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November 12, 2026

USM, TU Delft invite residents to test free home design tool | The Daily Herald

PHILIPSBURG--A free online home design tool that allows users to see how their choices affect construction costs, hurricane safety and indoor comfort will be presented to the public at the University of St. Martin (USM) on Thursday, November 12. The session, scheduled for 4:00...

November 12, 2026

Windward Roads marks 40 years of helping to shape St. Maarten | The Daily Herald

November 12, 2026

Mercelina: ‘I want this country to give young people good reasons to say yes’ | The Daily Herald

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November 08, 2026

RISC rehabilitation expected to be completed by August 2027, NSI highlights funding challenges | The Peoples Tribune

GREAT BAY--Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport (ECYS) Melissa Gumbs has confirmed that rehabilitation works at the Raoul Illidge Sports Complex (RISC) are scheduled for completion by August 4, 2027, with repairs to the western bleachers expected to be complete...

November 08, 2026

Parents, authorities urged to be alert as students gather in “hidden” spaces to smoke weed before school | The Peoples Tribune

EBENEZER--Concerned residents of Ebenezer are calling on parents, school administrators and the relevant authorities to pay closer attention to groups of high school students reportedly gathering to smoke marijuana in the vicinity of GEBE and TelEm facilities in the district b...

November 08, 2026

Gumbs: Special needs education roadmap to begin in 2027, Cg 1.8 million in broader education funding | The Peoples Tribune

GREAT BAY--Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport (ECYS) Melissa Gumbs has outlined plans to begin implementing St. Maarten's Special Needs Education Roadmap in 2027, with measures aimed at improving early identification of students requiring additional support, stren...

November 08, 2026

St. Maarten's stars, culture and history to get greater visibility at Airport and Cruise Port | The Peoples Tribune

GREAT BAY--Minister of TEATT Grisha Heyliger-Marten has secured the support of Princess Juliana International Airport and Port St. Maarten to promote local tourism ambassadors, cultural personalities and national achievements as part of a broader initiative to give St. Maarten...

November 08, 2026

Dutch Higher Education network expands to Caribbean, opening opportunities for USM | The Peoples Tribune

GREAT BAY--The University of St. Martin (USM) could have an opportunity to strengthen its academic programs, expand international partnerships and access new research networks following a decision by the Dutch Association of Universities of Applied Sciences (Vereniging Hogesch...

November 08, 2026

Brazil’s US$21.7 billion travel market draws Anguilla’s attention | The Peoples Tribune

RIO DE JANEIRO--Anguilla is positioning itself to capture a greater share of Brazil’s lucrative outbound tourism market, where international travelers spent US$21.7 billion in 2025, as the island intensifies efforts to attract high-end Brazilian visitors through targeted marke...

November 08, 2026

Government Introduces Youth Participation Framework to Give Children Greater Say in School Rules, Policies and Decisions Affecting Them | The Peoples Tribune

GREAT BAY--Children and young people in St. Maarten are to be given greater opportunities to influence government policies, school rules and decisions affecting their daily lives under a Youth Participation Policy Framework published in the National Gazette of November 6, 2026...

November 08, 2026

Parliament's “Build Your Budget” exercise reveals how residents' would spend 1 million guilders | The Peoples Tribune

GREAT BAY--Education, healthcare, infrastructure and public safety emerged as the leading priorities among participants in Parliament of St. Maarten's “Build Your Budget” exercise, which invited members of the public to consider how they would distribute government resources a...

November 08, 2026

Joint KPSM and KMar Safety Controls Result in Multiple Arrests, Weapons & Suspected Narcotics Seizures | Soualiganewsday

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM), in collaboration with personnel of the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee (KMar), continues to conduct coordinated safety operations aimed at combating illegal firearm possession, narcotics-related activities, and...

November 08, 2026

Simpson Bay Lagoon Authority Office Opens Temporary Office at the Ferry Dock as of Monday, November 9th | Soualiganewsday

PORT ST. MAARTEN – Port St. Maarten Group (PSG) announces that the Simpson Bay Lagoon Authority Corporation (SLAC) office and public-facing services will be operational as of Monday, November 9 th , 2026, at the Ferry Dock across from the Princess Juliana International Airport...

November 08, 2026

Community Continues to Seek Answers in the Rudy Benjamin Upcoming Court Case | Soualiganewsday

SINT MAARTEN (COMMENTARY – By Maurice Lake) - Dear Editor, There remains a profound sense of grief, concern, unanswered questions, and lingering pain within the community of St. Peters and across St. Martin regarding the fatal shooting of Mr. Rudy Benjamin on February 13, 2026...

November 08, 2026

Preparations in high gear for the NAGICO Health & Wellness Fair- Ready Set Test! | Soualiganewsday

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Excitement is at its peak, as final preparations are underway for the highly anticipated NAGICO Health & Wellness Fair, set to take place this weekend. The event will kick off promptly at 6:30 a.m. and continue until 2:00 p.m., offering a full da...

November 07, 2026

Netherlands approves major AI Strategy to reduce dependence on US and China | The Peoples Tribune

THE HAGUE--The Dutch government has unveiled a national artificial intelligence (AI) strategy aimed at reducing the Netherlands' dependence on American and Chinese technology companies, expanding international partnerships, strengthening European technological independence and...