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September 28, 2026

Wage tax is not keeping pace with St. Maarten’s economic growth, CBCS says | The Peoples Tribune

GREAT BAY--St. Maarten’s economy is growing, tourism activity is expanding and government revenues have improved, but one important source of income for the country is not keeping pace: wage tax. The Centrale Bank van Curaçao en St. Maarten (CBCS), in its September 2026 E...

September 28, 2026

The Calypso King of the World, The Mighty Sparrow, has died at the age of 91. | The Peoples Tribune

September 28, 2026

Dr. Rolinda Carter named incoming USM President | The Daily Herald

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August 20, 2026

St. Maarten residents sent more than Cg 106 million abroad in workers’ remittances in 2025 | The Peoples Tribune

GREAT BAY--Residents of St. Maarten sent more than Cg 106 million abroad in workers’ remittances in 2025, according to figures provided by the Central Bank of Curaçao and St. Maarten (CBCS), showing a continued increase in money transferred overseas by residents and worke...

August 20, 2026

Minister Plenipotentiary Arrindell Receives Courtesy Visit from Kunst | Government of Sint Maarten

THE NETHERLANDS (THE HAGUE) – Minister Plenipotentiary Drs. Gracita R. Arrindell, recently received Gerbert Kunst, Dutch Representative for Curaçao, Aruba and Sint Maarten, for a courtesy visit at the Cabinet of the Minister Plenipotentiary. This marked Kunst’s second visit to...

August 20, 2026

Prime Minister Mercelina: “Step by Step, We Must Build a Stronger Foundation for Sint Maarten” | Government of Sint Maarten

Honorable Prime Minister and Minister of General Affairs, Dr. Luc Mercelina, presented the Ministry of General Affairs’ priorities under the draft 2026 National Budget during today’s parliamentary deliberations. He outlined a realistic programme focused on restoring institutio...

August 20, 2026

CPS Encourages Healthy Eating and Active Lifestyles for School-Aged Children | Government of Sint Maarten

GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) – As the 2026–2027 school year got underway this week, the Collective Prevention Services (CPS) is encouraging parents, guardians and caregivers to help school-aged children adopt healthy eating habits and active lifestyles.   Nutritious me...

August 20, 2026

Thompson: Allegations are ‘lies’, WIFOL being restructured, congress in October | The Daily Herald

WIFOL President Theophilus Thompson PHILIPSBURG--Workers Institute for Organized Labour (WIFOL President Theophilus Thompson has responded to allegations concerning his leadership of WIFOL, telling The Daily Herald that the union is undergoing restructuring and that a Congress...

August 20, 2026

Motorworld Hosts Hot Summer Car Show with major savings, free gifts and on-the-spot financing | The Peoples Tribune

COLE BAY--Motorworld is inviting customers, families and car enthusiasts to its annual Hot Summer Car Show this Saturday, August 22, offering a full day of entertainment, special vehicle deals, complimentary refreshments and opportunities to drive home a new vehicle with...

August 20, 2026

Missing German shepherd Archie found safe on Saba | The Daily Herald

Archie SABA--A German shepherd named Archie, whose disappearance aboard a sailboat had sparked concern across the North Islands, has been found safe on Saba. Archie's whereabouts had remained unknown for several days after the sailboat on which he was travelling disappeared fr...

August 20, 2026

‘Marshe Nobo’ vendors object to new contracts | The Daily Herald

Renovated building. WILLEMSTAD--Tensions are rising among small business owners at Curaçao’s “Marshe Nobo” (New Market) in Punda just days before the renovated market is scheduled to reopen. Several vendors are unhappy with new operating requirements and a mandatory rental agr...

August 20, 2026

MP Lewis questions refusal to review Acting Secretary-General appointment | The Daily Herald

MP Lyndon Lewis. PHILIPSBURG--Nation Opportunity Wealth (NOW) Member of Parliament (MP) and Vice Chairman of Parliament’s Justice Committee Lyndon Lewis is calling for an independent review into the temporary designation of Chief of Police Carl John as Acting Secretary-General...

August 20, 2026

Environmental protest against large projects | The Daily Herald

Demonstrators WILLEMSTAD--Activist groups “Sin Kabes” and Curaçao Nature Conservation staged a protest on Sunday against construction and development projects across the island that they say do not sufficiently consider the interests of local residents or the environment. They...

August 20, 2026

Minister Plenipotentiary Arrindell Receives Courtesy Visit from Kunst | Soualiganewsday

August 20, 2026

Minister of Finance Gumbs Moves to Introduce a Pension Contribution for Political Officeholders | Soualiganewsday

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Honorable Minister of Finance, Marinka Gumbs is moving forward with the introduction of a pension contribution for political officeholders, which include Ministers, the Minister Plenipotentiary and Members of Parliament, as part of her broader effort...

August 20, 2026

Weather Forecast: Friday to Sunday | Soualiganewsday

PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST FOR ST. MAARTEN DATE ISSUED: Thursday 20th August 2026 @ 18:00 LST (22:00 UTC)  VALID UNTIL: Friday evening (18:00 LST) 21st August 2026   WEATHER: Tonight, through Friday evening: Cloudy to partly cloudy and slightly hazy. Isolated showers ar...