Soualiga News Today

July 17, 2024

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Party for Progress (PFP) Member of Parliament (MP) Melissa Gumbs sent a letter with questions to Prime Minister (PM) Dr. Luc Mercelina, asking for an update on the maintenance of the Government administration building. Gumbs ...

July 16, 2024

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Besides stimulating food production in St. Maarten and setting up a full-fledged, dedicated, and functioning agriculture department, the recent visit of Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Traffic and Telecommunication, Gr...

July 16, 2024

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Democratic Party (DP) highlights the critical role that sports play in the development and unity of our nation. As a foundation of our communities, sports foster teamwork, discipline, and resilience—essential qualities fo...

July 16, 2024

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Khalil Revan, candidate number 4 on the Democratic Party (DP) has submitted to Prime Minister Luc Mercelina, a draft regulation that would allow for laws to be drafted and reviewed in the English language. The regulation also...

July 16, 2024

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - A coalition of 73 local companies has petitioned the Council of Ministers and the Parliament of Sint Maarten over a recent government contract awarded to an off-island company.  The petition calls for public funds to benefit...

July 16, 2024

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Former Minister of Finance Richard Gibson Sr. has made explosive revelations about NV GEBE, the island's sole electricity provider. In a scathing critique, Gibson has exposed the deceptive practices behind the notorious "Fuel...

July 15, 2024

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association (SHTA) selected fashion designer Zillah Duzon-Hazel as the Cultural Icon to be highlighted on the association's 2025 Events Calendar. This was announced today by the association...

July 15, 2024

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The issue of outstanding indexation and vacation allowance owed to civil servants and subsidized school teachers in Sint Maarten is one that has caused much uncertainty and frustration. URSM Member of Parliament (MP) Richinel...

July 15, 2024

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - On June 22, SZV Social & Health Insurances organized a team hike for its employees, demonstrating the organization’s commitment to promoting health and wellness among its employees. As Sint Maarten’s social and health insura...

July 14, 2024

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Honorable Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina is pleased to announce the safe arrival of the containerized generators on the island. This crucial delivery represents a significant step forward in ensuring a stable and reliab...

July 14, 2024

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Teachers of subsidized schools can rest assured that they will soon receive the 1% increase in vacation allowance which has already been paid out to civil servants, and their colleagues in the public schools. This assurance ...

July 14, 2024

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Marie Claire Langlais, #14 on the NOW Nation Opportunity Wealth) party list, pointed out over the weekend that the island faces unprecedented challenges in the midst of a global climate crisis, and that the environment should...

July 13, 2024

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - NV GEBE is pleased to announce the upcoming arrival of the highly anticipated 10MW containerized engines, which are scheduled to reach St. Maarten on Sunday, July 14, 2024. This significant addition is a crucial part of NV GE...