Soualiga News Today

August 03, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Minister of Finance, the Honorable Marinka J. Gumbs, together with her Cabinet, is pleased to announce the successful completion of the Business Outreach and Placement Program (BOPP) internship of Ms. Ifechukwude Akams. Through the Departmen...

August 03, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Member of Parliament (MP) Sjamira D.M. Roseburg and Gaelle Arndell owner of Soualichi Driving School have announced that their two road safety movements, Drive Safe SXM and Slow Down Nuh, are joining forces to promote safer roads across the island. I...

August 02, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) – The President of the NAPB Sint Maarten Union Marcus Pantophlet on Sunday, August 2, 2026, issued the following press statement. “The revelations surrounding the reported contractual relationship between UNOPS and a law firm bearing the name of our cu...

August 02, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (MADAME ESTATE) - As the new school year approaches, many families across St. Maarten are preparing for more than just purchasing school supplies. Rising costs, academic expectations, children's mental well-being and the growing influence of technology have added...

August 02, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY, (DCOMM) – The Office of Disaster Management (ODM) in collaboration with the Department of Communication (DCOMM), will be launching on Monday, August 3 rd , 2026, a campaign informing the community about the country’s newly developed Early Warning Syste...

August 02, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) arrested a male suspect identified by the initials L.W. during the early morning hours of Saturday, August 1, 2026, on suspicion of illegal firearm possession. At approximately 3:00 a.m., the Central Police Dis...

August 02, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - As part of the Ministry of Justice's continued commitment to strengthening public safety and pushing back against criminal activity, the Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM), together with its justice partners—the Customs Department and the Immigratio...

August 01, 2026

CARIBBEAN REGION - The Seas & Scenes: Love the Caribbean Photo Contest 2026 is now open for entries, inviting photographers of all skill levels to celebrate the beauty, wildlife, people, and sailing culture of the Caribbean through photography. Visit the contest page at&nb...

August 01, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) – The Minister of Justice Hon. Nathalie Tackling released the following statement on Saturday, August 1, 2026, with respect to “Early Release.” “Over the past several days, there has been considerable public discussion about early release, electronic m...

July 31, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY - By mr. Sjamira Roseburg) - Picture two months already served before a trial even starts. The law says that time counts toward the sentence, full stop. Fair enough. But if that same calculation is applied inconsistently elsewhere in the system, those s...

July 31, 2026

SINT EUSTATIUS (ORANJESTAD) - The Statia Government recognizes the concern within the community regarding the fuel oil spill at the Global Terminal Investment (GTI) terminal and wishes to reassure residents that the safety of our people and environment remains our highest prio...

July 31, 2026

SINT MAARTEN/JAMAICA - "Collectively, the grantees are showing the power of art in its many dimensions," said Caribbean Culture Fund (CCF) Executive Director, Kellie Magnus. From individual arts projects to large-scale collaborations to residencies connecting creatives across...

July 31, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (COLE BAY) - The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) is actively investigating an armed robbery that occurred on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at a business establishment located on Union Road, a short distance from the French border. At approximately 3:00 p.m., the C...