August 20, 2026
MP Lewis: Minister of Justice silence is deafening on Justice workers placement and back pay | The Peoples TribuneSXM Talks — Latest News from St. Maarten / St. Martin
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August 20, 2026
24 Seniors Complete 2026 Smart Tech Program, strengthening digital skills and independence | The Peoples Tribune
August 19, 2026
MP Peterson, brother sentenced to 70 hours community service; firearm narrative absent from court case | The Peoples Tribune
August 20, 2026
COCI President Tamara Leonard builds new Miami trade connections through ITC engagement | The Peoples TribuneMIAMI--(COCI) is strengthening its international business connections as President Tamara Leonard expands engagement with key business organizations in Miami, creating new opportunities for trade, investment and collaboration between St. Maarten and South Florida. The Miami-Da...
August 19, 2026
Bite The Bullet Podcast expands Caribbean voice to Dutch television through RTV7 | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY/THE NETHERLANDS--Caribbean-rooted Bite The Bullet Podcast, hosted by Jody Morgan and Hadie Davis, has reached a major new milestone with the start of its television broadcast on RTV7, expanding the platform’s reach to audiences across the Netherlands. The podcast can...
August 19, 2026
MLB Barbershop & Salon continues commitment, gives back through annual back-to-school drive | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--MLB Barbershop & Salon continued its commitment to the St. Maarten community through its annual Back-to-School Drive, providing school supplies and free haircuts to children preparing for the new school year. Owner Mr. Frank and his team distributed backpac...
August 19, 2026
Minister Arrindell attends ‘Nieuw Nederland’ Book Presentation a Valuable Contribution to Preserving Curaçao’s Oral History | Government of Sint MaartenTHE NETHERLANDS (THE HAGUE) – Minister Plenipotentiary of Sint Maarten, Drs. Gracita R. Arrindell, attended the presentation of the book Nieuw Nederland, e bario serka Avila Beach Hotel, fundá riba honor i humiltat hosted by the OCAN Foundation on Friday, August 14...
August 19, 2026
School Bussing Reminds Drivers, Parents and Students to Prioritize Safety for 2026-2027 School Year | Government of Sint MaartenWith the start of the 2026-2027 school year this week, the Section School Bussing of the Inspectorate of Economic Affairs and Transport Affairs is reminding school bus drivers, parents, guardians, students, and motorists that safety must remain the highest priority when transp...
August 19, 2026
SSSD to host college and university 101 workshop for US, Canada-bound students this Thurs, August 20 | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--The Student Support Services Division (SSSD) of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport is once again hosting a free workshop for students interested in continuing their studies in the United States or Canada entitled “College or University 101: The...
August 19, 2026
Court convicts two defendants in “Jasmine” investigation | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Court of First Instance has rendered its judgment in the criminal cases against M.R. and J.E.B., the remaining defendants in the “Jasmine” investigation. Both defendants were convicted of co-perpetrating fraud and money laundering. M.R. was also...
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Artist’s impression PHILIPSBURG--Construction of the new Pointe Blanche prison began in January 2026 and is expected to be completed by July 2028, according to Minister of Justice Nathalie Tackling. The project is being implemented through the United Nations Office for Project...
Read more : Approx. $53 million budgeted for new Pointe Blanche Prison | The Daily Herald
August 19, 2026
Govt. collected Cg. 8 M from gaming sector, says current fees need review | The Daily Herald
Lottery office PHILIPSBURG--Casinos in St Maarten generated 460,000 Caribbean guilders per month in each of the first six months of 2026, while lottery revenue ranged from Cg. 180,000 to Cg. 183,238 per month during the same period, according to information provided by the Min...
August 19, 2026
Fire damages residence on Vincent A. Lopez Road | The Daily Herald
Side view of the fire-damaged house. ST. EUSTATIUS--A residence on Vincent A. Lopez Road was temporarily rendered uninhabitable following a fire on the morning of Saturday August 15 The Central Control Room received a report of a fire outside the residence at approximately 11:...
August 19, 2026
Bonaire, Statia strengthen ties | The Daily HeraldSupervision and enforcement. KRALENDIJK--From July 21 to 29, two inspectors from Bonaire’s Directorate of Supervision & Enforcement DT&H paid a working visit to St. Eustatius. Together with local colleagues, they conducted joint controls while sharing knowledge and exp...
August 19, 2026
MP Lewis: Minister of Justice Silence is Deafening on Justice Workers Placement and Back Pay | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Nation Opportunity Wealth (N.O.W.) Member of Parliament (MP) and Vice Chair of the Justice Committee in Parliament, Lyndon Lewis, is expressing serious concern over the continued silence of the Minister of Justice, Nathalie Tackling, regarding the pl...
August 19, 2026
Minister Arrindell attends ‘Nieuw Nederland’ Book Presentation | SoualiganewsdayTHE NETHERLANDS (THE HAGUE) – Minister Plenipotentiary of Sint Maarten, Drs. Gracita R. Arrindell, attended the presentation of the book Nieuw Nederland, e bario serka Avila Beach Hotel, fundá riba honor i humiltat hosted by the OCAN Foundation on Friday, August 14...
August 19, 2026
Public Meeting of Parliament regarding ratification of the decision list of IPKO held in the Netherlands and the draft National Ordinance Budget Country Sint Maarten 2026 | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (PHILIPSBURG) - The House of Parliament will sit in a Public meeting on August 20, 2026. The Public meeting is scheduled for Thursday at 13.00 hrs. in the General Assembly Chamber of the House at Wilhelminastraat #1 in Philipsburg. The Council of Ministers will be...
August 19, 2026
Gasoline price remains unchanged. Diesel prices to increase on Thursday | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (PHILIPSBURG) – On Thursday, August 20 th , fuel pump prices will be adjusted at 6:00 AM for diesel while gasoline remains unchanged. The current price of unleaded gasoline is Naf.3.076 per liter, will be adjusted to the new price of Naf.3.076 per liter. (UN...
August 19, 2026
Government Envisions elevated park at Clem Labega Square, expanded Cole Bay Hill Flag Pole attraction | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Government is envisioning a major transformation of Clem Labega Square into an elevated public park and amphitheater above a multi-level parking facility, while the Cole Bay Hill flagpole lookout could be developed into a formal cultural attraction with safer access...
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August 18, 2026
WIB Supports Playground Upgrade at Raoul Illidge Sports Complex | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--The Windward Islands Bank, WIB, has supported the upgrade of the playground at the Raoul Illidge Sports Complex as part of its continued commitment to corporate social responsibility and investment in children, families and healthy communities across St. Maarten. Th...
Read more : WIB Supports Playground Upgrade at Raoul Illidge Sports Complex | The Peoples Tribune
August 18, 2026
TEATT shifts more tourism funding to Expedia | The Peoples Tribune
GREAT BAY--The Ministry of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication, TEATT, is directing more of St. Maarten’s tourism promotion budget toward online travel agency campaigns after previous Expedia marketing generated more than US $38 million in tracked bookin...
August 18, 2026
Unmanned vessel from St. Barths washes up on Saba with dog aboard | BES REPORTER
THE BOTTOM, Saba – An unmanned vessel believed to belong to a resident of St. Barths was found on the rocks along Saba’s coastline on Monday, with a dog (named Archie) still aboard.
August 17, 2026
Justice Minister outlines eight priority changes to modernize traffic laws | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--The Minister of Justice Nathalie Tackling has identified eight priority areas for a major modernization of St. Maarten’s Road Traffic Ordinance, including tougher rules on mobile phone use while driving, speed cameras, stronger DUI laws, vehicle impoundment for reck...
August 13, 2026
GEBE supports families back-to-school shopping vouchers | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - NV GEBE is helping families prepare for the new school year with a Back-to-School Shopping Voucher initiative, offering customers an opportunity to receive an XCG 100 shopping voucher to assist with the cost of school supplies and other essentials. T...
August 12, 2026
Draft 2026 budget show more than Xcg. 3.3 million combined for travel for Government and Parliament in 2026 | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Government and Parliament have budgeted a combined 3,305,069 for travel in 2026, with the seven government ministries accounting for 1,873,709 and Parliament, together with its Secretariat or Griffie, accounting for another 1,431,360, according to figures contained...
