The Daily Herald

September 08, 2026

PHILIPSBURG--Parliament has laid the groundwork for greater digitalisation, artificial intelligence integration and paperless operations, with a newly established Digital Transformation and AI Workgroup now guiding efforts toward a more open and digitally equipped Parliament....

September 08, 2026

Led by the Ministry of Justice with technical support from UNODC and implemented in partnership with Tur Cos Ta Posibel, the first prison book club has been launched, making early steps towards rehabilitation and education. POINT BLANCHE--A book club has become the latest step...

September 08, 2026

PHILIPSBURG--A safety notice posted at the main customer entrance door of utilities company NV GEBE has drawn attention for reasons beyond the message it was intended to deliver. The notice asks customers not to wear hats, hoods or sunglasses when entering the building, citing...

September 07, 2026

PHILIPSBURG--A number of road closures will be in place today, Monday, September 7 and Tuesday, September 8 for the annual traditional Opening of the new Parliamentary Year. Wilhelminastraat in front of the House of Parliament will be closed from Monday at 3pm to 12pm (noon) T...

September 07, 2026

A ceremony was held at PJIA last Friday where the “Gallery of Changemakers” was unveiled, which honours several community members and their contributions to St. Maarten. AIRPORT--Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIA) has unveiled a new Gallery of Changemakers honouring...

September 07, 2026

Angelique J.G. Romou, educator and youth advocate launches her first children's book titled Saint Martin, I Love You Just the Way You Are: Yamir and Friends Explore Saint Martin. PHILIPSBURG--Educator and youth advocate Angelique J.G. Romou will launch her first published chil...

September 07, 2026

The Coast Guard has 16 newly graduated “Able Seamen” with St. Eustatius receiving their first programme graduate. The achievement came as 16 recruits from Aruba, Curaçao and St. Maarten including participants from Saba and St. Eustatius, completed more than a year of intensive...

September 07, 2026

TEATT Minister Grisha Heyliger-Marten and Makayla Cooks. POND ISLAND--Makayla Cooks has been selected by the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) for its Young Women’s Mentorship Initiative following a local selection process that began with 25 applicants. The Ministry...

September 04, 2026

The 23 kilogrammes of cocaine destined to Rotterdam, but not before it was intercepted in St. Maarten by the local authorities. This led to two suspects being arrested and potentially facing serious prison time. PHILIPSBURG --Dutch prosecutors are seeking prison sentences of u...

September 04, 2026

Johishi Romney and MP Lyndon Lewis. PHILIPSBURG--Nation Opportunity Wealth (NOW) Member of Parliament (MP) and Vice Chairman of the Justice Committee Lyndon Lewis says Johishi Romney’s commitment, competence and integrity have been clearly demonstrated throughout his public-se...

September 04, 2026

Achim Fock, Frans Weekers, Minister Plenipotentiary Gracita Arrindell and Ronald Halman. THE HAGUE--Minister Plenipotentiary Gracita Arrindell, received a courtesy visit on Wednesday, September 2, from Achim Fock, World Bank Division Director for the Caribbean. Fock, who was a...

September 04, 2026

Marcus Nicolaas and Marvio Cooks PHILIPSBURG--Marvio Cooks scored 19 out of 20 for his final project in a 75-hour UNESCO programme on inclusive education and digital transformation, with his proposal focusing on gaps in St. Maarten’s educational data system and responsible use...

September 04, 2026

FREEGAN Foundation receives support through musical theatre workshops being held throughout the Netherlands. PHILIPSBURG--Nearly 60 people have registered for a series of musical theatre workshops in the Netherlands this month, with proceeds going towards the work of the FREEG...