November 12, 2026
Traffic relief reforms will not be ready for high season, nothing immediate from VROMI yet either | The Peoples TribuneSXM Talks — Latest News from St. Maarten / St. Martin
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November 12, 2026
St. Maarten leaves Kingdom exchange scholarship funding largely unused | The Peoples Tribune
November 12, 2026
Department of Youth launches training series on children's rights | The Peoples Tribune
November 12, 2026
No quorum in Parliament delays St. Maarten's position on Kingdom dispute regulation | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--St. Maarten's Parliament was unable to advance its position on the proposed Kingdom Dispute Regulation on Thursday, November 12, after a Central Committee meeting failed to secure the required quorum. The postponement comes as the country's Caribbean Kingdom partner...
November 12, 2026
Parliament puts 2027 budget debate on hold until late November or December | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--The Parliament of St. Maarten concluded the first round of deliberations on the country's draft 2027 national budget on Tuesday, November 10, and adjourned further handling of the legislation until further notice. The People's Tribune understands that parliamentary...
November 12, 2026
What is QuickPromo and why is the Central Bank warning about it? | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--An online investment platform known as QuickPromo, which promises participants substantial earnings through simple digital activities, is facing growing scrutiny after the Central Bank of Curaçao and St. Maarten (CBCS) warned that its operations display characterist...
November 12, 2026
Minister Gumbs to host Kingdom education Ministers in St. Maarten for four-country talks | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport (ECYS) Melissa Gumbs will host education ministers and government representatives from across the Kingdom of the Netherlands next week as St. Maarten chairs the annual Ministerial Four-Country Consultation on Education...
November 12, 2026
SIPPS launches anti-litter campaign at local school | The Daily HeraldForm left to right, Bernice Gumbs, Joycelyn Hanley, Ingrid Holaman, Minister Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth and Sports (ECYS), Melissa Gumbs and Browlia F. Maillard Campus Principal Tessa Davis who accepted 730 decals to promote cleaner surroundings and greater environm...
November 12, 2026
Diver dies after falling ill at sea | The Daily HeraldEmergency personnel trying to resuscitate the man. ST. EUSTATIUS--On Tuesday, November 10, around 10:30am, the central control room received a report of a diver who had become unwell while diving at sea. Fellow divers immediately assisted the diver to the surface and helped hi...
November 12, 2026
Statia Week 2026 kicks off with ‘Roots and Rhythm’ | The Daily HeraldThe new Kily Kily Band giving a grand rendition on stage. ST. EUSTATIUS--On the evening of Tuesday, November 10, the 250th anniversary celebrations of the First Salute kicked off with the Statia Day week of activities. The air was filled with excitement as everyone geared up f...
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November 12, 2026
NRPB presents guide, policy brief for small businesses to TEATT Minister | The Daily HeraldThe presentation of ESP’s Entrepreneur Guide and Policy Brief. From left: ESP Project Manager Anisa Dijkhoffz, Angie’s Pizza founder Angelica Brown, Minister of TEATT Grisha Heyliger-Marten and World Bank Task Team Leader Melissa Metz. PHILIPSBURG--A new Entrepreneur Guide and...
Read more : NRPB presents guide, policy brief for small businesses to TEATT Minister | The Daily Herald
November 12, 2026
PJIA celebrates St. Maarten Day with music and treats | The Daily Herald
On November 11, travellers were treated to a cultural celebration on arrival. Music, food and drinks that highlighted the island’s culture were provided to returning visitors and those visiting the island for the first time. SIMPSON BAY--Travellers passing through Princess Jul...
November 12, 2026
Lulla Takes Top Honours in Rotary Club of St. Martin Sunset’s “Inspired by My Teacher” Competition | Soualiganewsday
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - A simple message of appreciation can make a lasting difference in the life of a teacher. That message came to life through the Rotary Club of St. Martin Sunset’s inaugural “Inspired by My Teacher” Essay/Poem Video Competition, which celebrated the de...
November 12, 2026
Council of Ministers Approve 50% Cut in Gasoline Excise Tax Providing Additional Relief at the Pumps | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (POND ISLAND) - Following a joint initiative by the Ministries of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Traffic and Telecommunication (TEATT), Finance and Justice, the Council of Ministers has approved a 50% reduction in the excise tax on gasoline. This measure will bring th...
November 12, 2026
CPS and Community Partners to Host World Diabetes Day Health Screening and Educational Program on Saturday | Government of Sint MaartenThe Collective Prevention Service (CPS), an executive agency of the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (Ministry of VSA), is inviting the public to participate in a World Diabetes Day health screening and educational program on Saturday, November 14, 2026....
November 12, 2026
Department of Youth Kicks Off Children’s Rights Month with Capacity-Building Training Series | Government of Sint MaartenAs part of the activities commemorating Children’s Rights Month, the Department of Youth, within the Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport (MECYS), is pleased to announce a series of capacity-building training sessions aimed at strengthening the knowledge, skills and...
November 12, 2026
IVSA Training Program Focuses on Value-Based Inspection in Sint Maarten | Government of Sint MaartenStrengthening inspection and regulation across Public Health, Social Development and Labor was the focus of a three-day Value-Based Inspection training course that took place from 26–28 October 2026. The Inspectorate of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (IVSA) invite...
November 12, 2026
USM, TU Delft invite residents to test free home design tool | The Daily HeraldPHILIPSBURG--A free online home design tool that allows users to see how their choices affect construction costs, hurricane safety and indoor comfort will be presented to the public at the University of St. Martin (USM) on Thursday, November 12. The session, scheduled for 4:00...
November 12, 2026
AWARD: Two female citizens awarded medals for their act of courage and dedication | FaxinfoLe 23 mai 2025, à Quartier d’Orléans, une mère et sa fille n’ont pas hésité à retourner dans un immeuble en flammes pour secourir leur voisine à mobilité réduite. Un geste héroïque récompensé mercredi 11 novembre, par la médaille d’honneur de bronze pour actes de courage et de...
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November 10, 2026
Two men forcibly abducted by armed men in Cole Bay, Police appeal for info | The Daily HeraldPHILIPSBURG--The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) is investigating the kidnapping of two men who were forcibly abducted by four men dressed in dark clothing and armed with what appeared to be long firearms on Richmond Drive in Cole Bay on Monday afternoon. Shortly aft...
Read more : Two men forcibly abducted by armed men in Cole Bay, Police appeal for info | The Daily Herald
November 10, 2026
Govt exploring financial options to acquire Mullet Bay if it goes on sale | The Daily Herald
An arial view of Mullet Bay. PHILIPSBURG--The government is not pursuing a co-development arrangement or private financing partnership for Mullet Bay, but is instead focused on establishing when the property will return to the market so that St. Maarten can exercise its secure...
November 10, 2026
COURT: He throws stones at his boss after his dismissal is announced | Faxinfo
Poursuivi pour violences et dégradations, S. a été condamné jeudi 5 novembre à six months suspended sentence . Le tribunal a également accordé 500 euros de dommages et intérêts à son ancien employeur. Début décembre 2025, à Quartier d’Orléans, un entretien professionnel...
November 09, 2026
KPSM investigates robbery shooting on L.B. Scott Road | The Daily HeraldA shooting occurred during a suspected robbery at a residence on L.B. Scott road between St. Peters and Saunders. The circumstances surrounding the shooting remain under investigation. CUL DE SAC--The Police Force of St. Maarten (KPSM) is investigating a shooting during a susp...
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...
November 07, 2026
Minister Gumbs: Sun Resorts appeals Mullet Bay Beach ruling that the beach is public | The Peoples TribuneGREAT 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...
