September 09, 2026
Analysis: The biggest message in Governor Baly’s speech was about Government itself | The Peoples TribuneSXM Talks — Latest News from St. Maarten / St. Martin
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September 09, 2026
Two NEC Distribution staffers mark 10 years with company | The Daily Herald
September 09, 2026
Government to establish waste authority under new waste law | The Daily Herald
September 09, 2026
New Weather Monitoring Network gives real-time picture of conditions across island | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--The Meteorological Department of St. Maarten (MDS) says its expanded network of automatic weather stations is giving forecasters a more detailed, real-time picture of conditions across the island, strengthening weather forecasting, early warnings, disaster preparedn...
September 09, 2026
USM Invites the community to Lit Night and Encourages Attendees to Wear Yellow on Thursday | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (POND ISLAND) - The University of St. Martin (USM) invites the public to attend Lit Night @ USM on Thursday, September 10, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the USM campus. The event will provide an open-mic platform for students, facult...
September 09, 2026
NAPB Looks to 2027 Budget for Concrete Investment in Justice Workers and Public Safety | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Following yesterday’s formal presentation of the draft 2027 National Budget, the board of NAPB Sint Maarten hopes that the coming parliamentary debate will provide clear details on how the budget will strengthen the justice system and fulfi...
September 09, 2026
23 Recruits Complete Introduction Program. Start Two-Year Training Program in Law Enforcement | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - A new class of the Basic Police and Coast Guard Training (BOPK) has successfully completed the four-week introductory program Stronger Together. The introductory period officially concluded today with an entry ceremony and cap ceremony held at Parera...
September 09, 2026
PUBLIC WORKS / Sandy Ground Bridge: disruptions this Wednesday morning | FaxinfoThe technical interventions on the Sandy Ground bridge began yesterday with a visual diagnosis of the structure, carried out in the presence of technicians and a hydraulic expert. This Wednesday, September 9th, The opening and closing maneuvers of the bridge are schedule...
September 09, 2026
Nahjah Wyatte Muñoz receives President of Parliament Award | The Daily HeraldFourteen-year-old athlete Nahjah Wyatte Muñoz (third right), winner of the 2026 President of Parliament Award, stands with the other finalists and Parliament officials during Tuesday’s reception marking the opening of the new parliamentary year. Muñoz was recognised after beco...
September 09, 2026
Nature Foundation warns visitors against taking marine souvenirs | The Daily HeraldThe new sign in the arrival area at PJIA informing guests to not remove any material from our beaches and waters. AIRPORT--The Nature Foundation St. Maarten has installed a new awareness sign in the arrival area of Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIA), warning visitor...
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September 09, 2026
Reconstruction of St. Maarten Library officially started with groundbreaking | The Daily HeraldInset from left to right: Denzil Ali, Steel Structures representative; Joseanne Peterson, President of the Board, St. Maarten Library; Dr Genora Joseph, Project Manager, Fostering Resilient Learning Project; Thijn Laurenesse, Fostering Resilient Learning Project Senior Program...
Read more : Reconstruction of St. Maarten Library officially started with groundbreaking | The Daily Herald
September 09, 2026
Minister Gumbs targets Government vehicles use, travel as areas for more spending cuts | The Peoples Tribune
GREAT BAY- - Finance Minister Marinka Gumbs says there is still room to reduce government spending, pointing specifically to travel expenses and the use of government vehicles as areas where additional savings can be achieved. Responding to questions following the officia...
September 09, 2026
PUBLIC LIFE: Finance, taxation and projects on the agenda of the Territorial Council | Faxinfo
Le The territorial council will meet tomorrow, Thursday, September 10th at 9am. , in the council chamber. On the agenda, 17 draft resolutions mainly devoted to the finances of the Collectivity, but also to land, employment and the situation of elected officials. Before the vot...
September 09, 2026
Sargassum seaweed: the decree unblocks the installation of barriers at Cul-de-Sac | FaxinfoThe local authority will soon install two floating barriers in Cul-de-Sac Bay to limit groundings Sargassum Suspended due to the lack of a decree regulating, in particular, the ban on anchoring, their implementation can now be launched after publication of the text. As...
September 09, 2026
SPORT / Back-to-School Fun Run 2026: Registration is open | FaxinfoThe association Avenir Sportif Club of Saint-Martin gives the runners a meeting on Sunday 27 September for the 25th edition of Back-to-school runs The start will be given at 6:30 am from the Galisbay parking lot . This new edition offers two formats : A 5km qualifying r...
September 09, 2026
JUSTICE: An investigating judge dedicated to the Northern Islands | FaxinfoThis is a relatively exceptional occurrence for a local court: since the beginning of September, the detached chamber of the Northern Islands has benefited from a new investigating magistrate Before this judicial year began, cases requiring the intervention of an investigating...
September 09, 2026
After UN Slavery Vote, Curaçao pushes for Kingdom consultation before foreign policy decisions | The Peoples TribuneWILLEMSTAD- - Curaçao’s Parliament has adopted a motion calling for a formal Kingdom-wide procedure requiring consultation with the Caribbean countries before international positions are taken on matters that directly affect them, a proposal that could give St. Maarten a more...
September 09, 2026
Jamaica takes slavery reparations case to Buckingham Palace, seeks Privy Council opinion | The Peoples TribuneKINGSTON- - Jamaica has formally taken its slavery reparations case to Buckingham Palace, asking King Charles III to refer three legal questions concerning the enslavement of Africans in Jamaica and Britain’s potential obligation to provide reparatory remedies to the Judicial...
September 09, 2026
Parliament recognises The Peoples' Tribune for public-interest information and digital trust | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--The Peoples' Tribune was recognized by the Parliament of St. Maarten on Tuesday for its commitment to responsible artificial intelligence, digital trust and the strengthening of informed and empowered communities. The recognition formed part of Parliament’s activiti...
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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...
Read more : Gumbs: Putting limits on use of govt vehicles can reduce costs | The Daily Herald
September 08, 2026
Four in 10 dutch 15-year-olds lack basic reading skills as literacy decline deepens | The Peoples Tribune
THE 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 Tribune
GREAT 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...
September 07, 2026
Minister Tackling Advances St. Maarten’s Justice Priorities at Judicial Four-Party Consultation | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Last week, Minister of Justice Nathalie Tackling represented Sint Maarten at the Judicial Four-Party Consultation (JVO) held in Curaçao from September 1–3, where the Ministers of Justice of Sint Maarten, Curaçao, Aruba and the Netherlands met to addr...
September 06, 2026
WIB Cardholders can earn Double AAdvantage® Miles through November 6 | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--The Windward Islands Bank (WIB) has launched a limited-time promotion giving eligible AAdvantage® credit cardholders the opportunity to earn double AAdvantage® miles on every eligible transaction through November 6, 2026. The promotion, which began September 6,...
September 06, 2026
Ministry TEATT says 48 Car Rental Operators are Compliant and Issues Final Notice to Outstanding Permit Holders | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Ministry of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication (TEATT), through the Inspectorate of Economic and Transport Affairs (IETA), has published the list of Car Rental operators that have successfully completed the 2026 Confirmati...
