Soualiga Newsday

July 20, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (POND ISLAND) - Six University of St. Martin (USM) students are proudly representing St. Maarten at the Kingdom Startup Program in Aruba. Competing as two teams of three, they have already made a strong impression while developing innovative business ideas alongsi...

July 20, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Xtratight Entertainment expresses sincere regret to announce the postponement of DEW: The Breakfast Experience, originally scheduled for Saturday, August 1 at the Little League Stadium, the organization said in a media statement on Monday. “Unfortuna...

July 20, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - What was initially envisioned as an intimate gathering of approximately 50 entrepreneurs and business leaders, quickly transformed into one of the most inspiring and impactful business events ever hosted by the St. Maarten Chamber of Commerce & I...

July 20, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Ministry of Justice wishes to update the public of a temporary delay affecting the processing of certain permit applications while efforts are underway to resolve the matter. “As part of our ongoing effort to modernize and improve our services, I...

July 20, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Every child deserves the excitement of that first day of school, a clean uniform, new shoes, a packed backpack, and the confidence that comes with feeling prepared. As the cost of living continues to rise, many families across St. Maarten are finding...

July 20, 2026

SINT MAARTEN/THE NETHERLANDS - Shortly after attending the Dutch Translation Days in Antwerp at the end of June, Loekie Morales—author, translator, storyteller, and chair of the Beyond Kultura Events Foundation—visited the ‘Translators' House in Amsterdam. Her goal was to gain...

July 20, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - For the production of storytelling videos for children and a documentary BKEF is searching for clearly articulators/voice over in Papiamentu: For The Children Story When Solelé hears the Wind: ‘-A Deep Man’s Voice; For the Documentary a narrator ‘Ora...

July 20, 2026

SINT MAARTEN/SABA — The Funtopia Youth Initiative (FYI) Foundation, in partnership with the Child Focus Foundation, successfully concluded its 2026 Summer Cultural Exchange Program in Saba with a vibrant final presentation celebrating African and Caribbean culture, creativity...

July 20, 2026

SINT EUSTATIUS (ORANJESTAD) - During a traffic check on Sint Eustatius on Friday, the 17 th of July, the rider of a scooter carrying two people, neither of whom was wearing a helmet, failed to comply with a Police Force Caribbean Netherlands (KPCN) police stop signal. Police p...

July 20, 2026

SINT EUSTATIUS (ORANJESTAD) - Over the past weekend, police conducted traffic checks at several locations on Sint Eustatius the Police Force Caribbean Netherlands (KPCN). During these checks, fines were issued for various traffic violations: three (3) for driving without havin...

July 20, 2026

SINT EUSTATIUS (ORANJESTAD) - On Monday, the 20 th of July, at around 1:35 AM, a 34-year-old man with the initials W.C.R.R. was arrested on Charles A. Woodley Road. The suspect had been involved in a traffic accident. In accordance with the “botsen is blazen” policy, a breatha...

July 20, 2026

PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST FOR ST. MAARTEN DATE ISSUED: Monday 20th July 2026 @ 18:00 LST (22:00 UTC)  VALID UNTIL: Tuesday evening (18:00 LST) 21st July 2026 WEATHER: Tonight through Tuesday evening: Occasionally cloudy with scattered showers. There is a low chance of isola...

July 20, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Sint Maarten Sports Federation (SMSF) successfully hosted its 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM), bringing together member federations, strategic partners, volunteers, and invited stakeholders to reflect on two years of organizational development,...