The Daily Herald

August 18, 2026

SIPPS President Dr. Julio R. Romney addressing attendees. PHILIPSBURG--The harms of Dutch colonial enslavement continue to affect St. Maarten’s social, economic and political structures, according to the St. Maarten Institute for Public Policy Studies (SIPPS), which hosted a p...

August 18, 2026

Former Governor of St. Maarten Eugene Holiday and Minister Plenipotentiary Gracita R. Arrindell. THE HAGUE--Minister Plenipotentiary Gracita R. Arrindell welcomed former Governor of St. Maarten Eugene B. Holiday for a courtesy visit on Thursday, August 13, with discussions foc...

August 18, 2026

A scene during the ceremony. HARBOUR VIEW--A total of 74 people representing 18 different nationalities obtained Dutch citizenship during the fourth naturalisation ceremony of 2026, held at the Cabinet of the Governor of St. Maarten. The ceremony took place on Tuesday, August...

August 18, 2026

Students who attended the orientation event. POND ISLAND--The University of St. Martin (USM) welcomed its newest students during New Student Orientation on Friday, August 14, as the university prepared for the Fall 2026 semester, which officially began Monday, August 17. The o...

August 18, 2026

MPs and parliament staff with SMMC representatives on the roof of the SMGH building. CAY HILL--St. Maarten Medical Center (SMMC) recently provided a tour of the St. Maarten General Hospital (SMGH) construction site to Members of Parliament (MPs) and other Parliament staff. Cha...

August 17, 2026

Speaker, Dr. Joseph Rosado at the St. Maarten Symposium on Cannabis Regulation, Public Health & Policy held at the University of St. Martin. PHILIPSBURG--The need for a carefully structured, evidence-based approach to cannabis regulation was a central message during a cann...

August 17, 2026

St. Maarten Police Force KPSM would like the community to remain cautious as the new school year begins. PHILIPSBURG--St. Maarten Police Force KPSM is reminding the community to prioritise safety as the 2026-2027 school year begins on Monday, August 17. With schools reopening,...

August 17, 2026

SMMC and Vidanova representatives signing the agreement. CAY HILL--St. Maarten Medical Center (SMMC) has signed an agreement with Vidanova Pension Fund to manage the pension plan of its staff, marking a new step in the Fund’s activities on St. Maarten. The agreement brings SMM...

August 15, 2026

SUCKER GARDEN--Friends and loved ones gathered Friday afternoon at Royal Funeral Home in Sucker Garden to say their final goodbye to longtime journalist Robert Luckock, who passed away at the age of 74 following a brief illness.  The intimate farewell was attended by a sm...

August 15, 2026

PHILIPSBURG-- Approximately five to ten St Maarten patients, excluding companions, are currently awaiting their return home from Colombia following the earthquake that affected parts of the country earlier this week.  Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labo...

August 14, 2026

A stone being used to close a door that has no handles. PHILIPSBURG--Local companies, police officers and members of the community have joined an effort to address a number of problems at Oranje School after a visit to the school found it in need of immediate attention. The ef...

August 14, 2026

Statia's Island Council and Executive Council, along with audience members, at the ceremony. ST. EUSTATIUS--Statia marks 75 years of democratic representation on July 1 with a ceremony honouring the island's past and present political leaders and reflecting on the evolution of...

August 13, 2026

Main office PHILIPSBURG--Utilities Company NV GEBE is negotiating an additional US $28 million loan to help finance the purchase of three new generators, as negotiations with the preferred supplier move toward the final stage, Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina said Wednesday. S...