The Daily Herald

June 04, 2026

View of the project WILLEMSTAD--A government inspection has found that one of the apartment complexes under construction at Zakito in Curaçao was more than four metres higher than allowed under its approved building permit. Inlet where marina is being created The findings are...

June 04, 2026

Cardigan Connor, Minister of Health, Tourism and Sports; Jameel Rochester, Director of Tourism, ATB; Kenisha Hall-Prentice, Chief Marketing Officer, ATB; and Joleyne Robin-Williams, Tourism Planner, Ministry of Health, Tourism and Sports. ANGUILLA--A high level delegation from...

June 04, 2026

Police officers discovered a firearm concealed inside a foam cooler. PHILIPSBURG–Police have arrested two suspects in connection with a shooting incident that occurred Tuesday evening in the South Reward area near Milton Peters College. According to St. Maarten Police Force KPSM, Central Dispatch received multiple reports of gunfire in the area at approximately 8:30pm. Several […]

June 04, 2026

The teams, presenters, and attendees. PHILIPSBURG–The Government of St. Maarten and the World Bank have launched a strategic framework and roadmap for the St. Maarten Disaster Reserve Fund (DRF), a new mechanism designed to provide immediate financing after future disasters and strengthen the country's ability to recover more quickly. The launch, announced on June 3, […]

June 03, 2026

Rev. Telford Matthew looks on as seven-eight year old division (l-r) Jay’vieen Houtman, Tz’jiella Groenhart, and winner Eliana Pinas hold their trophies. ST. EUSTATIUS–On the evening of Sunday May 31, at the William and Christine Flanders Community Center, the public turned out to witness the eleventh annual solo gospel competition. There were two categories, the […]

June 03, 2026

Ference Lamp. PHILIPSBURG–The Central Bank of Curaçao and St. Maarten (CBCS) says the process to appoint a new president is still ongoing and no candidate has been selected, despite a report in the “Antilliaans Dagblad” identifying Curaçao-born financial executive Ference Lamp as the leading candidate for the post. Responding to questions from “The Daily Herald” […]

June 03, 2026

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday 3rd June 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 4th June 2026 WEATHER: This afternoon & evening: Fair to partly cloudy and slightly breezy. Isolated showers are possible. Tonight, through Thursday midday: Fair to partly cloudy breezy with isolated showers. Forecast High: 31°C / 88°F Forecast Low: 26°C / 79°F Sunset Today: 6:45 […]

June 03, 2026

At the launch. WILLEMSTAD–An initiative aimed at boosting food security across the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom of the Netherlands has officially been launched with a working visit to Curaçao by the future chair of the newly established CariFoodFund. Jamy Goewie, intended chair of the foundation’s supervisory board, met with farmers, financial institutions and representatives […]

June 03, 2026

Meteorologist and Head of the Meteorological Department of St. Maarten (MDS) Joseph Isaac during last week’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) meeting briefing members of the EOC and Emergency Support Function (ESF) coordinators with respect to the forecast for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season. (DCOMM Photo) PHILIPSBURG–The Office of Disaster Management (ODM) is urging food wholesalers, […]

June 03, 2026

The 2025 SMART trade floor. PHILIPSBURG–Bookings for the St. Maarten/Saint Martin Annual Regional Tradeshow (SMART) 2026 have surpassed those of the 2025 edition, coordinators said on Tuesday. Despite the added convention space for the June 22-26, 2026 edition of the event, only a few booths are still available. With the event […]

June 02, 2026

Sip & Paint event during the airport’s shopping night. SIMPSON BAY–Princess Juliana International Airport’s operating company, PJIAE successfully hosted the second edition of its Shopping Experience on Friday evening, bringing together residents, travellers, families, and airport partners for an evening of shopping, entertainment, and community engagement. For one evening, the airport opened its doors beyond […]

June 02, 2026

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday 2nd June 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 3rd June 2026 … A DUST ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6PM TODAY … WEATHER: This afternoon & evening: Fair to partly cloudy, hazy and breezy. Tonight, through Wednesday midday: Fair to partly cloudy and breezy with isolated showers. Forecast High: 31 […]

June 02, 2026

Albena Lake Hodge School Steel band. ANGUILLA–Led by the Royal Anguilla Police Force uniformed organisations, including the pathfinders, cadets, security officers, guides and cub scouts, marched to the lively music of the police community band. Webster Park was well decorated for Anguilla Day and people attending also showed the Anguilla colours of turquoise, orange and […]