September 08, 2026
SINT MAARTEN: Beware of fake messages concerning traffic fines | FaxinfoSXM Talks — Latest News from St. Maarten / St. Martin
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September 08, 2026
Sporty Challenge SXM: four courses to push your limits at Galion | Faxinfo
September 08, 2026
TRANSPORT / Marigot: the blue disc, a new back-to-school habit | Faxinfo
September 08, 2026
LOCAL LIFE / Sports Festival: something for everyone this fall | FaxinfoThe Sports Hall hosted the 7th edition of the Sports Festival Saturday, September 5th. With 31 stands present and a wide variety of disciplines, the event mainly attracted families who came to discover the activities offered in the area. Basketball, football, rugby, cri...
September 08, 2026
NA MP Doran calls for less ‘we’re working on it,’ and more ‘it’s done’ | The Daily HeraldPHILIPSBURG--National Alliance (NA) Member of Parliament (MP) Egbert Doran is calling for a more efficient and results-driven Parliament in the 2026–2027 parliamentary year, with greater emphasis on completion, follow-up and improving the way Parliament operates. He made the r...
September 08, 2026
Sarah outlines progress toward Open Parliament, responsible AI | The Daily HeraldPHILIPSBURG--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
Point Blanche Prison library launches first prison book club | The Daily HeraldLed 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
Dutch Caribbean plays smaller role in Cocaine flow to the Netherlands than assumed | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--The Caribbean countries within the Kingdom are not among the five most important transit countries for cocaine destined for the Netherlands, according to research on international drug flows presented during the Judicial Four-Country Consultation, JVO, held in...
September 08, 2026
NV GEBE has the power, but apparently not the spell check | The Daily HeraldPHILIPSBURG--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
KPSM removes hardened concrete from Sucker Garden Road | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--The Police Force of St. Maarten, KPSM, through its Traffic Department, carried out a road cleaning operation on Sucker Garden Road on Saturday, September 5, removing a large amount of hardened concrete that had built up on the roadway over several weeks and months....
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September 07, 2026
Studying the statement: Parliament ratifies Caribbean Responsible AI Framework | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Parliament of St. Maarten has ratified a regional outcome statement committing participating Caribbean legislatures to concrete action on artificial intelligence, including AI readiness assessments, ethical governance, data privacy, cybersecurity, legislation,...
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September 07, 2026
Roseburg releases ‘Where Did Your Money Go?’, giving account of her Parliamentary work | The Peoples Tribune
GREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Sjamira Roseburg has released a detailed public report outlining what she says she has done on behalf of the people of St. Maarten during the 2025-2026 Parliamentary Year, covering legislation, motions, government oversight, community initiative...
September 07, 2026
From Coils 2 Crowns expands into podcast series on hair, heritage and identity | The Peoples Tribune
GREAT BAY--From Coils 2 Crowns is expanding its work on natural hair, heritage and identity with the launch of a new mini podcast series designed to continue conversations that began last year with students, parents and teachers. Founded by Soidi Illis, the initiative is...
September 07, 2026
Wescot-Williams sets eight pillars for Parliament, unveils 2026-2027 theme on responsible AI | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--President of Parliament MP Sarah Wescot-Williams closed the 2025-2026 Parliamentary Year by outlining a broad agenda for the institution in the year ahead, built around a paperless Parliament, stronger protocols with government, improved staffing and capacity,...
September 07, 2026
MP Roseburg details URSM record on legislation, oversight and people-centered action | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--URSM faction leader MP Sjamira Roseburg used her closing remarks for the 2025-2026 Parliamentary Year to focus less on broad political reflection and more on what the faction says it actually delivered for the people, outlining legislation submitted, motions pa...
September 07, 2026
MP Meyers to Parliament: Turn pressure and uncertainty into progress | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--SAM faction leader MP Franklin Meyers used his closing remarks for the 2025-2026 Parliamentary Year to call for resilience, renewed focus and continued cooperation as St. Maarten confronts challenges in healthcare, Justice, education, garbage collection, infras...
September 07, 2026
MP Ottley vows to keep pushing for GEBE relief, cost-of-living reform and youth opportunity | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--United People’s Party faction leader MP Omar Ottley used his closing contribution for the 2025-2026 Parliamentary Year to call for continued relief for GEBE customers, a proper assessment of St. Maarten’s cost of living, stronger preparation of young people for...
September 07, 2026
MP Doran: Government cannot keep explaining problems while people keep paying for them | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--National Alliance faction leader MP Egbert Doran used the closing of the 2025-2026 Parliamentary Year on Monday to call for stronger parliamentary oversight, more government execution and a sharper focus on completing measures that directly improve the lives of...
September 07, 2026
MP Kotai: Coalition membership does not remove Parliament’s duty to hold Govt accountable | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Democratic Party faction leader MP Viren Kotai closed the 2025-2026 Parliamentary Year with a call for Parliament to remain firm in its oversight role, even when its members form part of the governing coalition, while urging government to deliver meaningful cos...
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September 06, 2026
WIB Cardholders can earn Double AAdvantage® Miles through November 6 | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--The Windward Islands Bank (WIB) has launched a limited-time promotion giving eligible AAdvantage® credit cardholders the opportunity to earn double AAdvantage® miles on every eligible transaction through November 6, 2026. The promotion, which began September 6,...
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September 05, 2026
Police Investigates Home Invasion. Armed Gunmen Escape via Simpson Bay Lagoon | Soualiganewsday
SINT MAARTEN (POINT PIROUETTE) - The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) is investigating a reported home invasion that occurred this morning, Saturday, September 5, 2026. Shortly after 10:30 a.m., Central Dispatch received several calls concerning a home invasion at a residen...
September 05, 2026
KPSM ALERT: FRAUDULENT TRAFFIC FINE MESSAGES CIRCULATING | Soualiganewsday
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) is alerting the public to a fraudulent message currently circulating that falsely claims to originate from the Traffic Police regarding an alleged unpaid traffic fine. The message contains a link directing reci...
September 04, 2026
Motorcyclist dies after crash on Link 1 road | The Daily HeraldRider of a Kawasaki Z650, plate MF 1397, died on September 4, following a motorcycle accident on Link 1. BELAIR--A motorcyclist has died following a serious single-vehicle accident on Octavius L. Richardson Road also known as Link 1 on Friday morning. The accident occurred at...
September 01, 2026
Armed robbery at Maho casino under investigation | The Daily Herald MAHO--Police are investigating an armed robbery at Casino Royale in Maho around midday on Tuesday. The Police Force of St. Maarten (KPSM) Central Dispatch received several calls reporting that an armed robbery was taking place at about 12:00pm on September 1. Seve...
September 01, 2026
St. Maarten still does not know officially what it costs to live here | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--St. Maarten does not currently have an officially established social minimum defining how much money an individual or household needs to cover essential living expenses and participate normally in society. That fact means that while government provides millions of g...
