Local News

August 25, 2026

GREAT BAY--Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication Grisha Heyliger-Marten told Parliament that strong tourism performance cannot be treated as an end in itself if households and local businesses are not seeing enough of the benefit, stressing tha...

August 25, 2026

Philipsburg, Sint Maarten– The Department of Statistics (STAT) reports that the cost of everyday goods and services in Sint Maarten increased significantly during the second quarter (Q2) of 2026. Inflation stood at 5.45% compared with Q2 2025 and by 4.03% compared with the fir...

August 25, 2026

GREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Dimar Labega pushed back Monday against the impression created during the 2026 Budget debate that St. Maarten is approaching cannabis policy without structure, information or ongoing Government involvement, pointing to an interministerial w...

August 25, 2026

  Leonardo Incardona signs the fourth volume of the adventures of Cloé and Serena, two young orphans from a neighboring island taken in at Grand-Case by their uncle and aunt. In this volume, the twins encounter a dangerous Harlequin who has come to settle a score with the...

August 25, 2026

On August 26 and 27, FIPCOM – MEDEF Saint-Martin will participate for the first time in the French Business Leaders Meeting (REF 26), organized by MEDEF at the Roland-Garros stadium in Paris. The organization will be present at the Overseas Territories stand, alongside represe...

August 25, 2026

Après avoir dressé, dans notre précédente édition, un premier état des lieux du centre hospitalier Louis Constant Fleming, marqué selon lui par des années d’instabilité, des difficultés financières et un manque de méthode, Patrick Lambruschini poursuit cet entretien en dévoila...

August 24, 2026

GREAT BAY--Judicial and Institutional Services (J&IS) and the Court of Guardianship (CoG) are calling on parents and caregivers to reject physical punishment and adopt safer, more effective forms of discipline, as public discussion continues over corporal punishment a...

August 24, 2026

Overturned armoured Brinks truck going down link 1 phase 2 near the Learning Unlimited school. CAY HILL--A Brinks armoured transport truck overturned on link 1 phase 2 shortly after 11:00am Friday, causing traffic disruptions in the area behind Sint Maarten Medical Center (SMM...

August 24, 2026

Pupils, teachers, and staff going through the spirit tunnel. ST. EUSTATIUS-- Bethel Methodist School welcomed pupils back for the 2026-2027 school year with a lively spirit tunnel, giving students an enthusiastic and memorable start to the new academic year. The activity broug...

August 24, 2026

Nyah Emilia Kalmera PHILIPSBURG--For 16-year-old Nyah Emilia Kalmera, earning 10 Grade I passes in the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examinations was not simply about preparing for one set of exams. She told The Daily Herald on Sunday that it was the result...

August 24, 2026

GREAT BAY--Minister of Finance Marinka Gumbs disclosed during the continuation of the 2026 Budget debate that Government is encountering cases in which goods and services were ordered and financial commitments apparently made without the proper authorization. According to...

August 24, 2026

GREAT BAY--Minister of Finance Marinka Gumbs announced during the continuation of the 2026 Budget debate on Monday that Government is preparing changes to the tax system that could provide significant relief for persons receiving AOV. One of the planned changes would remo...

August 24, 2026

PHILIPSBURG--National Alliance (NA) Member of Parliament (MP) Egbert Doran accused the government of failing to deliver relief to the people of St. Maarten, saying residents have been facing problems with roads, cleanliness, healthcare and rising grocery costs while promised s...