September 18, 2026
Minister Gumbs: If government promises it, Parliament should see whether it was done | The Peoples TribuneSXM Talks — Latest News from St. Maarten / St. Martin
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September 18, 2026
Saint-Martin Tourism Office launches 2027 call for tourism high impact projects | The Peoples Tribune
September 18, 2026
WIB and MCB Curaçao Partner with St. Maarten Baseball & Softball Federation to Support the Next Generation of Female Athletes
September 18, 2026
Gumbs: Tax Office and Receiver systems still do not communicate, total outstanding unknown | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Minister of Finance Marinka Gumbs says St. Maarten must strengthen tax compliance if government is to fund essential public services, while acknowledging that outdated and disconnected government systems are making it difficult to determine exactly how much tax...
September 18, 2026
Gumbs: Put Mullet Bay up for sale instead of pursuing master plan | The Daily HeraldPHILIPSBURG--Finance Minister Marinka Gumbs minced no words on Friday when she said that she will not participate in a proposed Mullet Bay master plan and believes the property should instead be put on the market for sale, with the proceeds going toward the ENNIA resolution fu...
September 18, 2026
Weight-based vehicle tax targeted for 2029 | The Daily HeraldPHILIPSBURG-- Finance Minister Marinka Gumbs says government plans to introduce a vehicle road-tax system based on vehicle weight in 2029. She said it is not fair for owners of small vehicles to pay the same amount as some much heavier vehicles. Gumbs made the sta...
September 18, 2026
Air France and Air Caraïbes strengthen ties with Saint-Martin | The Peoples TribuneMARIGOT, Saint-Martin-- Air France and Air Caraïbes are strengthening their partnerships and service to Saint-Martin, with new developments announced during the Saint-Martin Tourism Office’s participation in IFTM Paris 2026. The Tourism Office used the international tourism tr...
September 18, 2026
Saint-Martin strengthens European tourism presence at IFTM Paris 2026 | The Peoples TribuneMARIGOT, Saint-Martin-- The Saint-Martin Tourism Office has concluded its participation in IFTM Paris 2026, using the three-day international tourism trade show to strengthen relationships with European travel professionals, introduce new tourism products and experiences and p...
September 18, 2026
Alexander Gumbs gets five-year extension as Port CEO; Ottley says it's well deserved | The Daily HeraldPHILIPSBURG-- Alexander Gumbs has been granted a five-year extension as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Port St. Maarten Group and United People’s party (UP) Leader and Member of Parliament Omar Ottley says there is still room to take the Port further through infrastructure u...
September 18, 2026
Ottley urges youth to reject instant gratification and build through hard work | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Omar Ottley is calling for a stronger culture of mentorship, financial education and positive examples for young people, saying youth need to see that success can be achieved through education, hard work, patience and responsible financial decis...
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September 18, 2026
KLM Flight to Curaçao returns to Amsterdam after power bank catches fire | The Peoples TribuneAMSTERDAM--A KLM flight bound for Curaçao was forced to turn around over the Atlantic Ocean on Thursday after a passenger’s power bank caught fire on board, according to RTL Nieuws. Flight KL735 had departed Amsterdam for Curaçao when the power bank caught fire while the aircr...
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September 18, 2026
Three Books Promote Reading, Restoration and Empowerment | Soualiganewsday
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Restoration can begin with something as simple as a book ; a moment to pause, reflect, create, or discover a new way to understand ourselves and others. This message was reflected in three books generously donated by author and facilitator Amy Arrind...
September 18, 2026
Honorable Minister Melissa Gumbs to Join Early Learners BookStart Grand Celebration on Sept.19 | Soualiganewsday
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Honorable Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport, Melissa Gumbs, will join families, young readers, educators, and community members for the Grand Celebration of the 2026 Early Learners BookStart Campaign on Saturday, September 19, 2026,...
September 18, 2026
Marcus Pantophlet: Fighting Crime Requires an Efficient Justice System | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) — Addressing crime and strengthening public safety cannot be the responsibility of the police alone. Marcus Pantophlet believes Sint Maarten must focus on ensuring that the entire justice system functions efficiently, consistently and with the necessar...
September 18, 2026
WIB and MCB Curaçao Partner with St. Maarten Baseball & Softball Federation | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Windward Islands Bank (WIB) and MCB Curaçao, in collaboration with the St. Maarten Baseball & Softball Federation (SMBSF), are partnering to host a Softball Development Clinic for girls between the ages of 10 and 18 on Saturday, October 3 and...
September 18, 2026
NV GEBE moves renewable energy projects forward with site inspections | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--As NV GEBE marked its 66th anniversary on September 16, 2026, the company also took another step toward the future of energy in St. Maarten with site inspections connected to its planned solar energy and Battery Energy Storage System projects. The initiative forms p...
September 18, 2026
CPS Takes Proactive Measures to Safeguard Schools and the Business Community Against Respiratory Illnesses | Government of Sint MaartenThe Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labour (VSA), through Collective Prevention Services (CPS), wishes to reassure parents, educators, employers, employees, and the wider community that proactive measures are being taken to promote healthy environments and mi...
September 18, 2026
ODM: Continue to Remain Vigilant and Monitor MDS Weather Reports for Potential Storm Activity | Government of Sint MaartenFire Chief and National Disaster Coordinator (NDC) of the Office of Disaster Management (ODM) Clive Richardson, is calling on residents and the business community to continue to remain vigilant and monitor local weather reports from the Meteorological Department of St. Maarten...
September 17, 2026
Joanice Richardson elected WIFOL President at packed congress | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--The Workers Institute for Organized Labour Association, WIFOL, elected Joanice David Richardson as its new President on Thursday, September 17, during a well-attended Congress that also elected Elton Jones and Ashma Berkel as members of the new Board. The newly elec...
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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...
Read more : Joanice Richardson elected as new WIFOL President, Thompson ousted | The Daily Herald
September 17, 2026
NV GEBE Advances Renewable Energy Plans with Solar and Battery Storage Site Inspections | Soualiganewsday
SINT 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...
September 17, 2026
Three Police Officers to appear in court in police-involved shooting case | Soualiganewsday
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Three police officers involved in the fatal shooting in St. Peters on February 13, 2026, have been summoned to appear before the Court of First Instance in Sint Maarten on November 13, 2026. The shooting resulted in the death of R.B. Following review...
September 16, 2026
Charlotte Brookson Academy closes after student tests positive for COVID | The Daily HeraldPHILIPSBURG--Charlotte Brookson Academy for the Performance Arts (CBA) was closed for deep-cleaning on Wednesday after a student tested positive for COVID-19 and other students and teachers reported flu-like symptoms, Education Minister Melissa Gumbs said. Gumbs said sch...
September 16, 2026
PM: GEBE Plans 6.5 MW of solar as St. Maarten pushes renewable energy transition | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina on Wednesday placed renewable energy at the center of St. Maarten’s long-term electricity strategy, announcing that NV GEBE is advancing major solar-generation and battery-storage projects aimed at reducing the country’s dependence o...
September 15, 2026
Theo Heyliger discharged from hospital, transferred back to prison | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Former Member of Parliament Theo Heyliger has been discharged from the hospital and transferred back to prison, according to an update Tuesday from his wife, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication Grisha Heyl...
