August 19, 2026
CSEC regional mathematics pass rate remains below 50% as CXC releases 2026 Results, CAPE excels | The Peoples TribuneSXM Talks — Latest News from St. Maarten / St. Martin
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August 19, 2026
CPS Concludes World Breastfeeding Week 2026 with successful Moms’ Health Fair | The Peoples Tribune
August 19, 2026
SMSF Celebrates first Centro Caribe Sports Education opportunity in Sports Journalism | The Peoples Tribune
August 19, 2026
MP Labega: Outdated laws still holding back public transportation reform | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY- - Member of Parliament Dimar Labega says information provided by the Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication (TEATT) during the 2026 budget process has strengthened the case for urgent reform of St. Maarten’s Passenger Transportation O...
August 19, 2026
MEETING / Students: The Community discusses their future | FaxinfoUne vingtaine de personnes, majoritairement des étudiants accompagnés de quelques parents, ont participé vendredi 14 août au “Meet and Greet” organisé à la CCISM avec Louis Mussington. Pour la 3e année consécutive, le président de la Collectivité a rencontré des étudiants sain...
August 19, 2026
NOTICE / An outboard motor is looking for its owner | FaxinfoUn moteur hors-bord Yamaha Enduro a été saisi récemment lors d’une opération menée par la police de Sint Maarten. Les autorités recherchent désormais son propriétaire légitime, qui pourrait avoir signalé sa disparition ou son vol. Toute personne pensant reconnaître l’équipemen...
August 18, 2026
Heyliger-Marten targets more visitor spending, longer stays and stronger year-round tourism | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication Grisha Heyliger-Marten says St. Maarten’s Cg 3.785 million strategic tourism marketing budget is expected to protect the country’s existing tourism economy while potentially generating hundreds o...
August 18, 2026
Tackling: Existing tint law is clear, concerns safety, and will not be legalized for an annual fee | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--The Minister of Justice has rejected a proposal to introduce an annual paid permit allowing motorists to exceed St. Maarten’s legal window-tint limits, saying the existing restrictions are based on road and law-enforcement safety and should not be converted into exe...
August 18, 2026
Government Envisions elevated park at Clem Labega Square, expanded Cole Bay Hill Flag Pole attraction | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Government is envisioning a major transformation of Clem Labega Square into an elevated public park and amphitheater above a multi-level parking facility, while the Cole Bay Hill flagpole lookout could be developed into a formal cultural attraction with safer access...
August 18, 2026
WIB Supports Playground Upgrade at Raoul Illidge Sports Complex | The Peoples TribuneGREAT 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...
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August 18, 2026
MP Lewis to the Minister of Justice: “What do you have to hide?” | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Nation Opportunity Wealth (NOW) Member of Parliament (MP) and Vice Chairman of the Justice Committee in Parliament, Lyndon Lewis has expressed concern over the Minister of Justice, Nathalie Tackling, refusal to commission an independent review into the temporary des...
Read more : MP Lewis to the Minister of Justice: “What do you have to hide?” | The Peoples Tribune
August 18, 2026
Only two Personnel Advisors Serving the entire Government as vacancies pile up | The Peoples Tribune
GREAT BAY--Before Government can effectively fill vacancies across the public service, it must first strengthen the very department responsible for hiring, developing and supporting its employees, according to information provided to Parliament on the serious capacity cha...
August 18, 2026
TEATT shifts more tourism funding to Expedia | The Peoples Tribune
GREAT 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
Aqua Mania Adventures announces the 11th Annual of Pink Sunset Sail on October 3rd | The Peoples TribuneSIMPSON BAY--Aqua Mania Adventures proud to announce the 11th annual Pink Sunset Sail, set to take place on Saturday, October 3rd, 2026. The eagerly awaited Pink Event, raises awareness and funds for local breast cancer foundations: The Elektralyets and Positive Foundati...
August 18, 2026
Minister Plenipotentiary Arrindell attends National Commemoration Marking the End of War and Occupation in the former Dutch East Indies | Government of Sint MaartenTHE NETHERLANDS (THE HAGUE) – Minister Plenipotentiary of Sint Maarten, the Honorable Drs. Gracita R. Arrindell, attended the National Commemoration of 15 August 1945 at the Indisch Monument in The Hague. The annual commemoration marks the official end of the Second World War...
August 18, 2026
CPS COVID Vaccines Available for Adults and Children on August 28. Call for an Appointment | Government of Sint MaartenGREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) – The Collective Prevention Services (CPS), COVID, would like to inform the general public that the clinic at the CPS Offices at the Vineyard Building Office Park in Philipsburg, is open for COVID vaccines by appointment only, and the next avail...
August 18, 2026
Interested in applying to schools in the US or Canada? | Government of Sint MaartenSSSD hosting “College or University 101: The United States & Canadian Systems” workshop on August 20, 2026 PHILIPSBURG – The Student Support Services Division (SSSD) of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport is once again hosting ...
August 18, 2026
Resurfacing project improves road to Bethel Methodist School | The Daily HeraldNewly resurfaced road leading to the Bethel Methodist School. ST. EUSTATIUS--As part of ongoing improvements to public infrastructure, Trico Services has completed surfacing works on the road leading to the Bethel Methodist School (BMS). The works provide smoother access to th...
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.
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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...
Read more : Justice Minister outlines eight priority changes to modernize traffic laws | The Peoples Tribune
August 13, 2026
GEBE supports families back-to-school shopping vouchers | Soualiganewsday
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - NV GEBE is helping families prepare for the new school year with a Back-to-School Shopping Voucher initiative, offering customers an opportunity to receive an XCG 100 shopping voucher to assist with the cost of school supplies and other essentials. T...
August 12, 2026
Draft 2026 budget show more than Xcg. 3.3 million combined for travel for Government and Parliament in 2026 | The Peoples Tribune
GREAT BAY--Government and Parliament have budgeted a combined 3,305,069 for travel in 2026, with the seven government ministries accounting for 1,873,709 and Parliament, together with its Secretariat or Griffie, accounting for another 1,431,360, according to figures contained...
August 11, 2026
MLK students can wear new or existing uniform next school yr. | The Daily HeraldThe new MLK uniform for girls. DUTCH QUARTER--Students at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Primary School will have a brand new uniform option when the 2026-2027 school year begins on August 17, with the upcoming school year designated as a transition period allowing students to wea...
August 11, 2026
Detention Sector Reform Program Advances Rehabilitation Efforts Through Structured Sports and Fitness Initiative | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - As part of the ongoing Detention Sector Reform Program (DSRP), the Ministry of Justice, in collaboration with its implementing partner, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), last month piloted a structured sports and physical fitness...
August 11, 2026
St. Maarten parents, students urged to be vigilant as fake housing scams on TikTok surge in Netherlands | The Peoples TribuneAMSTERDAM--St. Maarten parents and students seeking accommodation in the Netherlands should exercise increased caution when responding to housing advertisements online, particularly on social media, following a sharp rise in reports of fraudulent student housing advertisements...
