Soualiga News Today

January 24, 2024

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Windward Island Teachers Union (WITU) voiced its disappointment today over the nonpayment of the 2% indexing of salaries for Civil Servants, a group that includes the dedicated Public Education staff. WITU President Stua...

January 24, 2024

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Court of Appeal has increased the prison sentence and election ban of former Sint Maarten Member of Parliament F.R., who was convicted for corruption, bribery, and conflict of interest in the Aquamarine II case. This case...

January 23, 2024

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) was honored to welcome the newly appointed Prosecutor General of the Dutch Caribbean, Mr. G. Schoop, during his recent visit to the police station in Philipsburg on January 23rd, 2024. ...

January 23, 2024

SINT MAARTEN (SIMPSON BAY) - The Sint Maarten Yacht Club hosted the Grant Thornton Multiclass Regatta over the weekend of January 20th and 21st. With a diverse fleet of 38 boats, the four Caribbean sailing clubs were represented: Club de Voile de Friar...

January 22, 2024

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY – By Fabian A. Badejo) - That Latin aphorism, “Vox populi, vox Dei” simply means “the voice of the people (is) the voice of God.” In our own parlance in St. Martin, we would say, “the people have spoken.” But what did the people...

January 22, 2024

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The St. Maarten Tourism Bureau (STB) orchestrated an enlightening two-day affair at the Simpson Bay Resort from January 19th to 20th, hosting the 2024 Tourism Symposium. Distinguished by the presence of key stakeholders, the ...

January 22, 2024

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association (SHTA) analyzed that hotel and timeshare property occupancy rates in St. Maarten remained consistent in 2023 when compared to the previous year, as indicated by the November and...

January 22, 2024

SINT MAARTEN (SIMPSON BAY-AIRPORT) - Passengers to Saba and St. Eustatius were in for a surprise when they were welcomed to the new check-in hall this morning (Monday) by Management and Staff of Princess Juliana Inernational Airport Operating Company N...

January 22, 2024

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - In response to the growing need for glasses, the Sint Maarten Lions Club did a follow up, Sight Project which was held from January 17–19, 2024, and 153 people in total were able to receive this care, with a focus on a range ...

January 21, 2024

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - On Saturday, January 20th, 2023, at approximately 05:30 PM, the Central Police Dispatch of Sint Maarten received multiple calls reporting a stabbing incident in the Down Street area of Philipsburg. In response, officers from ...

January 21, 2024

SINT MAARTEN (POND ISLAND) - TelEm Group today (Ed. Sunday) issued an apology to business and residential clients for a sudden interruption in internet and mobile service Saturday evening and into the early hours Sunday morning. The interruption in ser...

January 20, 2024

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Funtopia Youth Initiative Foundation recently hosted a New Year's party for their members. The age range of members varies from senior members 21 and older, junior members 13 to 17, and their newly welcomed preteen member...

January 19, 2024

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - In the wake of the recently held Parliamentary Election on January 11, 2024, the United People's Party (UP) says it is grateful for the overwhelming support received from the electorate. In a press release issued Friday, Janu...