partner and the wife of a man. On Thursday, September 3, the court sentenced the man to eight months in prison for, among other things, dragging his ex-partner by her hair in the baker...
September 11, 2026
AIR TRANSPORT: Air France prepares for the arrival of the A350 in Saint-Martin | FaxinfoFrom February 1, 2027, Air France will deploy its Airbus A350-900 departing from Saint Martin via Juliana Airport, with up to 14 weekly flights to Paris-Charles de Gaulle. A new step for the 8th best airline in the world, which has been present on the island since 1975. ...
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September 10, 2026
Police crash vehicle en route to armed robbery at Cupe Coy supermarketOn Wednesday, September 9, 2026, shortly before 5:00 PM, the Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) received several calls of an armed robbery at a Chinese supermarket located on Jordan Road in the Cupe-coy area.
Read more : Police crash vehicle en route to armed robbery at Cupe Coy supermarket
September 10, 2026
Air Quality Advisory | The Daily Herald
SIMPSON BAY--The Meteorological Department of St. Maarten (MD) announced that air quality across St. Maarten is forecast to further deteriorate and reach the "Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups" category. Consequently, an Air Quality Advisory will be issued later today.
September 10, 2026
GEBE offices closes at 12pm today for system upgrade | The Daily Herald
A sample receipt that will be issued during the upgrade. PHILIPSBURG--NV GEBE offices will close to the public at 12:00 noon on Thursday, September 10, as the utility company carries out a system upgrade that will temporarily change some of its normal processes. The offices wi...
September 08, 2026
Gumbs: Putting limits on use of govt vehicles can reduce costs | The Daily HeraldPHILIPSBURG--Finance Minister Marinka Gumbs says putting limits on the use of government vehicles is an area where government can reduce costs with potential savings in vehicle maintenance, purchases and fuel. Gumbs made the remarks during a press conference at Parliamen...
September 08, 2026
Four in 10 dutch 15-year-olds lack basic reading skills as literacy decline deepens | The Peoples TribuneTHE HAGUE--Nearly four in every 10 Dutch 15-year-olds do not have the minimum reading proficiency considered necessary to fully participate in society, according to the latest international PISA results, deepening concerns over declining literacy levels in the Netherlands. Mor...
September 08, 2026
Draft 2027 budget projects Cg 670.3 million in revenue, Cg 662.2 million in expenses | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--The Government of St. Maarten is projecting Cg 670.3 million in revenue against Cg 662.2 million in current expenditures in its Draft 2027 National Budget, leaving a positive difference of approximately Cg 8.1 million. The proposed budget also includes Cg 221.2...
