The Daily Herald

October 02, 2026

The Queen of the Essence, and Mind, Khadijah Muller during the class visit. PHILIPSBURG--As part of its Literacy Month activities, Oranje School Group 2 students welcomed the Queen of the Essence and Mind Khadijah Muller, to their classroom for a special reading session recent...

October 02, 2026

PHILIPSBURG--Utilities company NV GEBE does not currently conduct comprehensive, system-wide testing of all electricity and water meters, with investigations generally taking place when customers report suspected billing or consumption problems or when an issue is identified i...

October 02, 2026

Camillo Bakhuis. WILLEMSTAD--Camillo Bakhuis is set to become the new head of Windward Islands Bank (WIB), the St. Maarten sister bank of Maduro & Curiel’s Bank (MCB). On November 1, the 53-year-old Bakhuis will succeed the bank’s current head, Daisy Tyrol-Carolus, who is...

October 01, 2026

ATTENTION:   Don’t miss the Pet Care Special, out tomorrow (Friday, October 2)! It's the cutest edition of the year. Winners and runners-up in the Pet Picture Contest, sponsored by Carrefour, will be announced. As an extra treat this year, readers will be able to vote for...

October 01, 2026

Minister Cooper doing the honours. WILLEMSTAD--One of Curaçao’s most recognisable landmarks has entered a new phase following major modernisation work on the Queen Emma Bridge, including a completely renewed electrical system and replacement of propulsion equipment that had be...

October 01, 2026

Director of PAHO Dr. Jarbas Barbosa, Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor VSA Claret Connor with Dr. Vivas joining online. WASHINGTON, D.C.--Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor VSA Claret Connor marked two milestones during the 63rd Direc...

October 01, 2026

Cu6c Graduation group photo with Governor Ajamu G. Baly and Member of Parliament Christopher L. Wever (centre), parents and the graduates. PHILIPSBURG--721 Kids Foundation School celebrated its first-ever graduation ceremony on Sunday, September 27, honouring 12 students of th...

October 01, 2026

Members of the Statia Public Health Prevention Clinic team pause for a photo. ST. EUSTATIUS--The Sport and Health Expo marked its fifth anniversary with a full programme of activities from September 15 to 26, geared toward promoting a healthier lifestyle. The Statia Government...

October 01, 2026

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Justice Nathalie Tackling has outlined a series of priorities for 2027, including completing the Point Blanche prison redevelopment, addressing long-standing personnel placement issues, strengthening law enforcement and modernising immigration and cust...

October 01, 2026

PHILIPSBURG--The Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport (MECYS) is facing continued funding pressures in public education as student numbers decline while schools continue to require additional resources for materials, maintenance, transportation and student support....