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November 13, 2026

No quorum in Parliament delays €30 million for St. Maarten, as Dutch govt faces possible collapse | The Peoples Tribune

GREAT BAY--The absence of a parliamentary quorum on Thursday has delayed St. Maarten's consideration of a proposed two-year extension of the Country Reform Package, potentially placing additional pressure on efforts to secure approximately €30 million in Dutch grant funding at...

November 13, 2026

Acting Minister of Justice Gumbs Extends Condolences on the Passing of Prison Officer Sylvio Alejandro Martina | Soualiganewsday

November 13, 2026

GASTRONOMY: Johnny cake takes center stage to launch the sixth edition of the festival | Faxinfo

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October 15, 2026

New eye surgery at Curaçao Medical Center offers hope against permanent blindness | The Peoples Tribune

WILLEMSTAD--Curaçao Medical Center (CMC) has introduced a new surgical procedure for patients with advanced glaucoma, becoming the first hospital in the Caribbean to perform the treatment using a specialized implant designed to reduce pressure inside the eye and help prevent f...

October 15, 2026

Lions District Governor Praises St. Maarten Club as model for regional service organizations | The Peoples Tribune

GREAT 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

One in five Dutch Master's Theses flagged as mostly AI-Written, | The Peoples Tribune

THE NETHERLANDS--An investigation into hundreds of master's theses submitted to 12 Dutch universities has found indications that approximately one in five was written predominantly using artificial intelligence, raising concerns about academic integrity, the credibility of uni...

October 15, 2026

Dutch govt. seeks five-year extension of U.S. Military operations in Curaçao and Aruba | The Peoples Tribune

WILLEMSTAD--The Netherlands is moving to renew an agreement that permits American military aircraft to operate from designated airport facilities in Curaçao and Aruba, potentially extending the arrangement until November 2031. The proposed renewal comes amid continued debate o...

October 15, 2026

Firefighters finish first part of drivers course | The Daily Herald

Group photo KRALENDIJK--Last Friday, nine firefighters from the Fire Department Caribbean Netherlands BKCN finished the first part of their fire service driver training. The course took place on Bonaire over a two-week period. All participants successfully completed the progra...

October 15, 2026

Motorworld expands GAC’s Caribbean presence with official launch in Guyana | The Daily Herald

Motorworld team and HSM Motors Guyana team at the GAC Guyana Launch at Pegasus Hotel. GUYANA--Motorworld Group, regional distributor for GAC, has launched GAC in Guyana through authorised dealer HSM Motors, introducing a new lineup of advanced GAC and AION electric vehicles to...

October 15, 2026

Cg. 10k reward in murder case | The Daily Herald

Ricardo Garces Julio WILLEMSTAD--The Curaçao Police Force KPC has released additional details about the murder of Colombian national Ricardo Garces Julio, whose body was discovered in the bay of Santa Cruz with a gunshot wound to the head. Authorities are offering a reward of...

October 15, 2026

NEWS IN BRIEF / La Savane: a man rescued from the flames by firefighters | Faxinfo

A 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

Eloy Room Inspires the Next Generation of Footballers in Sint Maarten and Saint-Martin | Soualiganewsday

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) – “Big dreams can start on a small island. During my recent visit to Curaçao, I had the opportunity to meet Curaçao international goalkeeper and Guinness World Record holder Eloy Room during the occasion of his Guinness World Records recognition,” Memb...

October 15, 2026

Minister Plenipotentiary Arrindell Applauds Recognition of Appeltjes van Oranje Successful Social Initiatives throughout the Kingdom | Soualiganewsday

THE NETHERLANDS (THE HAGUE) – Minister Plenipotentiary Drs. Gracita R. Arrindell, recently attended the prestigious 2026 Appeltjes van Oranje (Apples of Orange) award ceremony, at Noordeinde Palace in The Hague. Her Majesty Queen Máxima presented awards to three outstanding so...

October 15, 2026

CPS: World Food Day – Friday. Healthy Eating and Greater Food Security | Soualiganewsday

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY, (DCOMM) – Friday, October 16, 2026, marks World Food 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 the Sint Maarten community to rec...

October 15, 2026

Minister Connor Marks World Food Day by Calling for Sustainable Food Security and Community Self-Reliance | Soualiganewsday

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - On the occasion of World Food Day, observed annually on October 16, the Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor, Hon. Minister Claret Connor is calling on the people of Sint Maarten to reflect on the importance of food security, healt...

October 15, 2026

A 28-year-old male arrested Tuesday for threatening police officers and public safety | Soualiganewsday

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) wishes to inform the public that on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, a 28-year-old male with the initials R.S. was arrested in connection with serious threats made against police officers and the safety and security...