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October 16, 2026

U.S. Consulate General Curaçao Opens 2027 YLAI Fellowship Applications to All Six Dutch Caribbean Islands | Soualiganewsday

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The U.S. Consulate General Curaçao is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the 2027 Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) Fellowship Program. This year, the program is expanding from four to seven fellowships and, for the...

October 16, 2026

KPSM senior officer’s complete effective leadership training | Soualiganewsday

October 16, 2026

Prime Minister Mercelina Advocates Stronger Foreign Affairs Engagement during Meeting with Minister Berendsen | Soualiganewsday

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May 20, 2026

Government pursues fuel relief and strengthens oversight of GEBE

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Government of St. Maarten is taking coordinated action to address two issues that directly affect households and businesses across the country: rising fuel costs and the need for greater accountability at utilities compan...

May 20, 2026

Survey seeks input from residents and tourists on sargassum impacts

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Nature Foundation Sint Maarten has launched a public survey to gather essential data on the impacts of sargassum seaweed on Sint Maarten. Carried out on behalf of the Ministry of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environm...

May 20, 2026

Leiden University will get a Knowledge Centre for Kingdom Relations in The Hague

SINT MAARTEN/THE HAGUE - Starting in September 2026, Leiden University in The Hague, the Netherlands will begin establishing a new Knowledge Centre for Kingdom Relations. In addition to bringing together researchers and developing education on Kingdom ...

May 20, 2026

SOL Petroleum Supports SXM Doet with Fuel Voucher Contribution

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - SXM Doet is pleased to announce the generous contribution of twenty (20) gas vouchers from SOL Antilles N.V in support of the 2026 edition of SXM Doet. The fuel vouchers will be used to assist SXM Doet’s volunteer coaches, w...

May 19, 2026

Fire Dept. Officer Villarreal Completes Advanced Fire Service Leadership Program

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY, (DCOMM) – The Sint Maarten Fire Department proudly announces the successful completion of an advanced fire service leadership and emergency management program by Section Head Repression and Senior Officer, Sherwin Villarreal, t...

May 18, 2026

Minister Gumbs Launches 2nd Annual Dame Ruby Bute National Short Story Contest

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport (MECYS) proudly announces the launch of the second annual Dame Ruby Bute National Short Story Contest, an initiative designed to promote literacy, creative expression, and c...

May 18, 2026

Traffic Challenges and Bilateral Cooperation discussed with President Louis Mussington

SAINT-MARTIN (MARIGOT) — Prime Minister Luc Mercelina met last Wednesday (May 13th, 2026) with President of the Territorial Council of the Collectivity of Saint-Martin Louis Mussington to discuss the ongoing traffic challenges affecting both sides of t...

May 18, 2026

Prime Minister Mercelina Extends Congratulations to the Haitian Community on Haitian Flag Day

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina has extended warm congratulations and best wishes to the Haitian community in Sint Maarten and around the world in observance of Haitian Flag Day, celebrated annually on May 18th. The Prime M...

May 17, 2026

Minister Brug continues fresh produce outreach initiative to support vulnerable families

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA), Richinel Brug, last week once again continued his community outreach initiative through the distribution of fresh produce to vulnerable groups across Sint Maarten...

May 16, 2026

Cabana: A Great Pool Bar & Restaurant. A Place to Hang Out Every day | Soualiganewsday

SINT MAARTEN (SIMPSON BAY) – Cabana Bar & Restaurant located at Hilton Vacation Club Royal Palm Resort near the Simpson Bay Bridge is a place to visit while you enjoy your stay on the ‘Friendly Island.’ Bill H. from Saint Louis, Missouri, told Tripadvisor that Cabana is a...

May 16, 2026

Grisha Condemns GEBE’s Management. Announces Completion of Oversight Decree to Protect Consumers

SINT MAARTEN (POND ISLAND) - Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Traffic and Telecommunication (TEATT), Grisha Heyliger-Maarten, has expressed deep alarm and strong condemnation regarding GEBE’s recent fuel clause increase of approx. 10 cents, which has already appeared on...

May 15, 2026

Member of Parliament arrested on suspicion of public assault

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - On May 15, 2026, the National Criminal Investigation (Landsrecherche Sint Maarten) arrested Member of the House of Parliament O.O. as part of a criminal investigation into public assault. The incident is alleged to have take...

May 15, 2026

UPDATED: MP Questioned and Released in Relation to Criminal Investigation

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - (UPDATE) The Public Prosecution Service updated its initial press statement related to the arrests of a Member of Parliament (MP). MP O.O. was questioned on Friday, May 15, 2026, and later released. The second suspect remains...