October 02, 2026
Minister of Culture extends her deepest condolences to Cultural Icon Louis “Pork Chop” Richardson | Government of Sint MaartenSXM Talks — Latest News from St. Maarten / St. Martin
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October 02, 2026
Minister Plenipotentiary Arrindell Meets Local Authors Dwight Williams and Claudine Williams Wescot | Government of Sint Maarten
October 02, 2026
DCNA allocates more than US $670,000 for nature restoration on Bonaire and Saba | The Peoples Tribune
October 02, 2026
Residents collaborate to grade Beaver drive in Cay Hill | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (CAY HILL) - Last Sunday, residents of Beaver drive got together and took action to improve the condition of the unpaved section of their street. Fed up with the deteriorating condition of the street, particular when it rains and water settles and undermines the r...
October 02, 2026
Governor Baly welcomes 81 new Dutch citizens during fifth Naturalization Ceremony of 2026 | The Peoples TribuneHARBOUR VIEW, St. Maarten--Governor Ajamu G. Baly welcomed 81 new Dutch citizens during the fifth naturalization ceremony of 2026, held on Tuesday, September 29, at the Cabinet of the Governor. The ceremonies were held in two separate sessions, during which all 81 individuals...
October 02, 2026
SOCIETY / One year of the GEM: mutual support in the service of autonomy | FaxinfoCreated to promote mutual support, social connection, and autonomy for people with mental disabilities or facing similar difficulties, the Mutual Support Group (GEM) celebrated his first birthday au Museum of Art For Science (AFS), which is leading the initiative A year during...
October 02, 2026
ECONOMY: Luciana Raspail appointed Director General of the CCISM | FaxinfoAprès quinze années à la Chambre consulaire interprofessionnelle de Saint-Martin ( CCISM ), Luciana Raspail prend la direction générale de l’institution . Au terme d’un processus de recrutement ayant réuni une douzaine de profils , le choix s’est porté sur une candidature inte...
October 02, 2026
SOLIDARITY: Food collection for animals | FaxinfoThis Saturday, October 3rd, from 17pm to 19pm , the volunteers of the Soualiga Animal Lovers association are waiting for you in front of the Super U in Hope Estate to collect food for dogs and cats. The I Love My Island Dog association will be there in the mo...
October 02, 2026
MP Meyers: Where is the money from .sx domain? Raises original USM funding agreement | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Franklin Meyers has called for a full accounting of the country’s .sx internet domain, questioning how much revenue it generates annually and why proceeds he said were originally intended to benefit the University of St. Martin have apparently n...
October 02, 2026
ENVIRONMENT: Clean St Martin continues beach cleanups | FaxinfoFollowing the mobilization of World Clean Up Weekend The Clean St Martin association invites volunteers to join them. Sunday, October 4th at 8am at La Belle Créole , to continue the cleanup and to link two sections of beach that have already been treated. The actions or...
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The Archigirls organize the second edition of Rugby in Pink Saturday, October 3rd at the Bellevue stadium. On the occasion of Pink October This day will combine sporting activity, prevention and solidarity around the fight against the breast cancer . De within 9 to 13 h...
Read more : PINK OCTOBER: Women rugby players (re)mobilized against breast cancer | Faxinfo
October 02, 2026
WIB to get new director | The Daily Herald
Camillo Bakhuis. WILLEMSTAD--Camillo Bakhuis is set to become the new head of Windward Islands Bank (WIB), the St. Maarten sister bank of Maduro & Curiel’s Bank (MCB). On November 1, the 53-year-old Bakhuis will succeed the bank’s current head, Daisy Tyrol-Carolus, who is...
October 02, 2026
PANORAMA SESSIONS: Joeski headlines at the island's summit | Faxinfo
This Saturday, October 3rd, the Panorama Sessions return to the heights of Sentry Hill, within Rainforest Adventures SXM. For this new edition, DJ Joeski will share the stage with Stban and Niko, for an afternoon dedicated to house and electronic music. Organized by SXM Festiv...
October 02, 2026
NV GEBE meter checks remain largely reactive | The Daily HeraldPHILIPSBURG--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 02, 2026
MMHA Lantern Light concludes with message of hope and support | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--The Men’s Mental Health Awareness Foundation (MMHA) successfully concluded its 4th Annual Suicide Prevention Awareness Lantern Light on Friday, September 25, 2026, under the theme “Hope Is REAL.” The evening brought together members of the community for remembr...
October 02, 2026
Mental Health Foundation marks 25 years with “The Happiness Event” | The Peoples TribuneCAY HILL--The Mental Health Foundation (MHF) will celebrate 25 years of service to St. Maarten with “The Happiness Event,” a community street fair on Friday, October 9, from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Foundation’s headquarters on Leopard Road #1 in Cay Hill. The event is al...
October 02, 2026
Minister Plenipotentiary meets local authors Dwight Williams and Claudine Williams-Wescot | The Peoples TribuneTHE HAGUE--Minister Plenipotentiary Drs. Gracita R. Arrindell, recently welcomed local authors Dwight D. Willams and Claudine A Willaims-Wescot to the Cabinet of the Minister Plenipotentiary, where they shared insights into their literary journeys and the inspiration behind th...
October 01, 2026
Pet Care Special - Out FRIDAY! | The Daily HeraldATTENTION: Don’t miss the Pet Care Special, out tomorrow (Friday, October 2)! It's the cutest edition of the year. Winners and runners-up in the Pet Picture Contest, sponsored by Carrefour, will be announced. As an extra treat this year, readers will be able to vote for...
October 01, 2026
Tackling says St. Maarten cannot simply impose paid tourist driver’s licence on visitors | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Minister of Justice Nathalie Tackling told Parliament that St. Maarten cannot simply require visitors who already possess a legally recognized foreign or international driver’s license to purchase an additional local driving permit, saying such a measure could confl...
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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...
Read more : Tourist Police to carry batons and handcuffs as Justice targets 20 recruits | The Peoples Tribune
September 29, 2026
Lacroes suggests Causeway toll as possible source of govt. revenue | The Daily Herald
MP 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 Tribune
GREAT 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...
September 28, 2026
Foundation Poured for new Soualiga Marketplace | Government of Sint MaartenThe first concrete of the new Soualiga Marketplace is now in place, following the pouring of its foundation and floor slab, with Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication Grisha Heyliger-Marten on hand to witness the event. The work on Thursd...
September 25, 2026
Netherlands moves toward legalizing water cremation as new funeral option | The Peoples TribuneTHE NETHERLANDS--The Netherlands is moving toward allowing water cremation, also known as alkaline hydrolysis or resomation, as a legal alternative to traditional burial and flame cremation under a proposed overhaul of the country’s funeral legislation. The planned change form...
September 25, 2026
Former Finance Minister Perry Geerlings appointed to CFT board effective Oct. 1 | The Daily HeraldPHILIPSBURG--Former Finance Minister Perry Geerlings has been nominated for appointment as the new member of the Committee for Financial Supervision for Curaçao and St Maarten (CFT), with the appointment set to take effect October 1. The Kingdom Council of Ministers has...
