July 22, 2026
District Council Two offices inaugurated in Grand Case | The Daily HeraldSXM Talks — Latest News from St. Maarten / St. Martin
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July 22, 2026
ONESXM says UN abstentions reinforce need for St. Martin vote on constitutional future | The Peoples Tribune
July 21, 2026
Wathey Family reflects on Claude’s leadership ahead of Centennial Tribute | The Peoples Tribune
July 22, 2026
GEBE given until July 27 to justify fuel-clause increase for BTP review | The Daily HeraldHead of BTP. Judianne Labega-Hoeve during meeting with Minister of TEATT, Grisha Heyliger-Marten, TEATT Chief of Staff, Otmar Jonis and Legal Council to the Minister of TEATT, Joeri Essed. POND ISLAND--The Bureau Telecommunication and Post (BTP) has given utilities company NV...
July 21, 2026
St. Maarten Sports Federation reviews two years of progress at 2026 Annual General Meeting | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--The St. Maarten Sports Federation has held its 2026 Annual General Meeting, bringing together member federations, strategic partners, volunteers and invited stakeholders to review two years of organizational development and set priorities for the period ahead....
July 21, 2026
Heyliger-Marten convenes BTP review. GEBE to substantiate tariff information by July 27 | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Traffic and Telecommunication Grisha Heyliger-Marten met with the Bureau Telecommunication and Post (BTP) on Tuesday to assess the implementation of the new supervisory framework for utilities company GEBE and e...
July 21, 2026
Two Governments Abstain. One People Unheard | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The ONESXM Association is expressing serious concern following a vote at the United Nations Economic and Social Council in which both the Republic of France and the Kingdom of the Netherlands abstained on a resolution related to t...
July 21, 2026
MP Lyndon Lewis Honors Justice Workers on Justice Day | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - On the observance of Justice Day, Nation Opportunity Wealth (NOW) Member of Parliament (MP) Lyndon Lewis, Vice Chair of the Justice Committee in Parliament, extends his sincere appreciation and gratitude to the dedicated men and women who serve throu...
July 21, 2026
ENVIRONMENT / Grandes Cayes landfill overflowing: a week of waste stored in the open air | FaxinfoIn our edition of July 8th We indicated that cell number 10 of the Grandes Cayes landfill, where household waste from Saint-Martin has been buried since January 2025, would reach its maximum capacity July 10. The Collectivity assured at the time that a “secure” temporary stora...
July 21, 2026
Sarah awaiting info from govt. before tabling her social electricity tariff law | The Daily HeraldPHILIPSBURG--Democratic Party (DP) Member of Parliament (MP) Sarah Wescot-Williams says she has drafted legislation to establish a social electricity tariff but is awaiting information from the government before formally tabling the proposal in Parliament. Providing an update...
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July 21, 2026
RISE Foundation invites public to support 100 students in school drive | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--The RISE Foundation has launched its 2026 Back-to-School Drive, inviting individuals, families and businesses to help 100 students begin the new school year with the uniforms, shoes and supplies they need. The campaign comes as the rising cost of living continues to...
Read more: RISE Foundation invites public to support 100 students in school drive | The Peoples Tribune
July 21, 2026
Funtopia concludes summer cultural exchange program in Saba | The Peoples Tribune
SABA--The Funtopia Youth Initiative Foundation, in partnership with the Child Focus Foundation, successfully concluded its 2026 Summer Cultural Exchange Program in Saba with a final presentation celebrating African and Caribbean culture, creativity and youth leadership. Throug...
July 21, 2026
NEWS IN BRIEF / Sandy Ground: Fire brought under control after several hours of intervention | Faxinfo
A major fire broke out Sunday afternoon, July 19, in Sandy Ground, requiring a lengthy intervention by firefighters. No one was injured, but the blaze mobilized significant resources due to the risks associated with the materials present at the site. Emergency services...
July 20, 2026
Xtratight recognizes partners ahead of seventh Go LOCAL XL | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Go LOCAL XL returns later this week for its seventh edition, with Xtratight Entertainment recognizing the organizations whose continued partnership has helped establish the event as one of St. Maarten’s leading showcases for local enterprise. The four-day event...
July 20, 2026
Public Statement — Immigration Permit Application Processing | Government of Sint MaartenThe Ministry of Justice wishes to update the public of a temporary delay affecting the processing of certain permit applications while efforts are underway to resolve the matter. As part of our ongoing effort to modernize and improve our services, Immigration and Border Prote...
July 20, 2026
New Fire Chief appointed for Caribbean Netherlands | The Daily HeraldThammy Albertsz KRALENDIJK--Thammy Albertsz will take office as General Commander of the Caribbean Netherlands Fire Department on August 16. She succeeds Thijs Verheul, whose term expires the day before. Albertsz (35) was born on Bonaire and has worked for the fire brigade sin...
July 20, 2026
St. Maarten Lions Club members with some of the children of the Sister Basilia Center. Lions Club and Little League Baseball partner for international tournament | The Daily HeraldPHILIPSBURG--The St. Maarten Lions Club, partnered with the local Little League Baseball organisation, treated the children of the Sister Basilia Center to a day of baseball starting with the opening ceremony of the 2026 Latin America and Caribbean Little League Baseball Tourn...
July 20, 2026
Ministry of Justice Celebrates Justice Day 2026 | Government of Sint MaartenThe Ministry of Justice today commemorated Justice Day 2026 with a church service and the annual Justice Parade, bringing together justice professionals from across the justice chain to recognize their shared commitment to serving and protecting the people of Sint Maarten. Ob...
July 20, 2026
General safety controls aid to confiscate illegal weapons | Government of Sint MaartenThe Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM), through its Flex Team, conducted intensive traffic and public safety controls on the evening of Friday, July 17, 2026, continuing into the early morning hours of Saturday, July 18, 2026. The operation focused on enhancing road safety,...
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SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - On July 20th, at approximately 9:50 p.m., officers of the Korps Politie Sint Maarten (KPSM) Patrol Unit were conducting a routine patrol when they observed an individual riding a scooter. Officers attempted to stop the rider for a control;...
Read more: Scooter rider was arrested Monday morning with firearm | Soualiganewsday
July 20, 2026
The Ministry of VSA and the Inspectorate of VSA is issuing the following alert! | Government of Sint Maarten
Due to yet unknown reasons a large quantity of fish has been found dead in the communicating channel between Fresh Pond and Great Salt Pond, near the Illidge Road turnabout. The heat and direct sunlight are speeding up the rotting process and is producing a very unpleasant st...
July 18, 2026
Shooter flees on Scooter after Discharging Gun at Simpson Bay Parking Lot Hitting Two Vehicles | Soualiganewsday
SINT MAARTEN (SIMPSON BAY) - On Friday July 17th at approximately 11:40 p.m. police dispatch received several reports of gunshots being fired in the Simpson Bay area, in close proximity to a well-known and frequently visited location. Preliminary investigation revea...
July 17, 2026
Two Shot in early Friday morning shooting. Gunman on the Run | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (CAY BAY) - The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) is actively investigating a shooting incident that occurred at approximately 2:00 a.m. on Friday, July 17, at a bar located on Windsor Road in Cay Bay area. Preliminary investigation indicates that a suspec...
July 17, 2026
France approves Border agreement, PM Mercelina says Dutch ratification next | The Daily HeraldThe former Captain Oliver’s Marina. PHILIPSBURG--France has taken a major step toward formally settling the long-standing border dispute between Dutch St. Maarten and French St. Martin after the French Parliament approved legislation establishing the border on Thursday. In an...
July 16, 2026
KPSM investigates Wednesday evening armed robbery at supermarket | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (COLE BAY) - The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) is investigating an armed robbery that occurred on Wednesday, July 15, at approximately 8:45 p.m. at a supermarket located on Union Road in Cole Bay. According to preliminary information, two armed suspects ente...
