Souliga Newsday

August 16, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) – The Minister of Education, Culture, Youth & Sport (MECYS) Melissa Gumbs released her back-to-school message on Sunday, August 16, 2026, as parents, guardians, children, teenagers, teachers, and school support staff prepare for the opening of the...

August 16, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (CUL DE SAC) - The Foundation for Academic and Vocational Education (FAVE) officially opened the 2026–2027 academic year on Thursday, August 13, bringing staff together under the theme “The Power of Us!” and reinforcing the importance of unity, collaboration, well...

August 16, 2026

THE NETHERLANDS (THE HAGUE) – Minister Plenipotentiary Drs. Gracita R. Arrindell on Thursday August 13 th , 2026, welcomed former Governor of Sint Maarten, Drs. Eugene. B. Holiday for a courtesy visit. The meeting featured a cordial exchange on matters of mutual interest and d...

August 14, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (CAY HILL) - On Thursday, August 13, 2026, Members of Parliament of the Committee of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (CVSA) conducted a working visit to the Sint Maarten General Hospital (SMGH) construction site. During the visit, the Committee receive...

August 14, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (CUL DE SAC) - With the new school year approaching, the Buddhist Compassion Relief Tzu Chi Foundation St. Maarten distributed 300 school bags to help children from families in need begin the year with essential school supplies. Each bag contained a number of exer...

August 14, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (POND ISLAND) - The Ministry of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment & Infrastructure (VROMI) advises the public that the Main Landfill will temporarily close on Sunday, August 16, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. until the end of the day to facilitate essential...

August 14, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA), the Honorable Claret Connor, hereby informs the public of the current status of Sint Maarten patients receiving medical care in Colombia following the earthquake that affected parts o...

August 14, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Following today's announcement by the Prosecutor's Office, the Ministry of Justice confirms that custody was secured in both cases within the applicable legal framework. Neither suspect was released. The placement in Curaçao was arranged under the mu...

August 14, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (HARBOUR VIEW, PHILIPSBURG) — On Tuesday, August 11 2026, the fourth naturalization ceremony of 2026 was held at the Cabinet of the Governor of Sint Maarten. During two separate ceremonies, a total of 74 individuals took the declaration of allegiance before the Go...

August 14, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Roxsana Pantophlet, President of the Windward Islands Teachers' Union Teachers (WITU), released her back-to-school message on Friday on behalf of the union. “Support staff, parents, students and friends of education, welcome to the 2026–2027 school y...

August 14, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Two suspects arrested in connection with the fatal stabbing in Ebenezer on August 5, 2026, have been remanded in custody for eight days by the examining judge. The investigation into the fatal stabbing remains ongoing. Keeping both suspects in pre-tr...

August 13, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (PHILIPSBURG) - The House of Parliament will sit in a Central Committee meeting on August 14, 2026. The Central Committee meeting is scheduled for Friday at 10.00 hrs. in the Legislative Hall at Wilhelminastraat #1 in Philipsburg.   The agenda points are...

August 13, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - A new school year brings new lessons, opportunities, and a fresh chance to learn, discover, and grow. For the 2026–2027 school year, the Sint Maarten Library is welcoming students, parents, caregivers, and educators with a special Back-to-School Free...