November 03, 2026
NEWS IN BRIEF / Fatal accident on Bush Road: two vehicles wanted | FaxinfoSXM Talks — Latest News from St. Maarten / St. Martin
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November 03, 2026
NEWS IN BRIEF: 40 vehicles checked, a weapon seized and one arrest | Faxinfo
November 03, 2026
HEALTH: Two days dedicated to cancer screening | Faxinfo
November 03, 2026
4,600 Residents without health insurance, 7% of population experience hunger | The Peoples Tribune(𝘌𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘰𝘳'𝘴 𝘕𝘰𝘵𝘦: 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘥𝘦𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘴 𝘳𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘯 𝘔𝘰𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘺 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘕𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳 2, 2026). GREAT BAY--Approximately 4,600 residents of St. Maarten were living without healt...
November 03, 2026
Father awarded damages after mother took children | The Daily HeraldPHILIPSBURG--A man has been awarded 41,783.08 euros in damages after the Court of First Instance found that his former wife acted unlawfully by taking their three children from St. Maarten to South Africa without his knowledge or consent. In a judgment delivered on September 2...
November 03, 2026
Census shows population growth and ageing trend in St. Maarten | The Daily HeraldPHILIPSBURG--St. Maarten’s population grew by approximately 25 per cent between 2011 and 2022, while the proportion of residents aged 65 and older nearly tripled, according to three reports released by the Department of Statistics (STAT) from the 2022 Population and Housing Ce...
November 03, 2026
Three 2026 SER advice requests pending as union issue remains unresolved | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Three requests for advice submitted to the Social Economic Council (SER) in 2026 remain pending, involving rent regulation, a supplementary pension system and changes to St. Maarten's old-age pension legislation. Meanwhile, the appointment of employee representative...
November 03, 2026
Caribbean AI report calls for stronger cybersecurity, new safeguards and public education | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Caribbean parliamentarians have agreed on a series of recommendations aimed at strengthening legislation, protecting personal information, improving cybersecurity and preparing citizens for the growing use of artificial intelligence (AI). The recommendations ar...
November 03, 2026
Local Author Tamara Leonard Inspires Young Readers at St. Joseph School | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Twenty-five students of St. Joseph School recently participated in two interactive reading and storytelling sessions with local children's author Tamara Leonard, as part of an ongoing initiative to promote literacy, creativity and an appreciation for Caribbean...
November 02, 2026
University of St. Martin helps lead drive to improve research and digital skills | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--The University of St. Martin (USM) is playing a central role in a regional initiative aimed at improving how research information is collected, protected and shared across the Dutch Caribbean, as universities in St. Maarten, Aruba and Curaçao strengthen coopera...
Local News
November 02, 2026
Dutch government moves toward stricter Facebook rules for govt institutions | The Peoples TribuneTHE HAGUE--The Dutch government is developing stricter guidelines for the use of Facebook and other social media platforms by government institutions, as concerns continue over the protection of citizens' personal information and the growing dependence of public authoriti...
Read more : Dutch government moves toward stricter Facebook rules for govt institutions | The Peoples Tribune
November 02, 2026
Anguilla's electricity fuel surcharge hits record high | The Peoples Tribune
ANGUILLA--Electricity costs in neighboring Anguilla are facing renewed pressure after the island's electricity provider announced that its fuel surcharge had reached a record EC$1.20 (in guilders that's XCG 0.80) per kilowatt-hour (kWh) for October 2026. The Anguilla Electrici...
November 02, 2026
St. Maarten and French St. Martin promote joint tourism appeal as Canadian flights increase | The Peoples Tribune
TORONTO, CANADA--Tourism representatives from St. Maarten and French St. Martin have joined forces in Toronto, Canada, to promote the island as a shared Caribbean destination, highlighting its combination of cultures, accommodations, culinary experiences and attractions. The j...
November 02, 2026
Porter Airlines Receives Approval to Operate Flights to St. Maarten, Opening Door for Expanded Canadian Airlift | The Peoples TribuneSXM AIRPORT--Canadian carrier Porter Airlines has received regulatory approval to operate scheduled international flights between Canada and St. Maarten, marking a significant step toward the possibility of additional air service to Princess Juliana International Airport...
November 02, 2026
St. Maarten eyes greater share of global yachting industry at Fort Lauderdale Boat Show | The Peoples TribuneFT. LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA--St. Maarten's participation in the 2026 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show has placed the island among international marine industry players at a time when developments in yacht technology, maintenance and refitting are creating opportunities for...
November 02, 2026
Cft welcomes progress in 2027 Budget Process, seeks greater clarity on investments | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--The Financial Supervision Board (Cft) has acknowledged the Government of St. Maarten's efforts to improve its budget preparation process, noting that the country is on track to adopt its 2027 budget within the required timeframe. While the supervisory body iden...
November 02, 2026
Local Auditor Mariana Fleming Completes requirements for highest Dutch accounting qualification | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY- - St. Maarten-born auditor Mariana Fleming has successfully completed all requirements for the Registeraccountant (RA) qualification, the highest professional designation in the Dutch accountancy profession and the Netherlands equivalent of the Certified Public...
November 02, 2026
MP York: "It shouldn't take six months to identify and fix a pothole." | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Darryl York is questioning why basic road maintenance continues to take extended periods to complete, arguing that government should be able to address potholes and other immediate road defects without waiting for extensive infrastructure projec...
November 02, 2026
MP York: Govt must fix garbage collection, but residents must also take responsibility for cleanliness | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Darryl York says government must be held accountable for the ongoing challenges surrounding garbage collection and waste management in St. Maarten, but residents must also recognize their responsibility to maintain clean communities and adopt be...
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October 28, 2026
Grisha says she already has possible solution for GEBE fuel costs, awaits written proposal | The Daily HeraldPHILIPSBURG--Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunications (TEATT) Grisha Heyliger-Marten says she already has a direction and a possible solution regarding the fuel cost build-up affecting GEBE customers, but wants the findings and proposed way forwa...
Read more : Grisha says she already has possible solution for GEBE fuel costs, awaits written proposal | The Daily Herald
October 28, 2026
TEATT Minister calls ATV operators to the table over road safety and traffic concerns | The Peoples Tribune
GREAT BAY--Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication (TEATT) Grisha Heyliger-Marten will meet with ATV tour operators and representatives of the Ministries of VROMI and Justice this week to address growing concerns about road safety, traffic obstru...
October 27, 2026
COURT: Two jewelry store robbers sentenced | Faxinfo
En July 2022 , a Marigot jewelry store gets robbed by two hooded and armed men They fled in a white van driven by a third individual, with a estimated loot between €15.000 and €20.000 On Thursday, October 15, one of the two robbers appeared in court. videoconference from Guade...
October 25, 2026
SER says government delays prevented issuance of advice, disrupted its work | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--The Social Economic Council (SER) of St. Maarten has identified significant administrative delays at the Ministry of General Affairs as a major obstacle to carrying out its statutory responsibilities, revealing that Government's failure to finalize required appointm...
October 23, 2026
St. Maarten loses a champion of arts, crafts and cultural heritage | The Daily HeraldPHILIPSBURG--The community of St. Maarten is in deep mourning following the passing of Esther Narcisco-Williams, a monumental pillar of the island’s arts and crafts, theatre, and cultural heritage. Recognised as one of the nation's most treasured cultural icons, Narcisco-Willi...
October 22, 2026
Bell sentenced to 10 years in prison for sexual abuse | The Daily Herald PHILIPSBURG--Aartwichgt Anthony Bell was sentenced to 10 years’ unconditional imprisonment and ordered to pay 50,000 Caribbean Guilders in compensation to the victim when the court delivered its verdict on Thursday, October 22. The verdict was communicated to Bell...
