September 23, 2026
SOCIETY: What if the next flag of Saint-Martin was yours? | FaxinfoSXM Talks — Latest News from St. Maarten / St. Martin
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September 23, 2026
CPS Closed from 10:00 AM on Friday | Government of Sint Maarten
September 23, 2026
Minister Connor Attends Global Coalition on Aging UNGA Side Event in New York | Government of Sint Maarten
September 23, 2026
FOOTBALL / Concacaf Nations League: The Pelicans aim for League B | FaxinfoThe senior team from Saint-Martin launches its campaign this Wednesday in the Concacaf Nations League 2026-2027. Competing in League C The Pelicans will face the Bahamas and the US Virgin Islands with one goal: to return to League B. Installed in St. Croix The Saint-Mar...
September 23, 2026
Students explore AI, film & media literacy | The Daily HeraldKay and Biko giving film lessons PHILIPSBURG--Students from different schools in St. Maarten are spending the coming year exploring film-making, AI, robotics, virtual reality and media literacy, including fake news, privacy, influencers and online identity. The project by Medi...
September 23, 2026
New St. Maarten Guyanese Association Board installed, Kirton calls for unity | The Daily HeraldMembers of the St. Maarten Guyanese Association along with pastors who were present at the installation ceremony. POND ISLAND--The new board of the St. Maarten Guyanese Association was installed during a meet-and-greet at the University of St. Martin (USM) on Saturday evening....
September 23, 2026
Burial site, DNA testing concerns will likely delay reburial of Statia ancestors | The Peoples TribuneST. EUSTATIUS--The planned reburial of the remains of enslaved African ancestors unearthed at the Golden Rock archaeological site on St. Eustatius is likely to be officially postponed, as concerns continue over proposed DNA research, the permanent burial location and the level...
September 22, 2026
The Setai plans apprenticeships, internships, certifications and management track for locals | The Peoples TribuneINDIGO BAY--The Setai St. Maarten has outlined plans for a major local workforce development program that will include partnerships with St. Maarten schools, annual internships and apprenticeships, internationally recognized hospitality certification, culinary training and a d...
September 22, 2026
Netherlands joins international push for tighter control of advanced AI | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--The Netherlands has joined a group of international leaders calling for stronger controls over the world's most advanced artificial intelligence systems, warning that the speed at which AI is developing could exceed governments' ability to manage emerging safety and...
September 22, 2026
Minister Connor joins Kingdom delegation at UN as Trump delivers wide-ranging address | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA) Claret Connor was seated prominently near the front of the United Nations General Assembly Hall on Tuesday as United States President Donald Trump delivered his address during the opening day of the high-...
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September 22, 2026
Ministry vehicle costs rise 30.5% to Cg 2.83 million in 2027 draft budget | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--A review of St. Maarten’s draft 2027 national budget shows that the seven ministries are collectively budgeting approximately Cg 2.83 million for “Vervoermiddelenkosten,” or vehicle-related operating costs, compared with approximately Cg 2.17 million in the 2026 bud...
Read more : Ministry vehicle costs rise 30.5% to Cg 2.83 million in 2027 draft budget | The Peoples Tribune
September 22, 2026
A Step Beyond builds digital and AI skills in St. Maarten schools | The Peoples Tribune
GREAT BAY--Young people in St. Maarten are beginning to look more critically at what they see online, while education professionals are gaining first-hand experience with practical ways to bring artificial intelligence, media literacy and digital literacy into the classro...
September 22, 2026
Govt. moves Vocational Education Reform into implementation | The Peoples Tribune
GREAT BAY--The Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport (ECYS) has taken an important step toward strengthening vocational education and improving the connection between education and the labor market in St. Maarten. A Plan of Action for the reform has been approve...
September 22, 2026
Getting tested is great, supporting awareness shouldn’t be taboo | The Peoples Tribune𝘛𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘚𝘦𝘱𝘵𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳, 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦’𝘴 𝘛𝘳𝘪𝘣𝘶𝘯𝘦 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘣𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘵𝘴 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘊𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘳 𝘈𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘚𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘮𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘣𝘦𝘺𝘰𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘵𝘰 “𝘨𝘦�...
September 22, 2026
MP Labega backs St. Maarten drag racing team, facilitates meeting with ECYS Minister | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Dimar Labega has expressed support for the St. Maarten Drag Racing Association as six local race cars prepare to represent the country at the Grenada International Drags 2026, while also facilitating a recent meeting between the association and...
September 22, 2026
CULTURE: Three projects linked to Saint-Martin supported by the Caribbean Culture Fund | FaxinfoLe Caribbean Culture Fund (CCF) continues its support for Caribbean artistic creation with the announcement of 21 new projects and residence programs selected as part of its fourth and fifth calls for projects. This new wave leads to 100 the number of initiatives...
September 22, 2026
COURT / Hotel room thefts: three former employees sentenced | FaxinfoThree former employees of 'A luxury hotel in Terres Basses' were tried on Thursday, September 17, for four thefts committed in guests' rooms. E. and T. were sentenced to eight months suspended sentence while L. receives four months suspended . The case begins in July 20...
September 22, 2026
CPS Closed from 10:00 AM on Friday | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY, (DCOMM) – The Collective Prevention Services (CPS), would like to inform the general public that the office at the Vineyard Building Office Park in Philipsburg will be closed as of 10:00 AM on Friday, September 25. The closure is related to a te...
September 22, 2026
Minister Connor Attends Global Coalition on Aging UNGA Side Event in New York | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN/NEW YORK — The Honorable Claret Connor, Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor, attended a high-level side event hosted by the Global Coalition on Aging this afternoon in New York during the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly. The...
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On Wednesday, September 16, a man in his fifties appeared in court for “habitual violence” against his partner, with whom he had lived for 27 years, and illegal possession of firearms. After yet another violent incident, his wife decided to file a complaint, supported by a clo...
Read more : COURT / He hit her “by reflex”: a man on trial for domestic violence | Faxinfo
September 21, 2026
Immigration kiosks closed as personnel shortage affects public service | The Peoples Tribune
GREAT BAY- - A shortage of available personnel at the Immigration and Border Protection Services office on A.Th. Illidge Road on Monday has left its public service kiosks closed, once again showing how limited government capacity can quickly translate into delays for resi...
September 21, 2026
SZV LAUNCHES 2026 CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE SURVEY | Soualiganewsday
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - SZV Social & Health Insurances is inviting clients to participate in its 2026 Customer Experience Survey, running from September 21 through October 2, 2026. The annual survey gives clients an opportunity to share their experiences with SZV servic...
September 21, 2026
Connor joins screening for prostate cancer campaign | The Daily HeraldVSA Minister Claret Connor being screened. PHILIPSBURG--More than 500 men have already been tested as part of the “Man UP, Check UP” prostate cancer awareness campaign, with Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor VSA Claret Connor urging men to take res...
September 17, 2026
Joanice Richardson elected as new WIFOL President, Thompson ousted | The Daily HeraldPHILIPSBURG--Theophilus Thompson is no longer president of the Workers Institute for Organized Labour Association (WIFOL) following a congress held at the WIFOL building on Thursday, September 17, during which members elected a new executive board. Retiree and businessm...
September 17, 2026
NV GEBE Advances Renewable Energy Plans with Solar and Battery Storage Site Inspections | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - As NV GEBE marked its 66th anniversary on September 16, 2026, the company also taking steps toward the future of energy on St. Maarten with site inspections related to its planned solar energy and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects. The in...
