Souliga Newsday

October 25, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (COMMENTARY - By Angelique Remy-Chittick) - St. Maarten is already counting cannabis money that only exists in a PowerPoint presentation. 400 jobs. US$149 million in taxes over five years. US$1.05 billion in economic impact. Apparently, all that stands between us...

October 25, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - From October 21-23, 2026, a delegation of the Parliament of Sint Maarten, consisting of Members of Parliament, the Hon. Lyndon C.J. Lewis, and the Hon. Dimar C. Labega participated in the Second Gathering of the ParlAmericas Parliamentary Network on...

October 25, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Social Economic Council (SER) of Sint Maarten has published its 2025 Annual Report, presenting an overview of the Council’s activities, advisory work, institutional developments, financial management, and local and international engagements durin...

October 23, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA), Honorable Claret Connor supported by VSA and Cabinet Staff, recently met with Mr. Frans Weekers, representative of the Trust Fund Steering Committee and other Kingdom partners, Mr. Ro...

October 23, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - President of Parliament, MP Sarah Wescot-Williams has endorsed the plan announced by Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor Claret Connor on World Food Day to distribute breadfruit trees across Sint Maarten. "This is a practical...

October 23, 2026

SINT MAARTEN/THE HAGUE — Honorable Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina continued his working mission in the Netherlands with a meeting at VNG, advancing practical cooperation in energy sustainability, climate resilience, waste management, and institutional strengthening for Sint...

October 23, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) — Member of Parliament (MP) Lyndon Lewis, representing the Nation Opportunity Wealth (N.O.W.) faction in Parliament, is seeking greater transparency regarding the staffing levels, formal appointment status, and remuneration of cleaning and security emp...

October 23, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM), in collaboration with the Marines, has carried out several joint controls over the past days and weeks, including during the week of October 20, 2026. The Marines are currently training on the island and are c...

October 22, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (POND ISLAND) - The University of St. Martin's (USM) Caribbean Foundation Year (CFY) students welcomed President of Parliament Sarah Wescot-Williams for their third weekly Pep Talk, an inspiring and interactive session that encouraged students to take their educat...

October 22, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Minister of Finance has taken note of the press briefing delivered by the Minister of VROMI on October 21, 2026, during which the public was informed that the proposed road and infrastructure program for 2027 is approaching a historic investment...

October 22, 2026

SINT MAARTEN/CHILE - Nation Opportunity Wealth (NOW) Member of Parliament (MP) and Chairman of the Justice Committee, Lyndon Lewis, called for stronger regional cooperation, better-equipped justice institutions, and practical legislation to address cybercrime and organized cri...

October 22, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Government of Sint Maarten announces that the public consultation on the draft National Gambling Ordinance (Kansspelenverordening) will open on Monday, 26 October 2026 and remain open until Friday, 4 December 2026 . The draft Ordinance forms part...

October 22, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Department of Statistics (STAT) is pleased to announce the launch of its new website and interactive statistical dashboard, providing the people of St. Maarten with improved access to official statistics and a new way to explore and use statistic...