Local News

August 28, 2026

Finance Minister Marinka Gumbs PHILIPSBURG--Finance Minister Marinka Gumbs acknowledged after the 2026 budget was adopted on Thursday night that government still has areas that need improvement, saying the late budget must be owned and that government now has to focus on execu...

August 28, 2026

The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) is once again expressing serious concern regarding school fights that have already occurred during the first few weeks of the 2026–2027 school year.  KPSM has become aware of and has viewed several videos circulating on social media...

August 28, 2026

The Police Force of Sint Maarten is advising residents and visitors to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions as a tropical weather system moving through the Caribbean may bring periods of inclement weather to the island during the coming days.   Although cur...

August 28, 2026

  The association Soualiga Youth organizes a new cake sale ce Saturday, August 29, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. , on the Marigot seafront, in front of the “We Love Marigot” mural. This gourmet morning aims to raise funds to finance the activities offered by the youth associatio...

August 28, 2026

The Compagnons Bâtisseurs (CB) of Saint-Martin have concluded their workshop professional remobilization around textile upcycling by a discount of micro-certification badges This meeting also marked an important step for the association with the announcement of a new organizat...

August 28, 2026

GREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Omar Ottley on Thursday reminded Parliament that he was the minister who signed the government agreement with Native Nations concerning the development of St. Maarten’s cannabis regulatory framework, telling Parliament that he has nothing to hid...

August 28, 2026

GREAT BAY--President of Parliament Sarah Wescot-Williams has advanced two consequential proposals aimed at strengthening communities from the ground up while giving greater recognition to the citizens, businesses and organizations that already spend their own time, money and r...

August 28, 2026

Le  Saint-Martin Evolution Toastmasters Club  celebrated this year his 15th birthday , a step important of his parcours placed under the sign of excellence, learning, leadership and commitment within the community of Saint-Martin. Founded in 2011, the club offers a s...

August 28, 2026

August at the cinema returns for two final sessions at the end of this month. Organized by the local authority, the program offers free outdoor screenings in several districts of Saint-Martin, in the absence of a cinema on the French side of the island . Originally scheduled f...

August 28, 2026

During the pre-semester meeting of the Centre of Excellence and Education through Sport (CEES) Monday morning, director Charles-Henri Palvair announced the creation, within CEES, of a women's basketball training center, in order to better support young girls registered in the...

August 28, 2026

A tribute will be paid to Robert Luckock , a familiar figure in the Saint-Martin press and journalist from Daily herald this Sunday, August 30th in Simpson Bay . The community is invited to join this celebration of his life and to come and share the memories left by the one wh...

August 28, 2026

  The end of the holidays is just around the corner, and with it, school bags, notebooks, and the school bell are making their grand return. Starting Tuesday, September 1st, parents and children will resume the morning rush. But before that, it's time to discover your cla...

August 28, 2026

GREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Francisco Lacroes has secured parliamentary approval for a budget amendment that redirects Cg 155,432.70 from government travel expenses to sports development, providing additional resources for athletes, sports organizations, training and capac...