September 13, 2026
Parliament's Activity Fell 25% — 31 Fewer Meetings in One Year | Soualiganewsday
September 13, 2026
GEBE in the Crosshairs — Parliament's Year-Long Battle Over Electricity and Water | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY – ECONOMY & PUBLIC SERVICES) – No single issue consumed more parliamentary time in 2025–2026 than NV GEBE. From closed-door billing briefings in October to GEBE-related public meetings still running in June, the state utility dominated Parliament's...
Read more: GEBE in the Crosshairs — Parliament's Year-Long Battle Over Electricity and Water | SoualiganewsdaySeptember 09, 2026
USM Invites the community to Lit Night and Encourages Attendees to Wear Yellow on Thursday | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (POND ISLAND) - The University of St. Martin (USM) invites the public to attend Lit Night @ USM on Thursday, September 10, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the USM campus. The event will provide an open-mic platform for students, facult...
September 09, 2026
NAPB Looks to 2027 Budget for Concrete Investment in Justice Workers and Public Safety | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Following yesterday’s formal presentation of the draft 2027 National Budget, the board of NAPB Sint Maarten hopes that the coming parliamentary debate will provide clear details on how the budget will strengthen the justice system and fulfi...
September 09, 2026
23 Recruits Complete Introduction Program. Start Two-Year Training Program in Law Enforcement | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - A new class of the Basic Police and Coast Guard Training (BOPK) has successfully completed the four-week introductory program Stronger Together. The introductory period officially concluded today with an entry ceremony and cap ceremony held at Parera...
September 08, 2026
Sint Maarten Library Reconstruction Breaks Ground on International Literacy Day | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The official groundbreaking ceremony for the reconstruction of the Sint Maarten Library has taken place on September 8, International Literacy Day. The ceremony marked the start of the second major construction project under the Fostering Resilient L...
September 08, 2026
STORIES OF ST. MAARTEN LAUNCHES A YEAR OF READING AND DISCOVERY | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - As September marks Literacy Month, the Philipsburg Cultural and Community Center is proud to announce Stories of St. Maarten: A Year of Reading & Discovery , a sustained reading-promotion programme that will run from September 2026 through May 20...
September 08, 2026
Tadzio Bervoets Leads Barbados Training on Sustainable Fisheries and Marine Spatial Planning | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Sint Maarten marine biologist and natural resource manager Tadzio Bervoets recently delivered three days of practical training in Barbados to support sustainable fisheries and marine spatial planning. Held from September 1 to 3 at the invitation of t...
September 08, 2026
Governor’s address delivered on the occasion of the Opening of Parliamentary Year 2026/2027 | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (HARBOUR VIEW, PHILIPSBURG) — Today, Tuesday, September 8, 2026, His Excellency Governor Ajamu G. Baly delivered his official address to the nation on the occasion of the Opening of the Parliamentary Year 2026/2027. In keeping with solemn tradition, this annual ce...
September 08, 2026
New Awareness Sign Installed at Princess Juliana International Airport by Nature Foundation | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (SIMPSON BAY-AIRPORT) - The Nature Foundation Sint Maarten is pleased to announce the installation of a new awareness sign in the arrival area of Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIA) as part of the Keep the Reef Off the Runway campaign, funded by the CITE...
September 08, 2026
Ministry of Justice Moves to Expand Detention Capacity Through Foreign Detention Center Upgrades | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Ministry of Justice is advancing plans to temporarily expand Sint Maarten’s detention capacity through upgrades to the Foreign Detention Center (FDC), creating accommodation for up to 16 low-risk detainees while the new Point Blanche Prison is un...
September 08, 2026
Minister of Finance Hands Over Draft 670.3 Million Guilder 2027 Budget to Governor Meeting Statutory Deadline | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Following the approval of the Draft 2027 National Budget by the Council of Ministers on September 7, Minister of Finance Marinka J. Gumbs delivered the Draft Budget to the Governor’s Cabinet. The same-day delivery was undertaken to provide sufficient...
September 07, 2026
Road Cleaning Action on Sucker Garden Road a Success | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (SUCKER GARDEN) - The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM), through its Traffic Department, together with several local businesses and other stakeholders, carried out a road cleaning action on Saturday, September 5, 2026, on Sucker Garden Road. The action was aimed...
September 07, 2026
FROM COILS 2 CROWNS CONTINUES THE CONVERSATION WITH NEW PODCAST SERIES | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - A conversation that began that was initiated by project founder Soidi Ilis, Soidi Illis last year with students, parents and teachers is entering a new chapter as From Coils To Crowns 2 launches its mini podcast series, creating an ongoing platform f...
September 07, 2026
Minister of Finance Gumbs to Submit Draft Budget 2027 | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (PHILIPSBURG) - On Tuesday, September 8, 2026, the Minister of Finance is scheduled to submit the draft National Ordinance stipulating the Budget for Sint Maarten the service year 2027 to the President of Parliament at 14.00 hrs. In accordance with Article 38 of t...
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