Souliga Newsday

September 07, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (COMMENTARY – By Brian Meade) - Firstly, I want to talk about Leadership Matters — but only when it dances with visionary critical thinking. Too often, leadership is treated like a title, a badge, or a seat at the head of the table. But leadership is not a chair —...

September 07, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The development of the Point Blanche Prison Satellite Library took another step forward last month with its first Book Club activity, bringing together prisoners, the Sint Maarten Library, international volunteers and prisoner volunteers to discuss "...

September 07, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Aalbers Private Tax Advisory has expanded its website,  aalbersprivatetaxadvisory.com , from a firm website into a free knowledge portal on tax law in Sint Maarten and the wider Dutch Caribbean. At its centre is the Caribbean Tax Update, a weekl...

September 06, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The President of Parliament, the Hon. Mrs. Sarah A. Wescot-Williams, as well as the Secretary General of Parliament, Mr. G.J. Richardson, participated in the 16th Regional Conference of Women Parliamentarians, the 19th Presiding Officers and Clerks C...

September 06, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) — The Windward Islands Bank (WIB) is giving eligible credit cardholders more opportunities to turn everyday purchases into their next trip with a limited-time offer to earn 2X AAdvantage® miles on every eligible transaction . From September through ear...

September 06, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (POND ISLAND) - The Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Traffic and Telecommunication (TEATT), the Honorable Grisha Heyliger-Marten, proudly congratulates Ms. Makayla Cooks on being selected by the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) for its Young Women...

September 06, 2026

THE NETHERLANDS (THE HAGUE) – Minister Plenipotentiary Drs. Gracita R. Arrindell, recently received Clifton Walle, Chairman of the Supervisory Council of the Integrity Chamber of Sint Maarten, for a courtesy visit at the Cabinet of the Minister Plenipotentiary in The Hague. Du...

September 06, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (COMMENTARY – By Sherritza Peterson, & drs. Xiomara Balentina) - In part one we discussed how Caribbean people have always produced knowledge, even though there is a tendency to praise external knowledge, while downplaying the value of local knowledge. In part...

September 06, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - “Saint Martin, I Love You Just the Way You Are” introduces young children to the beauty, culture, heritage and identity of the island they call home, Saint Martin. Educator, author and long-time youth advocate Angelique J.G. Romou MSc. will officiall...

September 05, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (POINT PIROUETTE) - The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) is investigating a reported home invasion that occurred this morning, Saturday, September 5, 2026. Shortly after 10:30 a.m., Central Dispatch received several calls concerning a home invasion at a residen...

September 05, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Five new automated weather stations are helping the Meteorological Department of Sint Maarten build a clearer picture of local weather conditions, with observations from different locations across the country. The new network is one of a wide range o...

September 04, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) – Minister of Finance Marinka Gumbs has welcomed the upcoming implementation of the Deposit Guarantee Scheme, an initiative of the Central Bank of Curaçao and Sint Maarten, CBCS, describing it as a major milestone in strengthening confidence in Sint Ma...

September 04, 2026

SINT MAARTEN/CURACAO - After more than a year of intensive training, professional development, and personal growth, 16 recruits from the 2025 Junior Coast Guard Crew Member Program (JBK) have successfully completed their training. The graduates represent Aruba, Curaç...