August 20, 2026
SUNSHINE Awards Announces 2026 Honorees for 38th Annual Celebration in St. Maarten | The Peoples TribuneSXM Talks — Latest News from St. Maarten / St. Martin
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August 20, 2026
Residents speaks on garbage collection, 428 rate services | The Peoples Tribune
August 20, 2026
St. Maarten residents sent more than Cg 106 million abroad in workers’ remittances in 2025 | The Peoples Tribune
August 20, 2026
SHTA: St. Maarten hotel and timeshare occupancy climbs to 76.2% in Second Quarter | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--St. Maarten’s hotel and timeshare sector recorded stronger overall occupancy during the second quarter of 2026 compared with the same period last year, according to figures provided to The People’s Tribune by the St. Maarten Hospitality and Trade Association (SHTA)....
August 20, 2026
Missing German shepherd Archie found safe on Saba | The Daily HeraldArchie SABA--A German shepherd named Archie, whose disappearance aboard a sailboat had sparked concern across the North Islands, has been found safe on Saba. Archie's whereabouts had remained unknown for several days after the sailboat on which he was travelling disappeared fr...
August 20, 2026
‘Marshe Nobo’ vendors object to new contracts | The Daily HeraldRenovated building. WILLEMSTAD--Tensions are rising among small business owners at Curaçao’s “Marshe Nobo” (New Market) in Punda just days before the renovated market is scheduled to reopen. Several vendors are unhappy with new operating requirements and a mandatory rental agr...
August 20, 2026
MP Lewis questions refusal to review Acting Secretary-General appointment | The Daily HeraldMP Lyndon Lewis. PHILIPSBURG--Nation Opportunity Wealth (NOW) Member of Parliament (MP) and Vice Chairman of Parliament’s Justice Committee Lyndon Lewis is calling for an independent review into the temporary designation of Chief of Police Carl John as Acting Secretary-General...
August 20, 2026
Environmental protest against large projects | The Daily HeraldDemonstrators WILLEMSTAD--Activist groups “Sin Kabes” and Curaçao Nature Conservation staged a protest on Sunday against construction and development projects across the island that they say do not sufficiently consider the interests of local residents or the environment. They...
August 20, 2026
Rotary Club of Sint Maarten-Mid Isle Donates $600 to J&IS | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Rotary Club of Sint Maarten-Mid Isle has reaffirmed its commitment to community service and youth development through a financial contribution of $600 to Foundation Judicial & Institutional Services (J&IS). The donation was made in r...
August 20, 2026
Prime Minister Mercelina: “Step by Step, We Must Build a Stronger Foundation for Sint Maarten” | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Honorable Prime Minister and Minister of General Affairs, Dr. Luc Mercelina, presented the Ministry of General Affairs’ priorities under the draft 2026 National Budget during today’s parliamentary deliberations. He outlined a realistic programme focu...
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August 20, 2026
USM ESL Classes Begin September 21- Apply Now | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (POND ISLAND) - The University of St. Martin (USM) is now accepting applications for its English as a Second Language (ESL) program, with the new semester beginning September 21, 2026. The ESL program is designed for persons who want to improve their English...
Read more : USM ESL Classes Begin September 21- Apply Now | Soualiganewsday
August 20, 2026
ECYS, SMDF Sign MOU for Management and Execution of Slavery Memorial Action Agenda | Government of Sint Maarten
PHILIPSBURG – On Wednesday, 19 August 2026, Minister of Education, Culture, Youth & Sport Melissa D. Gumbs signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the St. Maarten Development Fund, represented by Managing Director Makhicia Brooks. The MOU outlines the management, develop...
August 20, 2026
24 Seniors Complete 2026 Smart Tech Program, strengthening digital skills and independence | The Peoples Tribune
GREAT BAY--Twenty-four seniors have successfully completed the 2026 Senior Smart Tech Program, marking another step in efforts to help older residents of St. Maarten build confidence, independence and practical skills in an increasingly digital society. The participants w...
August 19, 2026
MP Peterson, brother sentenced to 70 hours community service; firearm narrative absent from court case | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Raeyhon Peterson and his brother Keenan Peterson were each sentenced by the Court of First Instance on Wednesday to 70 hours of community service in the criminal case arising from an April 2025 physical altercation. MP Peterson has two weeks to...
August 19, 2026
French St. Martin gains travel exposure through Caribbean Journal Feature | The Peoples TribuneMARIGOT, St. Martin -- French St. Martin has received significant international tourism exposure through a major feature published by Caribbean Journal, one of the Caribbean’s most influential travel publications, showcasing the destination’s beaches, culinary scene, outdoor e...
August 19, 2026
NESC Announces Third National Job Fair for September 24 | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--The National Employment Services Center (NESC) is preparing to host the Third National Job Fair 2026 on Thursday, September 24, at the Aleeze Convention Center, bringing employers and job seekers together for a day focused on employment opportunities, recruitme...
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
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...
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SINT 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...
Read more : Court convicts two defendants in “Jasmine” investigation | Soualiganewsday
August 19, 2026
Approx. $53 million budgeted for new Pointe Blanche Prison | The Daily Herald
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...
August 18, 2026
WIB Supports Playground Upgrade at Raoul Illidge Sports Complex | The Peoples Tribune
GREAT 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...
August 18, 2026
TEATT shifts more tourism funding to Expedia | The Peoples TribuneGREAT 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 REPORTERTHE 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...
