October 15, 2026
Govt. to reopen Simpson Bay Service Center after maintenance changes | The Daily HeraldSXM Talks — Latest News from St. Maarten / St. Martin
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October 15, 2026
Minister Tackling: Human rights must be protected even when they are most difficult to defend | The Peoples Tribune
October 15, 2026
Legal Desk director Leon discusses services, challenges, expansion plans for Saba, Statia | The Daily Herald
October 15, 2026
PM says fuel clause is mainly linked to SOL, not NV GEBE | The Daily Herald~Govt. drafting law to regulate tariffs~ PHILIPSBURG--The fuel clause charged to consumers is primarily linked to the cost of fuel supplied by fuel supplier SOL to utilities company NV GEBE, rather than being determined by NV GEBE itself, Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina said...
October 14, 2026
Minister Plenipotentiary Arrindell Meets PSG CEO Gumbs. Discuss Maritime Developments and Strategic Partnerships | Government of Sint MaartenMinister Plenipotentiary Drs. Gracita R. Arrindell, recently received a courtesy visit from the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Port St. Maarten Group of Companies (PSG), Alexander Gumbs, where they discussed opportunities for strengthening Sint Maarten’s maritime sector,...
October 14, 2026
CPS Calls on Community to Make Handwashing a Daily Habit | Government of Sint MaartenThursday, October 15, 2026, marks Global Handwashing Day, and the Collective Prevention Service (CPS), an executive agency of the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (Ministry of VSA), is calling on residents, schools, businesses and community organizations...
October 14, 2026
Minister Connor: VSA Inspectorate moving toward stronger, more effective organization | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA), Claret Connor, has announced significant progress in efforts to reform and strengthen the Inspectorate of VSA (IVSA), with proposals now developed to improve the organization's structure, operational eff...
October 14, 2026
Lewis lauds Tondu on degrees, research into St. Maarten identity | The Daily HeraldTerryanne Tondu. PHILIPSBURG--Member of Parliament (MP) Lyndon Lewis has congratulated Terryanne Tondu on earning a bachelor’s degree in International Communication Management from Fontys University and a master’s degree in Management of Cultural Diversity from Tilburg Univers...
October 14, 2026
St. Maarten hosts its first Human Rights Conference | The Daily HeraldDignitaries in attendance. PHILIPSBURG--The Ministry of Justice and the Council of Europe hosted St. Maarten’s first Human Rights Conference on Friday, October 9, at the University of St. Martin, bringing together government officials, justice institutions, legal professionals...
October 14, 2026
Beyond the Curl brings hair, heritage and identity workshop to St Eustatius | The Daily HeraldKenty Lichtenberg of Be Your Own Brand and Maya Williams – Thomas CEO of Re-flourish at the kick-off event of Beyond The Curl In St. Eustatius. ST. EUSTATIUS--A two-day workshop exploring the connections between black hair, African ancestry, Caribbean heritage and personal ide...
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A participant displaying her beautiful design. ST. EUSTATIUS--The Golden Rock Cancer Awareness Foundation held its “Bedazzle Your Bra" event on Saturday, October 10th, 2026. The Foundation is hosting several events during the month of October in recognition of Breast Cancer Aw...
Read more : Cancer awareness foundation holds ‘Bedazzle Your Bra’ event | The Daily Herald
October 14, 2026
Police motorcycles make debut at Bonaire Regatta | The Daily Herald
The new acquisitions KRALENDIJK--The Caribbean Netherlands Police Force KPCN recently acquired new motorcycles, complementing the existing fleet, offering greater flexibility and enhancing visibility on the streets. The motorcycle team is making its first public appearance on...
October 14, 2026
USM launches weekly pep talks for foundation year students | The Daily Herald
A scene during the session. POND ISLAND--The University of St. Martin (USM) has introduced weekly motivational sessions to connect Caribbean Foundation Year students with professionals, community leaders and alumni who can share their experiences and career advice. The Pep Tal...
October 14, 2026
St. Maarten Initiative leads to review of funding for shared Justice institutions | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY: At the initiative of St. Maarten, the four countries of the Kingdom of the Netherlands have agreed to examine the financial and legal arrangements governing shared justice services, with the objective of developing a more transparent, balanced and sustainable fundin...
October 14, 2026
You found a lump. What happens next? | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Feeling a lump in your breast can immediately trigger fear. For many women, the first thought is breast cancer, but finding a lump does not mean cancer has been found. Many breast lumps are caused by benign conditions such as cysts, fibroadenomas and other non-cance...
October 14, 2026
Privacy groups seek court ban on Meta AI Glasses over secret filming fears | The Peoples Tribune(𝘈𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘢𝘥𝘷𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯 𝘮𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘱𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘬𝘦𝘦𝘱 𝘶𝘱 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩. 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘴' 𝘛𝘳𝘪𝘣𝘶𝘯𝘦 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘭𝘢𝘶𝘯𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘯 𝘰𝘯𝘨𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘈𝘐 𝘕𝘦𝘸𝘴 & 𝘌𝘹𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘪...
October 14, 2026
Anguilla converts ILTM North America engagement into bookings and new business | SoualiganewsdayANGUILLA (THE VALLEY) - The Anguilla Tourist Board (ATB) generated new inquiries and on-the-spot bookings while strengthening relationships with more than 70 luxury travel advisors during ILTM North America 2026 and related trade engagements in Nassau, the Bahamas. The event r...
October 14, 2026
CPS Calls on Community to Make Handwashing a Daily Habit | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY, (DCOMM) – Thursday, October 15, 2026, marks Global Handwashing Day, and the Collective Prevention Service (CPS), an executive agency of the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (Ministry of VSA), is calling on residents, schools, bus...
October 14, 2026
USM CFY Pep Talks Connect Students with Community Leaders and Alumni | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (POND ISLAND) - The University of St. Martin (USM) has introduced a series of weekly motivational “Pep Talks” as part of its Caribbean Foundation Year (CFY) program, giving students the opportunity to connect with professionals, community leaders and USM alumni wh...
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October 13, 2026
Maho potholes raise road safety concerns ahead of tourist season | The Daily HeraldMAHO--Potholes are reportedly beginning to reappear in parts of Maho, raising concerns about road safety as St. Maarten prepares for the upcoming tourist season and bringing renewed attention to the Government’s responsibility to maintain public roads. A concerned resident con...
Read more : Maho potholes raise road safety concerns ahead of tourist season | The Daily Herald
October 12, 2026
Injunction filed to nullify WIFOL board election | The Daily Herald
PHILIPSBURG--An injunction has been filed seeking to nullify the election of the new executive board of the Workers Institute for Organized Labour Association (WIFOL), with attorney Cor Merx telling The Daily Herald on Monday that the election procedure allegedly did not compl...
October 09, 2026
Robbery attempt at Maho jewellery store | The Daily Herald
The robbers are seen running away from the store to the getaway car in this screen grab from a social media video. MAHO--An attempted robbery was reported at J.N. Jewellers in Maho on Thursday evening, October 8. In videos widely circulated on social media, a car was seen park...
October 07, 2026
COURT: He “collected” gun cartridges to make jewelry out of them | FaxinfoTried on Wednesday, September 30th, in an expedited hearing for unauthorized possession of category B weapons and ammunition A 29-year-old man explained that he collected cartridges to melt them down and make a piece of jewelry . During a search of his mother's home, wh...
October 05, 2026
Heyliger-Marten: Philipsburg revitalization moving toward implementation | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication Grisha Heyliger-Marten says the Philipsburg Beautification and Revitalization initiative remains active and is moving toward implementation, with Government pursuing a phased series of projects a...
October 05, 2026
Minister Gumbs: I never ordered halt to teacher appreciation coupon distribution | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport Melissa Gumbs has rejected claims that she ordered a halt to the distribution of Teacher Appreciation Coupon Sheets to public school teachers, saying no such instruction was ever given. Gumbs was responding to con...
