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July 23, 2026

Unpaid patient bills cost SMMC Cg. 10.1M in 2025 | The Daily Herald

CAY HILL--St. Maarten Medical Center (SMMC) had Cg. 10.1 million in uncollectible receivables and write-offs in 2025, up from Cg. 9.5 million in 2024, as the hospital continued to face challenges collecting payments from under-insured and uninsured patients. According to SMMC’...

July 23, 2026

Medical Center sees Cg 11.8M surplus, revenue climbs to Cg 138.9M in 2025 | The Daily Herald

July 23, 2026

St. Maarten students win the CBCS Best Economic Research Award for 1st time | The Daily Herald

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June 26, 2026

Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport Provides Update on Upcoming Works at Oranje School | Government of Sint Maarten

The Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport hereby informs the general public that upcoming works will include the demolition of a section of the exterior wall at Oranje School. The Ministry wishes to clarify that confirmation has been received from the Department of...

June 26, 2026

Growth of SMART 2026 testament to Its increasing popularity in the region | The Daily Herald

Overview of the SMART trade show floor at JW Marriott Beach Resort & Spa (Robert Luckock photo)       Minister of TEATT Grisha Heyliger-Marten posing with Romain Layour of St. Martin Wines/Vin de Plage (Robert Luckock photo) DAWN BEACH—Saint Martin/Sint Maar...

June 26, 2026

Prime Minister, in Capacity as Acting Minister of VSA, Administers Oath to New Pharmacist Assistant | Government of Sint Maarten

Philipsburg – Prime Minister Dr. Luc F.E. Mercelina, in his capacity as Acting Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA), officially administered the oath of office to Ms. Xaviera Doekhie as a Pharmacist Assistant during a ceremony held on Monday, June 22,...

June 26, 2026

KPSM seeks public’s help to locate missing 16-year-ild Shamarr Hodge | The Daily Herald

PHILIPSBURG--The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 16-year-old Shamarr Hodge, who has been reported missing after leaving his residence late Wednesday night. According to information released by KPSM, Shamarr left his home on...

June 26, 2026

MP ROSEBURG SUBMITS ROAD SAFETY PROPOSAL TO THE MINISTER OF JUSTICE | Soualiganewsday

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Member of Parliament (MP) Sjamira D.M. Roseburg has formally submitted a proposal to the Minister of Justice requesting consideration of the proposed Ride Smart SXM initiative for inclusion in the 2026 Crime Fund Policy Plan which is added to the bud...

June 26, 2026

NESC Intensifies Business Outreach Ahead of Third National Job Fair | Soualiganewsday

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The National Employment Services Center (NESC), a department within the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA), has intensified preparations for the Third National Job Fair, scheduled to take place on Thursday, September 24, 20...

June 26, 2026

Sint Maarten Lions Club Welcomes New Leadership at Change of Board Ceremony | Soualiganewsday

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Sint Maarten Lions Club officially ushered in a new leadership team during its annual Change of Board Ceremony held on Saturday, June 14, at Infinity Restaurant in Oyster Pond. The event brought together Lions, Leos, and invited guests to celebra...

June 26, 2026

UPDATED: KPSM REQUESTS PUBLIC ASSISTANCE IN LOCATING MISSING 16-YEAR-OLD SHAMARR HODGE | Soualiganewsday

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) is seeking the assistance of the general public in locating Shamarr Hodge, a 16-year-old boy who has been reported missing. (UPDATE: According to a communication from the Department of Communication (DCOMM...

June 26, 2026

163rd Anniversary of the Abolition of Slavery to be commemorated at the Belvedere Plantation | Soualiganewsday

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - On July 1 st , 2026, in commemoration of the 163 rd Anniversary of the Abolition of Slavery, the Government of Sint Maarten will present the official Emancipation Day ceremony at the Belvedere Plantation on the Oyster Pond Road. The official ceremony...

June 26, 2026

UPATED: KPSM REQUESTS PUBLIC ASSISTANCE IN LOCATING MISSING 16-YEAR-OLD SHAMARR HODGE | Soualiganewsday

June 26, 2026

KPSM REQUESTS PUBLIC ASSISTANCE IN LOCATING MISSING 16-YEAR-OLD SHAMARR HODGE | Soualiganewsday

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) is seeking the assistance of the general public in locating Shamarr Hodge, a 16-year-old boy who has been reported missing. According to the information received, Shamarr left his residence on Monte V...

June 26, 2026

Prime Minister Mercelina Extends Condolences to the People of Venezuela Following Devastating Earthquake | Government of Sint Maarten

Philipsburg – Prime Minister Dr. Luc F.E. Mercelina has expressed the heartfelt condolences of the Government and people of Sint Maarten to all those affected by the devastating earthquake that struck Venezuela, resulting in tragic loss of life, injuries, and widespread destr...

June 26, 2026

One injured during robbery at Wanda Supermarket | The Daily Herald

The scene of the robbery.   PHILIPSBURG--One person working at Wanda Supermarket on the LB Scot Road was injured during a robbery at the supermarket on Thursday evening. According to information received at the scene, the worker resisted the robbers and was struck with a...