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September 24, 2026

Anguilla moves closer to regulating St. Martin/St. Maarten party boats | The Peoples Tribune

ANGUILLA--The Government of Anguilla is moving closer to introducing new rules governing so-called “party boats” operating from St. Martin and St. Maarten in Anguillian waters, with draft legislation now being finalized following concerns raised by coastal tourism businesses....

September 24, 2026

Jetten, Rodríguez discuss energy, trade and Caribbean stability in New York | The Peoples Tribune

September 24, 2026

Fifth death reported among West Nile virus patients as Netherlands cases rise to 44 | The Peoples Tribune

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September 21, 2026

Excitement builds for third reading festival in St. Maarten | The Peoples Tribune

GREAT BAY--Stichting Biblionef Netherlands, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport, the Library of St. Maarten, the Help Our Children Foundation and the University of St. Martin (USM), will host the Third Reading Festival: St. Maarten Ed...

September 21, 2026

SZV LAUNCHES 2026 CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE SURVEY | Soualiganewsday

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - SZV Social & Health Insurances is inviting clients to participate in its 2026 Customer Experience Survey, running from September 21 through October 2, 2026. The annual survey gives clients an opportunity to share their experiences with SZV servic...

September 21, 2026

Minister Claret Connor Champions Sustainable Procurement at UNGA 81 High-Level Forum | Soualiganewsday

SINT MAARTEN/NEW YORK — Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA), the Honorable Claret Connor, today delivered remarks during the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly at the UN Global Compact High-Level Forum on the Coalition for Sustainable...

September 21, 2026

Man UP, Check UP Campaign Records Highest-Ever Participation as 518 Men Receive Free Prostate Cancer Screenings | Soualiganewsday

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Positive Foundation and Elektralyets Foundation are celebrating the strongest participation in the history of the “Man UP, Check UP” Prostate Cancer Awareness Campaign , with 518 men receiving free PSA prostate cancer screenings during screening...

September 21, 2026

Minister Claret Connor Champions Sustainable Procurement at UNGA 81 High-Level Forum | Government of Sint Maarten

NEW YORK — Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA), the Honorable Claret Connor, today delivered remarks during the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly at the UN Global Compact High-Level Forum on the Coalition for Sustainable Procurement....

September 21, 2026

Minister of VSA Connor Emphasizes Early Detection, Prevention, and Support for Families in Observance of World Alzheimer’s Day | Government of Sint Maarten

The Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (Minister VSA) Hon. Claret Connor said on Sunday that the world will be observing World Alzheimer’s Day on September 21, 2026, under the international theme: “The Earlier You Know, The More You Can Do: A Dementia Diag...

September 21, 2026

SMPYA Proudly celebrates Showanna Arthurs Monroe University Graduation | The Peoples Tribune

GREAT BAY--The St. Martin Promoting Young Ambassadors Foundation (SMPYA), its President Angelique J.G. Romou, members and “The Kids Place” radio program are celebrating Senior SXM Young Ambassador Showanna Arthurs following her graduation from Monroe University with a Bac...

September 21, 2026

TELEM JOINS AS SILVER LITERARY PARTNER | Soualiganewsday

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Victorious Living Publishing is delighted to welcome TelEm Group as a Silver Literary Partner for In Emilio Wilson Park with Uncle Joe , the debut book by St. Maarten veteran educator Oswald Francis. TelEm’s generous contribution will help place the...

September 21, 2026

Global oil supply concerns and rising price could bring new pressures to St. Maarten | The Peoples Tribune

GREAT BAY--St. Maarten households and businesses could face renewed pressure from higher fuel and electricity costs as global oil inventories continue to fall and crude oil remains above US$100 per barrel. Brent crude, the major international benchmark, closed Friday, Septembe...

September 20, 2026

Coast Guard conducts complex, long-range medical evacuation 100 miles east of St. Maarten | The Peoples Tribune

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico--A U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Borinquen aircrew carried out a complex, long-range medical evacuation Saturday morning, rescuing a 46-year-old mariner from a commercial vessel approximately 100 nautical miles east of St. Maarten. The mariner, who wa...

September 20, 2026

Dr. Arrindell takes St. Maarten independence message to CARICOM reparations conference | The Peoples Tribune

BRIDGETOWN--Dr. Rhoda Arrindell used her address to the Third CARICOM Regional Conference on Reparations in Barbados to argue that reparatory justice for St. Maarten cannot be separated from the island’s unresolved political relationship with the Netherlands and France, callin...

September 20, 2026

Charter options open St. Maarten Heineken Regatta to sailors without their own boat | The Peoples Tribune

SIMPSON BAY--Sailors do not need to own a race boat or arrive with a full crew to take part in the 2027 St. Maarten Heineken Regatta, with a range of charter options available for both individuals and groups. The 47th edition of the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta will take place...

September 20, 2026

Congratulations go out to Showanna J. Arthurs University Achievement | Soualiganewsday

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The St. Martin Promoting Young Ambassadors Foundation (SMPYA), President Ms. Angelique Romou, its members, and “The Kids Place” radio program proudly congratulate Senior SXM Young Ambassador Showanna Arthurs on earning her Bachelor’s Degree in Crimin...