October 16, 2026
Dutch military to deploy anti-ship missiles in Caribbean as regional security concerns grow | The Peoples TribuneSXM Talks — Latest News from St. Maarten / St. Martin
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October 16, 2026
Dutch security report: Tsunami could be more devastating than hurricane for St. Maarten | The Peoples Tribune
October 16, 2026
Caribbean cruise arrivals projected to reach 21 Million by 2031, FCCA Conference hears | The Peoples Tribune
October 16, 2026
Steflogix Director Stephanie Somersall completes Advanced International Training | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY- - Stephanie Somersall, Managing Director of St. Maarten-based Steflogix, is encouraging more women to explore careers in pest management while strengthening professional standards in an industry traditionally dominated by men. Somersall has completed several sp...
October 16, 2026
KPSM calls on parents and guardians to remain vigilant | Government of Sint MaartenIn light of this incident, KPSM takes the opportunity to remind parents and guardians of the importance of knowing their children’s whereabouts, understanding their activities, and remaining actively involved in their daily lives. Parents are encouraged to maintai...
October 16, 2026
3 Naatya Arts Center dancers to perform in Guadeloupe Oct. 17 | The Daily HeraldThe trio who will perform at Association Shakti at Le Mole, Guadeloupe. PHILIPSBURG--Three dancers from Naatya Arts Center in St. Maarten will travel to Guadeloupe to perform at an event organised by Association Shakti on October 17. The dancers are Thrisha Nankani, Aparna Sam...
October 16, 2026
Prime Minister Mercelina Advocates Stronger Foreign Affairs Engagement during Meeting with Minister Berendsen | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN/THE HAGUE — Prime Minister Dr. Luc F. E. Mercelina arrived in the Netherlands today and immediately began his programme of official meetings, starting with Dutch Minister of Foreign Affairs Tom Berendsen in The Hague. Their discussions addressed shifting geopoliti...
October 16, 2026
Let’s ACT Final Showcase Celebrates Two Years of Culture, Creativity and Community | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - On Thursday 15 October 2026, more than 60 guests gathered at the Belair Community Center in Cay Hill for the Final Showcase of Let’s ACT program. The evening marked the close of a two-year program that supported nine local organizations in bringing t...
October 16, 2026
Why I Choose the Breadfruit Tree as a Symbol and Theme for My Podcasts | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (COMMENTARY – By Brian Meade) - In a world obsessed with speed, trends, and instant gratification, I chose a different symbol for my podcasts: the breadfruit tree. It may seem like an unusual choice in an era dominated by sleek logos and digital branding, but to m...
October 16, 2026
Prime Minister Luc Mercelina Advocates Stronger Foreign Affairs Engagement in Sint Maarten During Meeting with Minister Tom Berendsen | Government of Sint MaartenPrime Minister Dr. Luc F. E. Mercelina arrived in the Netherlands today and immediately began his programme of official meetings, starting with Dutch Minister of Foreign Affairs Tom Berendsen in The Hague. Their discussions addressed shifting geopolitical realities, with parti...
Local News
Trash was found once again on Little Bay Beach less than a month after the ICC clean-up. Organisers call for greater public responsibility and government enforcement. LITTLE BAY--Less than a month after hundreds of volunteers collected hundreds of kilograms of litter fr...
Read more : Litter on Little Bay Beach only weeks after coastal clean-up | The Daily Herald
October 16, 2026
Air Caraïbes launches daily flight between Guadeloupe and PJIA | The Daily Herald
CEO Karin Virapin and Commercial Director No ë lla Abitbol of Air Cara ï bes announced a daily flight between Guadeloupe and Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIA) as well the resumption of flights to Paris. SIMPSON BAY--Air Caraïbes will introduce a daily flight...
October 16, 2026
PINK OCTOBER: 2010 euros raised by the Archigirls for breast cancer patients | Faxinfo
Samedi 3 octobre, les Archigirls ont organisé la deuxième édition de leur événement caritatif au profit de l’association Fleur du Phoenix. Première action locale au calendrier d’Octobre Rose 2026, cette journée sportive et solidaire a permis de récolter 2010 euros, soit deux f...
October 16, 2026
SOCIETY: The future flag of Saint-Martin is in your hands | FaxinfoTen finalist projects are subject to a vote by the population as part of the “My Saint-Martin Flag” competition From October 14th to 21st, everyone is invited to discover the proposals and choose the one that best represents the territory. This is an important step before the...
October 16, 2026
Dutch State Secretary raises concerns over political Interference | The Peoples TribuneKRALENDIJK--Dutch State Secretary for Kingdom Relations Eric van der Burg has raised concerns about political interference in Bonaire's civil service and delays in government decision-making, warning that the island administration must improve its performance and deliver resul...
October 16, 2026
Bonaire receives first public transportation bus after years of delays | The Peoples TribuneKRALENDIJK--Bonaire has received its first bus for a planned public transportation system, marking progress in a project that has experienced years of delays and received millions of dollars in financial support from the Netherlands. The bus arrived on October 14, with the isl...
October 16, 2026
EDUCATION: Opera comes to Soualiga College | FaxinfoLast Friday, the Guadeloupean soprano Leïla Brédent and the Quebec pianist Dominic Boulianne introduced the students of 5 e CHAM (Music-focused class with flexible timetable) from Soualiga College and CE2 class at the Élie Gibs school . In the college's new music...
October 16, 2026
PINK OCTOBER: Sport mobilizes against breast cancer | FaxinfoCe week-end, plusieurs rendez-vous sportifs associeront activité physique et solidarité dans le cadre d’ Pink October . Aquagym et beach tennis sont notamment au programme samedi 17 octobre , for the benefit of the prévention et du soutien aux personnes touchées par le cancer...
October 16, 2026
GOLF / ECGA 2026: Saint-Martin pulls off a surprise in Anguilla! | FaxinfoPour sa toute première participation au championnat de l’Eastern Caribbean Golf Association (ECGA), disputé le week-end dernier à Anguilla, la sélection de Saint-Martin a réalisé une belle performance en décrochant la 5e place du classement général, avec en prime une superbe 2...
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October 14, 2026
PM: Fuel clause must account for SOL charges, unpaid bills complicate additional consumer relief | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina has addressed concerns about reported overcharging through GEBE's fuel clause, explaining that any consideration of additional refunds or consumer relief must also take into account the millions of guilders owed to the utility compan...
Read more : PM: Fuel clause must account for SOL charges, unpaid bills complicate additional consumer relief | The Peoples Tribune
October 14, 2026
Ministerial health decrees published in National Gazette riddled with errors | The Daily Herald
A screenshot from the “National Gazette”. PHILIPSBURG--A number of Ministerial Decrees concerning healthcare professionals’ authorisations and healthcare institutions’ permits published in the October 9, 2026 edition of the National Gazette (Landscourant) are riddled with erro...
October 13, 2026
Maho potholes raise road safety concerns ahead of tourist season | The Daily Herald
MAHO--Potholes are reportedly beginning to reappear in parts of Maho, raising concerns about road safety as St. Maarten prepares for the upcoming tourist season and bringing renewed attention to the Government’s responsibility to maintain public roads. A concerned resident con...
October 12, 2026
Injunction filed to nullify WIFOL board election | The Daily HeraldPHILIPSBURG--An injunction has been filed seeking to nullify the election of the new executive board of the Workers Institute for Organized Labour Association (WIFOL), with attorney Cor Merx telling The Daily Herald on Monday that the election procedure allegedly did not compl...
October 09, 2026
Robbery attempt at Maho jewellery store | The Daily HeraldThe robbers are seen running away from the store to the getaway car in this screen grab from a social media video. MAHO--An attempted robbery was reported at J.N. Jewellers in Maho on Thursday evening, October 8. In videos widely circulated on social media, a car was seen park...
October 07, 2026
COURT: He “collected” gun cartridges to make jewelry out of them | FaxinfoTried on Wednesday, September 30th, in an expedited hearing for unauthorized possession of category B weapons and ammunition A 29-year-old man explained that he collected cartridges to melt them down and make a piece of jewelry . During a search of his mother's home, wh...
