March 19, 2020
Front Street was eerily quiet on Wednesday, as many businesses had closed their doors in adherence to the announcement by government that non-essential businesses should remain closed for a two-week period in an effort to fight the spread of the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic in the country. Some non-essential establishments were still open despite the order.
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KPSM investigates robbery shooting on L.B. Scott Road | The Daily HeraldA shooting occurred during a suspected robbery at a residence on L.B. Scott road between St. Peters and Saunders. The circumstances surrounding the shooting remain under investigation. CUL DE SAC--The Police Force of St. Maarten (KPSM) is investigating a shooting during a susp...
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November 08, 2026
Parents, authorities urged to be alert as students gather in “hidden” spaces to smoke weed before school | The Peoples Tribune
EBENEZER--Concerned residents of Ebenezer are calling on parents, school administrators and the relevant authorities to pay closer attention to groups of high school students reportedly gathering to smoke marijuana in the vicinity of GEBE and TelEm facilities in the district b...
November 07, 2026
Minister Gumbs: Sun Resorts appeals Mullet Bay Beach ruling that the beach is public | The Peoples Tribune
GREAT BAY--Sun Resorts Limited N.V. has appealed the July 7, 2026 court ruling that declared Mullet Bay Beach public property and rejected the company's claim of ownership over the popular shoreline, Minister of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment and Infrastructure...
November 06, 2026
Heyliger-Marten targets Airbnb, vacation rentals with tax increase up to 12% over three tears | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication (TEATT) Grisha Heyliger-Marten has outlined proposed changes to St. Maarten's Accommodation Tax Ordinance that would gradually increase the tax from its current 5% to 12% over three years, streng...
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MP Peterson's proposed 80% cut to Parliament travel could free up Cg 904,624 for school repairs, other issues | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Raeyhon Peterson's proposal to cut Parliament's travel budget by 80% could redirect Cg 904,624 toward repairs at St. Maarten's public schools, providing a significant increase in funding for school maintenance at a time when the Ministry of Educ...
November 06, 2026
Five, six and seven ships in port over multiple days through February, beginning Nov 11 | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY – St. Maarten is preparing for a busy four-month period of cruise tourism, with several days between November 2026 and February 2027 expected to bring five, six and potentially seven cruise ships to the island. December is shaping up to be the busiest month for vesse...
