July 21, 2026
Dutch Human Rights Institute calls for equal climate protection for Bonaire, Saba and St. Eustatius | The Peoples TribuneSXM Talks — Latest News from St. Maarten / St. Martin
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July 21, 2026
St. Maarten Sports Federation reviews two years of progress at 2026 Annual General Meeting | The Peoples Tribune
July 21, 2026
Scooter rider was arrested Monday morning with firearm | Soualiganewsday
July 21, 2026
St. Maarten should be part of wider Kingdom Climate Adaptation Plan | The Peoples TribuneUTRECHT--The Netherlands Institute for Human Rights has called for St. Maarten to be included in a wider Kingdom-level approach to climate adaptation, warning that climate threats across the Caribbean part of the Kingdom cannot be addressed effectively in isolation. The recomm...
July 21, 2026
Sint Maarten Trust Fund Presents 2025 Annual Report to the Prime Minister | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Prime Minister Dr. Luc F.E. Mercelina received the Sint Maarten Trust Fund's 2025 Annual Report, the Annual Report Executive Summary, and the fifth volume of the Trust Fund's Results Storybook, Strong Communities, Strong Cou...
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...
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...
July 21, 2026
Funtopia concludes summer cultural exchange program in Saba | The Peoples TribuneSABA--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 | FaxinfoA 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...
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GREAT 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...
Read more: Xtratight recognizes partners ahead of seventh Go LOCAL XL | The Peoples Tribune
July 20, 2026
Public Statement — Immigration Permit Application Processing | Government of Sint Maarten
The 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 Herald
Thammy 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,...
July 20, 2026
Major fire extinguished in Sandy Ground on Sunday | The Daily HeraldFire Engines of Service Territorial de L’Incendie et Secours (STIS) SANDY GROUND--On Sunday, July 19, at 4:41pm the French-side fire brigade (sapeurs-pompiers), were called to a brush fire with a risk of spreading to cars and houses at 69, Sandy Ground Street. Upon arri...
July 20, 2026
Sint Maarten Sports Federation Marks Two Years of Progress at 2026 Annual General Meeting | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Sint Maarten Sports Federation (SMSF) successfully hosted its 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM), bringing together member federations, strategic partners, volunteers, and invited stakeholders to reflect on two years of organizational development,...
July 20, 2026
FYI Concludes Summer Cultural Exchange Program in Saba with Inspiring Youth Showcase | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN/SABA — The Funtopia Youth Initiative (FYI) Foundation, in partnership with the Child Focus Foundation, successfully concluded its 2026 Summer Cultural Exchange Program in Saba with a vibrant final presentation celebrating African and Caribbean culture, creativity...
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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...
Read more: The Ministry of VSA and the Inspectorate of VSA is issuing the following alert! | Government of Sint Maarten
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 | Soualiganewsday
SINT 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...
July 13, 2026
Police investigate death of man found on Crocus Road | The Daily HeraldThe scene where he body was found. PHILIPSBURG--The Police Force of St Maarten (KPSM) is investigating the death of an adult male who was found lying on the ground along Crocus Road late Saturday morning. According to KPSM, at approximately 11:25am, the 911 Dispatch Centre not...
