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September 24, 2026

Christophe Henocq honored as Knight of France’s National Order of Merit | The Peoples Tribune

SAINT-MARTIN--Archaeologist and heritage advocate Christophe Henocq has been named a Knight of France’s National Order of Merit, recognizing more than 36 years of work documenting, protecting and promoting the historical and archaeological heritage of Saint-Martin. Henocq rece...

September 24, 2026

Tackling answers questions on fatal crashes, hit-and-runs, DUI evidence and deportation | The Peoples Tribune

September 24, 2026

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

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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...

September 20, 2026

Kingdom Delegation at UNGA this Week Includes Minister of VSA Connor and Reps from Curacao and Aruba | Soualiganewsday

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) – Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten, Minister Berendsen of Foreign Affairs, Minister Van Weel of Justice and Security and Minister Sjoerdsma of Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation will participate in the 81st General Assembly of the United Nations...

September 20, 2026

King receives governors of Aruba and Sint Maarten | Soualiganewsday

THE NETHERLANDS (THE HAGUE) – King Willem-Alexander received Aruba Governor Alfonso Boekhoudt and Sint Maarten Governor Ajamu Baly in separate audiences in The Hague on 17 September. The Royal House said the King regularly meets officials from the Caribbean part of the Kingdom...

September 20, 2026

Two Suspects Arrested Sunday Afternoon Following Armed Robbery of Supermarket | Soualiganewsday

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) arrested two suspects on Sunday, September 20, 2026, in connection with an armed robbery at a supermarket located on Arch Road. At approximately 3:00 p.m., the Central Police Dispatch received several calls rep...

September 20, 2026

SXM, GET READY: EMERGING LOCAL ARTIST Sasaa RELEASES DEBUT SINGLE "DEYO" | Soualiganewsday

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - A fresh new voice has entered the Sint Maarten music scene. Emerging singer-songwriter and multidisciplinary creative Sasaa has officially released her debut single, "Deyo," introducing audiences to a new local artist whose creative talents extend be...

September 20, 2026

Off-Duty Police Officer Intervenes in Sunday Morning Attempted Robbery. Minor Arrested | Soualiganewsday

SINT MAARTEN (COLE BAY) - The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) is investigating an attempted robbery that occurred in the early morning hours of Sunday, September 20, 2026, at approximately 4:00 a.m. in the Welfare Road area, near Market Garden Supermarket. An off-duty poli...

September 20, 2026

Saba studies St. Maarten port operations ahead of Black Rocks Harbor | The Peoples Tribune

THE BOTTOM--Saba is moving closer to the future operation of Black Rocks Harbor, with island officials recently visiting St. Maarten to study how established port and marina operations manage security, berth allocation, commercial activity and cargo handling. Commissioner Bruc...

September 20, 2026

Curaçao to receive US$29.7 million in recovered proceeds from Dos Santos case | The Peoples Tribune

WILLEMSTAD--The United States Department of Justice has announced that approximately US$29.7 million in forfeited proceeds linked to an eight-year fraud, money laundering and tax evasion scheme will be returned to the Government of Curaçao in three installments. The funds stem...

September 20, 2026

Late Mullet Bay owner Hushang Ansary’s Manhattan mansion up for sale at US$65 million | The Peoples Tribune

NEW YORK--A historic Manhattan mansion formerly owned by late Iranian-American businessman Hushang Ansary, whose name became closely linked to ENNIA and Mullet Bay in St. Maarten, has been placed on the market for US$65 million. The limestone residence at 15 East 96th Street i...

September 20, 2026

Perpetual Plastics, Freegan Food Foundation earn second-place honors | The Peoples Tribune

GREAT BAY--Two St. Maarten organizations, Perpetual Plastics by EPIC and the Freegan Food Foundation, have earned second-place honors at the National Volunteer Awards in the Netherlands, marking a significant showing for the island in the first year that Dutch Caribbean o...