October 09, 2026
St. Maarten Police Dept. introduces virtual reality training System | The Peoples TribuneSXM Talks — Latest News from St. Maarten / St. Martin
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October 09, 2026
St. Maarten Museum secures Dutch grant to research slavery, salt industry and indigenous history | The Peoples Tribune
October 09, 2026
Remembering Dr. Garry Swanston: A Lifetime of Service, Compassion and Care for Animals | The Peoples Tribune
October 09, 2026
After 11 Years, First Golden Rock residents finally become homeowners | The Peoples TribuneST. EUSTATIUS--After more than a decade of legal, administrative and policy efforts, the Government of St. Eustatius has begun transferring ownership of homes in the Golden Rock community to residents, marking a significant step in a housing initiative first approved in 2015....
October 09, 2026
MP Ottley welcomes SOL fuel pricing talks | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Omar E.C. Ottley has welcomed Thursday's meeting between fuel supplier SOL, Government and Members of Parliament as an important step toward addressing fuel pricing and the financial burden of electricity costs on residents and businesses i...
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 09, 2026
Literacy, Numeracy Training for kindergarten teachers concludes | The Daily HeraldParticipants of the training hold up their certificates. PHILIPSBURG--A professional development programme designed to strengthen literacy and numeracy instruction among kindergarten teachers has concluded after more than four months of training. The Literacy and Numeracy Trai...
October 09, 2026
KPSM launches virtual training program in partnership with Dutch Police academy. | Government of Sint MaartenThe Korps Politie Sint Maarten (KPSM) has launched a virtual training program in partnership with the Dutch Police Academy to strengthen officers’ professional skills, improve decision-making, and enhance public safety. The program will be finalized in 2027 which focuses on th...
October 09, 2026
SEDC Launches Creative Grant Writing Training Program to Strengthen Funding and Business Development Skills | Government of Sint MaartenSEDC is pleased to announce the launch of the Creative Grant Writing Training Program, starting October 12, 2026. The program is designed to enhance participants’ capacity to identify funding opportunities, develop compelling grant proposals, prepare appropriate budgets, and s...
October 09, 2026
Repair delays forcing KLM to cancel flights over the next five months, says airline | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY- - Dutch national carrier KLM has announced plans to cancel flights over the next five months because of aircraft maintenance and repair delays, raising questions about whether its services to St. Maarten, Curaçao, Aruba and Bonaire could be affected during the...
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October 09, 2026
KPSM shows support for cancer awareness month by wearing pink | Government of Sint MaartenThe Korps Politie Sint Maarten (KPSM) will show its support for Cancer Awareness Month on Friday, October 9, 2026, as officers and staff wear pink T-shirts as part of their uniforms to stand in solidarity with everyone affected by cancer. KPSM recognizes the impact cance...
Read more : KPSM shows support for cancer awareness month by wearing pink | Government of Sint Maarten
October 09, 2026
COURT: The trial of President Mussington and his four vice presidents postponed to January 2027 | Faxinfo
President Louis Mussington, still unwell and therefore absent on Wednesday, October 7th before the criminal court, he was due to appear for the second time this week, this time alongside his four vice-presidents – Alain Richardson , Bernadette davis , Dominique Democrite Louis...
October 09, 2026
HERITAGE / Former Spring sugar factory: the urgent need to protect our heritage | Faxinfo
During the “ European Heritage Days Four visits to the old Spring sugar mill, high above Concordia, were organized by Christophe Henocq , heritage archaeologist for the Collectivity. For two hours, the specialist recounted the life of the building and its occupants, before tim...
October 09, 2026
Windward Islands Bank Announces Leadership Change as Daisy Tyrol-Carolus Retires, Camillo Bakhuis Named Successor | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--MCB Group has announced a leadership transition at Windward Islands Bank (WIB) in St. Maarten, with longtime Country Head Daisy Tyrol-Carolus set to retire effective December 31, 2026, and experienced Caribbean banking executive Camillo Bakhuis appointed to succeed...
October 09, 2026
TECHNOLOGY / E-WEEKEND 2026: Digital technology takes action | FaxinfoOn October 9th and 10th, the CCISM is organizing the 4th edition of the E-WEEKEND, An event for businesses and professionals in Saint-Martin. Two days to discover digital solutions, meet experts, and above all find suitable answers to the specific needs of its business. ...
October 09, 2026
EVENT / Gastronomy Festival: the guest chefs revealed | FaxinfoDu November 11-22 , le Festival de la Gastronomie de Saint-Martin revient pour une sixième édition placed under the sign of the coconut . Parrainée par le chef guadeloupéen Jimmy Bibrac , la manifestation dévoile une première partie de ses invités et prolonge les inscriptions...
October 09, 2026
HEALTH: From water quality to hospital budgets, the Regional Health Agency (ARS) provides an update | FaxinfoPhilippe Luccioni-Michaux , directeur de l’Agence régionale de santé (ARS) de Guadeloupe et des Îles du Nord, ainsi que Paul Guibert, directeur territorial de l’ARS, have tenu mardi 6 octobre un point presse sur la qualité des eaux à Saint-Martin et sur la situation du Centre...
October 09, 2026
ENVIRONNEMENT : Les oiseaux migrateurs à l’honneur ce samedi | FaxinfoLe Migratory Bird Festival this comes back samedi 10 octobre à l’Amuseum Naturalis, à Orleans district . De 9h à 12h, enfants et familles pourront découvrir les oiseaux de Saint-Martin à travers des jeux, des activités créatives et le lancement d’un nouveau livre de coloriage....
October 09, 2026
PINK OCTOBER: The Pink Walk returns for a second edition, all in pink | FaxinfoThe Saint-Martin Twirling association organizes, this Sunday 11 October The second edition of “The Pink Walk – Pink Wig Edition”. A walk placed, in this Pink October , under the banner of raising awareness about breast cancer and supporting those affected by the disease.  ...
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Tried 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...
Read more : COURT: He “collected” gun cartridges to make jewelry out of them | Faxinfo
October 05, 2026
Heyliger-Marten: Philipsburg revitalization moving toward implementation | The Peoples Tribune
GREAT BAY--Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication Grisha Heyliger-Marten says the Philipsburg Beautification and Revitalization initiative remains active and is moving toward implementation, with Government pursuing a phased series of projects a...
October 05, 2026
Minister Gumbs: I never ordered halt to teacher appreciation coupon distribution | The Peoples Tribune
GREAT BAY--Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport Melissa Gumbs has rejected claims that she ordered a halt to the distribution of Teacher Appreciation Coupon Sheets to public school teachers, saying no such instruction was ever given. Gumbs was responding to con...
October 03, 2026
Saturday Morning Building Fire Contained. Two Treated for Smoke Inhalation | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - At approximately 10:15 a.m. today, October 3, 2026 , the Police Dispatch Center was notified of a fire at a business establishment located on E. Camille Richardson . The Fire Department was immediately notified and dispatched to the locat...
October 02, 2026
NV GEBE meter checks remain largely reactive | The Daily HeraldPHILIPSBURG--Utilities company NV GEBE does not currently conduct comprehensive, system-wide testing of all electricity and water meters, with investigations generally taking place when customers report suspected billing or consumption problems or when an issue is identified i...
October 01, 2026
St. Maarten’s high season airlift grows with new routes, returning flights and larger aircraft | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--With the Caribbean’s winter tourism season approaching, St. Maarten is beginning to see the familiar buildup in airlift that accompanies the busiest travel months of the year. This season, however, the increase is coming from several directions at once, including a...
