July 26, 2026
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July 25, 2026
Two Persons Extricated from Vehicle that Rolls Down Hillside by Emergency Services | Soualiganewsday
July 25, 2026
New-Look Euro banknotes expected in coming years as ECB opens public vote | The Peoples Tribune
July 26, 2026
PJIA builds Aviation Training Academy as nine ATS trainees earn FDO certification | The Peoples TribuneSXM AIRPORT--Princess Juliana International Airport is developing the PJIA Aviation Training Academy, an initiative intended to bring essential aviation training to St. Maarten and eventually serve professionals from neighbouring islands. For many years, aspiring air traf...
July 24, 2026
USM Honors the Centennial Legacy of Dr. Claude Wathey | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (POND ISLAND) - Today, July 24, 2026, the University of St. Martin joins the wider community in commemorating the 100th anniversary of the birth of Dr. Albert Claudius “Claude” Wathey. Born on July 24, 1926, Dr. Wathey is remembered as a visionary leader whose con...
July 24, 2026
Ministry of Justice, MECYS, and Sint Maarten Library to Establish Satellite Library at Point Blanche Prison | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Access to books, knowledge and lifelong learning took an important step forward with the signing of a Declaration of Cooperation between the Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth & Sport (MECYS), and the Sint Maarten Libr...
July 24, 2026
Cooperation agreement to establish Point Blanche prison satellite library | The Daily HeraldSeated l-r, Minister Melissa Gumbs, Joseanne Peterson and Minister Nathalie Tackling along with Prison Management, The St. Maarten Library Management and inmates of the Point Blanche Prison at the signing ceremony. POINTE BLANCHE--Access to books, knowledge and lifelong...
July 24, 2026
TEATT advances development of Investment Promotion Agency | The Daily HeraldPOND ISLAND--The Ministry of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication (TEATT) has awarded a contract to Pinnacle Consultants, a St. Maarten-based consulting firm, to develop the institutional and operational framework for the establishment of an Investment Pr...
July 24, 2026
Police union says crime requires whole-of-government response | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--The NAPB St. Maarten Police Union has welcomed Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication Grisha Heyliger-Marten’s initiative to convene an urgent meeting with the Ministry of Justice and other partners following recent criminal incidents...
July 24, 2026
Stray dogs: Parliament abandons culling in overseas territories | FaxinfoThe amendment that was to authorize, under certain conditions, the culling of stray dogs in several overseas territories has finally been withdrawn from the emergency bill for agricultural protection and sovereignty . When joint parity committee On July 16, seven members of pa...
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July 24, 2026
ENVIRONMENT: Galisbay Pond will benefit from European funding for its restoration | FaxinfoProject ecological rehabilitation of the Galisbay pond supported by the Collectivity of Saint-Martin, it was selected as part of the European BESTLIFE2030 program, a scheme financed by the European Union with the support of the French Office for Biodiversity (OFB), intended to...
Read more : ENVIRONMENT: Galisbay Pond will benefit from European funding for its restoration | Faxinfo
July 24, 2026
ECONOMY: Overseas territories are building their economic roadmap | Faxinfo
The First Overseas Economic Conference have opened a joint reflection on the levers for development of the eleven overseas territories. For Alain Di Crescenzo, president of CCI France, the challenge is to shift perspectives: “I’m always told about the difficultie...
July 24, 2026
EVENT: The Gastronomy Festival is thinking bigger for its 6th edition | Faxinfo
For this sixth edition from November 11th to 22nd, the tourism office (OT) unveiled a program blending unmissable events and new features, with an original theme: coconut, chosen as the star ingredient of the year. Guadeloupean chef Jimmy Bibrac, winner of the Best Recipe in F...
July 24, 2026
FESTIVITIES: Grand-Case celebrates its history and its driving forces | FaxinfoThis Tuesday, July 21, 2026, the Grand-Case festival combined cultural celebration, historical tribute and recognition towards those who contribute to the dynamism of the neighborhood. The day began with a mass at Mary Star of the Sea Church, followed by the inau...
July 24, 2026
TRIBUTE: A procession in memory of Gabriel Marbœuf | FaxinfoAround thirty relatives, colleagues and former students gathered Tuesday evening in the Galisbay parking lot to pay tribute to Gabriel " Gaby " Marbœuf. The 76-year-old driving instructor, who died on July 9 in a road accident in Bellevue, near the border with Sint Maarten, tr...
July 24, 2026
BOXING: Two young men from Saint-Martin at the Sint Maarten Boxing Event | FaxinfoTwo boxers from the Orléans Boxing Club will represent Saint-Martin this Saturday, July 25th, at the “Test Your Skills – Boxing Event”, organized by the Pitt Bull Blair club of Sint Maarten. Seventeen-year-old Markey Archibalde, competing in the middleweight division, w...
July 24, 2026
CYCLING: Two stage wins for young Saint-Martin riders at the Tour de Guadeloupe U17 | FaxinfoThe young cyclists of the Marigot Sports Association (ASM) shone during the Guadeloupe U17 Cycling Tour , held from July 8th to 12th. Participating in an agreement with the Karénaj Cycling Club (KCU), Alfred Artsen, Junisio Brooks Lake and Lance Hunt Parotte proudly represente...
July 24, 2026
Five actors from Grand-Case were awarded prizes. | FaxinfoThe ceremony also provided an opportunity to honor five individuals and associations involved in the life of the neighborhood. Francine Carti She received a certificate of recognition for her career in hairdressing and her dedication to women and young people. After tra...
July 24, 2026
FOOTBALL: The SXM Soccer Academy ends the season in celebration | FaxinfoThe SXM Soccer Academy closed its 2025-2026 season with a festive day focused on sharing, sport and conviviality. In the morning, players, parents, and coaches gathered on the Soccer Five pitches for friendly matches themed around the World Cup. It was a fun, family-fri...
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July 24, 2026
Betty Estate Shooting Incident Leaves Male Nursing Two Gunshot Wounds to the Legs | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (BETTY ESTATE) - On Thursday, July 24, at approximately 7:30 a.m., KPSM Dispatch received a report of a shooting in the Betty Estate area. Patrol officers were immediately dispatched to the location. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from two...
Read more : Betty Estate Shooting Incident Leaves Male Nursing Two Gunshot Wounds to the Legs | Soualiganewsday
July 23, 2026
Unpaid patient bills cost SMMC Cg. 10.1M in 2025 | The Daily Herald
CAY HILL--St. Maarten Medical Center (SMMC) had Cg. 10.1 million in uncollectible receivables and write-offs in 2025, up from Cg. 9.5 million in 2024, as the hospital continued to face challenges collecting payments from under-insured and uninsured patients. According to SMMC’...
July 23, 2026
Contour Airlines announces new nonstop service between St. Thomas and St. Maarten | The Peoples Tribune
SXM AIRPORT--Contour Airlines today announced new nonstop service connecting two of the Caribbean's most iconic destinations: St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, and St. Maarten. The new route will operate between Cyril E. King Airport (STT) and Princess Juliana International Air...
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
Scooter rider was arrested Monday morning with firearm | SoualiganewsdaySINT 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;...
July 20, 2026
The Ministry of VSA and the Inspectorate of VSA is issuing the following alert! | Government of Sint MaartenDue 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...
