Soualiga Newsday

December 31, 2025

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) has received specialized vehicles from the Netherlands to enhance the operational capacity of its A-Team. These vehicles will support the team in responding more effectively to high-ris...

December 31, 2025

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) – Member of Parliament (MP) Lyndon Lewis from the Nation Opportunity Wealth (NOW) faction released his new year’s message on New Year’s Eve, Wednesday, December 31, 2025: “As we welcome the New Year, I extend warm greetings and...

December 31, 2025

PORT ST. MAARTEN – Port St. Maarten Group (PSG) is proud to announce a historic start to the New Year as it welcomes two magnificent vessels for their maiden calls to the "Friendly Island." On January 1, 2026, the Port will host Princess Cruises' next...

December 30, 2025

SINT MAARTEN (EBENEZER) - In the early morning hours of Monday, December 30, 2025, just before 3:00 AM, officers of the St. Maarten Police Force (KPSM) and personnel from the Fire Department responded to reports of a house fire in Ebenezer. Upon arriva...

December 29, 2025

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY, (DCOMM) – The Fire Department of Sint Maarten, which falls under the Ministry of General Affairs, has approved six permits for firework displays to ring in the New Year. The displays will take place at the following locations: Great Bay; Indigo Bay; Pe...

December 29, 2025

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY, (DCOMM) – The Department of Communication (DCOMM) hereby informs the general public that the official Government of Sint Maarten website, www.sintmaartengov.org, is now fully restored and accessible to the public for all information and digital service...

December 29, 2025

THE NETHERLANDS (THE HAGUE) – Just before the start of the Christmas holiday season, Hubert Nijgh, Chairman of the Stichting Koopvaardijpersoneel 1940–1945, paid a courtesy visit to Her Excellency Drs. Gracita Arrindell, Minister Plenipotentiary of Sin...

December 29, 2025

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Secretaries General of the various Ministries, together with the Secretary General to the Council of Ministers, recently completed a compact and intensive interactive workshop facilitated by the Holiday Institute for Gove...

December 28, 2025

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - As artificial intelligence continues to reshape how businesses operate, entrepreneurs in St. Maarten and across the Caribbean are being offered a hands-on opportunity to learn how to apply AI in practical and accessible ways....

December 25, 2025

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Special team of the police force of Sint. Maarten (KPSM) remained vigilant on Christmas Eve, conducting routine controls and preventative searches throughout the island to ensure public safety during the holiday season. O...

December 24, 2025

SINT MAARTEN (SIMPSON BAY-AIRPORT) - Princess Juliana International Airport Operating Company N.V. (PJIAE) is proud to announce its collaboration with the RISE Foundation, reinforcing the organization’s ongoing commitment to supporting local youth and ...

December 24, 2025

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The public is herewith reminded that December 25th, 2025 (Christmas Day), and January 1st, 2026 (New Year's Day) are official public holidays. In accordance with the National Ordinance on Shop Closure (Landsverordening winkelsluiting, AB 2013, GT no....

December 24, 2025

SINT MAARTEN (COMMENTARY - By Cdr. Bud Slabbaert) - Residents of Coral Cay have reported the sighting of Old Man Bramble on Christmas Eve. Bramble’s appearance is rare and deeply meaningful. He arrived without fanfare and vanished again, leaving behind a sense of that even the...