October 15, 2026
One in five Dutch Master's Theses flagged as mostly AI-Written, | The Peoples TribuneSXM Talks — Latest News from St. Maarten / St. Martin
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October 15, 2026
Dutch govt. seeks five-year extension of U.S. Military operations in Curaçao and Aruba | The Peoples Tribune
October 15, 2026
Firefighters finish first part of drivers course | The Daily Herald
October 15, 2026
Lions District Governor Praises St. Maarten Club as model for regional service organizations | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Lions District Governor Hyacinth Jeremiah has praised the St. Maarten Lions Club for its community service initiatives and organizational performance, describing the club as an example for other Lions Clubs throughout the region. His remarks came during an official...
October 15, 2026
NEWS IN BRIEF / La Savane: a man rescued from the flames by firefighters | FaxinfoA major fire broke out in a house in the Savane neighborhood last night. Alerted at 2:23 a.m., firefighters rescued an unconscious man from the first floor. Three people were treated and taken to the hospital. The fire had already engulfed a large part of the house by t...
October 15, 2026
Sint Maarten Library Invites Parents and Toddlers to “Tiny Tots & Toast: Sip, Dance & Paint!” | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - A fun-filled activity promoting early learning through play and creativity; Parents and caregivers are invited to bring their little ones to Tiny Tots & Toast: Sip, Dance & Paint! . On Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m....
October 15, 2026
Parliamentary Delegation Meets with Caribbean Prevention Centre | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - On Wednesday, October 14, 2026, a delegation of the Parliament of Sint Maarten, consisting of the President of Parliament, the Hon. Sarah A. Wescot-Williams, and Members of Parliament, the Hon. Sjamira D.M. Roseburg, the Hon. Lyndon C.J. Lewis, and t...
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 15, 2026
Govt. to reopen Simpson Bay Service Center after maintenance changes | The Daily HeraldSIMPSON BAY--Government intends to reopen the Simpson Bay Service Center after reviewing how public buildings are supervised and maintained, Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina said during Wednesday’s live Council of Ministers press briefing. Mercelina said shortcomings in the ma...
October 15, 2026
Minister Tackling: Human rights must be protected even when they are most difficult to defend | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Human rights must apply to everyone, including prisoners, migrants, criminal suspects and society's most vulnerable, regardless of whether their circumstances or actions attract public sympathy. Minister of Justice Nathalie Tackling delivered that message at St. Maa...
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October 15, 2026
Legal Desk director Leon discusses services, challenges, expansion plans for Saba, Statia | The Daily HeraldSuhendra Leon SABA--The Foundation for Legal Aid and Equal Treatment in Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba SRGB was established in October 2025 to provide free, independent legal assistance and support for residents experiencing discrimination in the Caribbean Netherlands....
Read more : Legal Desk director Leon discusses services, challenges, expansion plans for Saba, Statia | The Daily Herald
October 14, 2026
PM: Fuel clause must account for SOL charges, unpaid bills complicate additional consumer relief | The Peoples Tribune
GREAT BAY--Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina has addressed concerns about reported overcharging through GEBE's fuel clause, explaining that any consideration of additional refunds or consumer relief must also take into account the millions of guilders owed to the utility compan...
October 14, 2026
Prime Minister Mercelina praises Iris Arrindell’s leadership at GEBE | The Peoples Tribune
GREAT BAY: Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina has publicly praised GEBE Temporary Manager Iris Arrindell for her leadership of the utility company during a challenging period, expressing admiration for her willingness to assume responsibility and the work she has undertaken sinc...
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 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
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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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...
