October 12, 2026
Statia committee confirms November 13 reburial of Golden Rock ancestral remains | The Peoples TribuneSXM Talks — Latest News from St. Maarten / St. Martin
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October 12, 2026
Performance Sports Academy High School Basketball League heads into playoffs this week | The Peoples Tribune
October 12, 2026
Dutch Opposition Party PRO with 20 Parliamentary seats establishes branch on Bonaire | The Peoples Tribune
October 13, 2026
St. Maarten among five Caribbean Islands connected through new regional internet exchange | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--St. Maarten is among five Eastern Caribbean islands now connected through the Eastern Caribbean Internet Exchange (IX), a regional telecommunications initiative designed to improve internet efficiency, strengthen digital infrastructure and reduce dependence on inter...
October 12, 2026
Injunction filed to nullify WIFOL board election | The Daily HeraldPHILIPSBURG--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 12, 2026
‘We must intervene before the funeral,’ Rawlins warns in Constitution Day speech | The Daily HeraldPHILIPSBURG--With young people increasingly caught in cycles of violence, Archdeacon Terrence Rawlins has challenged St. Maarten to stop waiting until after another death to ask what went wrong. He said families, schools, churches, community leaders and government must a...
October 12, 2026
Caribbean wildlife populations decline by 95% in WWF 2026 report | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Latin America and the Caribbean have recorded the steepest decline in monitored wildlife populations anywhere in the world, with an average decrease of 95 percent between 1970 and 2022, according to the World Wide Fund for Nature's (WWF) newly released Living Planet...
October 12, 2026
At her own expense, MP Roseburg takes St. Maarten's Voice to Caribbean Leadership Summit | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Sjamira Roseburg traveled to Curaçao at her own expense, following an invitation to participate in the Caribbean United in Excellence Summit, seizing the opportunity to represent St. Maarten among regional leaders, changemakers and Caribbean for...
October 12, 2026
Fourteen New Coaches Ready to Support the Next Generation of St. Maarten Swimmers | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Fourteen participants have successfully completed the Assistant Swim Coach Course organized by the St. Maarten Aquatic Federation (SMAF), marking another step in the federation’s efforts to strengthen local coaching capacity, improve athlete development and raise th...
October 12, 2026
Anguilla to host CTO’s inaugural Sports Tourism Summit in 2027 | The Peoples TribuneGEORGETOWN, Guyana--Anguilla will host the inaugural Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) Sports Tourism Summit, Aug. 12-14, 2027, creating a new regional platform focused on harnessing the growing intersection of sports, tourism and economic development. The announcement was...
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October 12, 2026
Minister Plenipotentiary Arrindell congratulates Armenia on the 35th anniversary of its Independence | SoualiganewsdayTHE NETHERLANDS (THE HAGUE) – Minister Plenipotentiary Drs. Gracita R. Arrindell recently attended the official reception marking the 35th anniversary of the independence of the Republic of Armenia. The event was hosted by His Excellency Viktor Biyagov, Ambassador of the Repub...
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October 12, 2026
Minister of TEATT: Constitution Day 2026 Message | Soualiganewsday
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) – On Monday, October 12, 2026, the Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport & Telecommunication (TEATT) Hon. Grisha Heyliger Marten released her Constitution Day 2026 message. As the 16th anniversary of “10-10-10” is officially being celebr...
October 11, 2026
MP Lewis: The promise of 10-10-10 must be felt in every home and every district | The Peoples Tribune
GREAT BAY- - Nation Opportunity Wealth (NOW) Member of Parliament Lyndon Lewis has called for renewed national unity, accountability and a stronger commitment to improving the lives of citizens as St. Maarten commemorates the 16th anniversary of attaining country status w...
October 11, 2026
MP Roseburg stresses compassion, safe spaces for youth on World Mental Health Day | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Sjamira Roseburg is calling for greater awareness, compassion and understanding surrounding mental health, urging the St. Maarten community to break the silence and stigma that often prevent individuals from seeking the help and support the...
October 11, 2026
MP Roseburg calls for stronger Caribbean voice in Kingdom and results for the people | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--As St. Maarten celebrates 16 years of country status, Member of Parliament Sjamira Roseburg is calling for renewed commitment to nation building, meaningful action on the cost of living and a stronger voice for the Caribbean countries within the Kingdom of the...
October 11, 2026
Happy Constitution Day, St. Maarten! | Government of Sint MaartenSixteen years ago, St. Maarten became a country within theKingdom. Today, on Constitution Day, we celebrate not only thathistoric milestone, but also the shared identity, responsibil...
October 11, 2026
Two Young People from Saint-Martin Join BPJEPS Basketball Training Program in Lyon | SoualiganewsdaySAINT-MARTIN (MARIGOT) — Two young residents of Saint-Martin, Romario Benjamin and Lisette Richardson, have joined a BPJEPS Basketball training program at the Tony Parker Adéquat Academy (TPAA) in Lyon, thanks to a collaboration between two local associations committed to yout...
October 11, 2026
Nature Foundation expands support for Sint Maarten's fisheries sector through training and collaboration | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Following the conclusion of its first session of a fisheries incentive program in 2025, which compensated artisanal fishers with equipment and services, the Nature Foundation Sint Maarten (NFSXM) is continuing to build ocean literacy on the island th...
October 11, 2026
Dense Breasts: What Does It Mean and Why Does It Matter? | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--A woman goes for a mammogram and later receives a report telling her she has “dense breasts.” For many women, the term can be confusing and even alarming. Having dense breasts is common. It does not mean that something is wrong, and it does not mean that a woman has...
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October 09, 2026
Robbery attempt at Maho jewellery store | The Daily HeraldThe 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...
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October 07, 2026
COURT: He “collected” gun cartridges to make jewelry out of them | Faxinfo
Tried 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 Tribune
GREAT 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...
October 03, 2026
Saturday Morning Building Fire Contained. Two Treated for Smoke Inhalation | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - At approximately 10:15 a.m. today, October 3, 2026 , the Police Dispatch Center was notified of a fire at a business establishment located on E. Camille Richardson . The Fire Department was immediately notified and dispatched to the locat...
October 02, 2026
NV GEBE meter checks remain largely reactive | The Daily HeraldPHILIPSBURG--Utilities company NV GEBE does not currently conduct comprehensive, system-wide testing of all electricity and water meters, with investigations generally taking place when customers report suspected billing or consumption problems or when an issue is identified i...
