September 16, 2026
Charlotte Brookson Academy closes after student tests positive for COVID | The Daily HeraldSXM Talks — Latest News from St. Maarten / St. Martin
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September 16, 2026
Justice Minister stresses early intervention, commends parents who turned In minors | The Peoples Tribune
September 16, 2026
GEBE will add Cg400k additional utility support for seniors, vulnerable in 2027 | The Daily Herald
September 16, 2026
Statia secures floating hotel as accommodation demand surges for First Salute 250 | The Peoples TribuneSTATIA--With accommodation demand rising sharply ahead of the island’s historic First Salute 250 commemorations, the Statia Government has secured the 95-stateroom Victory I to serve as a floating hotel, creating accommodation for up to 190 additional guests during Statia Week...
September 16, 2026
Heyliger-Marten warns: Paid VIP transport must operate within the law, requires authorization | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--“Premium service cannot mean unregulated service.” Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication Grisha Heyliger-Marten announced Wednesday that her Ministry and the Inspectorate of Economic and Transport Affairs, IETA, are examining short-t...
September 16, 2026
PM Mercelina announces XCG 1.5 Million GEBE relief package for 2027 | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina announced Wednesday that utility assistance through NV GEBE will increase to XCG 1.5 million in 2027, including an additional XCG 400,000 intended, funded by GEBE, to extend support to senior citizens and a broader group of vulnerabl...
September 16, 2026
PM: GEBE Plans 6.5 MW of solar as St. Maarten pushes renewable energy transition | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina on Wednesday placed renewable energy at the center of St. Maarten’s long-term electricity strategy, announcing that NV GEBE is advancing major solar-generation and battery-storage projects aimed at reducing the country’s dependence o...
September 16, 2026
Heyliger-Marten: Native Nations agreements submitted to Parliament following legal review | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication Grisha Heyliger-Marten announced Wednesday that the Native Nations agreements have now been formally submitted to Parliament through the appropriate confidential procedure, following completion o...
September 16, 2026
Three-Day STEAM training equips educators with new classroom strategies | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--The Division of Educational Innovation of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport has completed a three-day STEM to STEAM Teacher Training Workshop aimed at strengthening innovative, interdisciplinary and student-centered teaching practices within St. Ma...
September 16, 2026
Antigua Cannabis sector looks beyond cultivation to tourism and education | The Peoples TribuneST. JOHN’S--Antigua and Barbuda’s evolving cannabis sector is increasingly moving beyond the initial debate over legalization and cultivation, with recent developments placing new attention on cannabis tourism, public education and the country’s ability to turn its existing re...
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September 16, 2026
USM Lit Night brings community together through poetry, storytelling | The Daily HeraldA scene during the event. POND ISLAND--The University of St. Martin (USM) is working toward publishing a literary magazine following an evening of poetry, spoken word, storytelling and creative expression at Lit Night @ USM on Thursday, September 10. The announcement was made...
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September 16, 2026
Protest held at Curaçao beach | The Daily Herald
Marichi WILLEMSTAD--A group of residents gathered Saturday morning at Playa Marichi in Punda for a demonstration under the slogan “Nos ta tuma nos playanan bèk” (“We are taking back our beaches), bringing renewed attention to the long-standing debate over public access to Cura...
September 16, 2026
Statia public advised to take caution at unsafe building | The Daily Herald
The historical building, with significant damage shown in September 2026. ST. EUSTATIUS--The public on the island is advised that the historic structure located on the Bayfront, opposite Barrel House, is currently unstable and may pose a safety risk. Pedestrians and motorists...
September 16, 2026
New commander opts for connection | The Daily HeraldCommand transfer WILLEMSTAD--Collaboration is more than just agreements on paper. It is the trust and respect of the different Dutch Caribbean islands, each with their own character and institutions, to jointly implement the theme of safety and carry out associated tasks: comb...
September 16, 2026
King mentions summit with Dutch Caribbean | The Daily HeraldThe royal family THE HAGUE--King Willem-Alexander placed cooperation with Curaçao, Aruba, St. Maarten and the so-called BES islands (Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba) prominently in Tuesday’s 2026 throne speech, announcing that a summit between the four countries of the Kingdom...
September 16, 2026
Eight Years of Clean Audits Reflect Sustained Accountability in Trust Fund Projects | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The National Recovery Program Bureau (NRPB) has received unqualified audit opinions on its 2025 project financial statements, continuing an eight-year record of clean audits for projects under its management. The audited financial statements were for...
September 16, 2026
King’s Speech puts Kingdom Cooperation in the Spotlight - One Kingdom | SoualiganewsdayTHE NETHERLANDS (THE HAGUE) - Cooperation between the Netherlands and the Caribbean countries of the Kingdom will be strengthened through an annual summit, King Willem-Alexander announced in the 2026 Speech from the Throne on Tuesday. In the address marking the opening of the...
September 16, 2026
Zillah Duzon-Hazel completes new mural design | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Zillah Duzon-Hazel has completed a new design for her @ColorMeSXM mural in Philipsburg, opposite Oranje School. @ColorMeSXM is a project executed by Be The Change Foundation in collaboration with artists, that aims to uplift Philipsburg through art a...
September 16, 2026
Enrollment Underway for 5th SHTA Academy Customer Service Series | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - As part of its ongoing efforts to further enhance customer satisfaction among the millions of visitors who travel to St. Maarten each year, the St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association (SHTA), in conjunction with EHP International, has opened...
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September 15, 2026
Theo Heyliger discharged from hospital, transferred back to prison | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Former Member of Parliament Theo Heyliger has been discharged from the hospital and transferred back to prison, according to an update Tuesday from his wife, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication Grisha Heyl...
Read more : Theo Heyliger discharged from hospital, transferred back to prison | The Peoples Tribune
September 15, 2026
WIB Supports Breathe 2026 Respiratory Health Conference | Soualiganewsday
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) – Windward Islands Bank (WIB) is proud to support Breathe 2026, the inaugural respiratory health conference organized jointly by the Pharmacy Association of Sint Maarten (PAS) and the Windward Islands Medical Association (WIMA). Taking place from Septe...
September 15, 2026
ACP-SXM to file class action suit against NV GEBE Tuesday | The Daily Herald
ACP-SXM's logo PHILIPSBURG--The Association for Consumer Protection St Maarten (ACP-SXM) is set to file a historical class action suit against NV GEBE Tuesday, September 15, 2026, following months of preparation and unsuccessful efforts to resolve consumer concerns with the ut...
September 10, 2026
Police crash vehicle en route to armed robbery at Cupe Coy supermarketOn Wednesday, September 9, 2026, shortly before 5:00 PM, the Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) received several calls of an armed robbery at a Chinese supermarket located on Jordan Road in the Cupe-coy area.
September 10, 2026
Air Quality Advisory | The Daily HeraldSIMPSON BAY--The Meteorological Department of St. Maarten (MD) announced that air quality across St. Maarten is forecast to further deteriorate and reach the "Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups" category. Consequently, an Air Quality Advisory will be issued later today.
September 10, 2026
GEBE offices closes at 12pm today for system upgrade | The Daily HeraldA sample receipt that will be issued during the upgrade. PHILIPSBURG--NV GEBE offices will close to the public at 12:00 noon on Thursday, September 10, as the utility company carries out a system upgrade that will temporarily change some of its normal processes. The offices wi...
