The Daily Herald

September 16, 2026

A scene during the event. POND ISLAND--The University of St. Martin (USM) is working toward publishing a literary magazine following an evening of poetry, spoken word, storytelling and creative expression at Lit Night @ USM on Thursday, September 10. The announcement was made...

September 16, 2026

Marichi WILLEMSTAD--A group of residents gathered Saturday morning at Playa Marichi in Punda for a demonstration under the slogan “Nos ta tuma nos playanan bèk” (“We are taking back our beaches), bringing renewed attention to the long-standing debate over public access to Cura...

September 16, 2026

The historical building, with significant damage shown in September 2026. ST. EUSTATIUS--The public on the island is advised that the historic structure located on the Bayfront, opposite Barrel House, is currently unstable and may pose a safety risk. Pedestrians and motorists...

September 16, 2026

Command transfer WILLEMSTAD--Collaboration is more than just agreements on paper. It is the trust and respect of the different Dutch Caribbean islands, each with their own character and institutions, to jointly implement the theme of safety and carry out associated tasks: comb...

September 16, 2026

The royal family THE HAGUE--King Willem-Alexander placed cooperation with Curaçao, Aruba, St. Maarten and the so-called BES islands (Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba) prominently in Tuesday’s 2026 throne speech, announcing that a summit between the four countries of the Kingdom...

September 16, 2026

Attorney Ashton Richardson will be continuing his education in the Master of Advanced Studies (MAS) in International Law which is a part of the Geneva Academy's 2026–2028 Executive Master programme.   PHILIPSBURG--St. Maarten attorney-at-law Ashton Richardson has been adm...

September 16, 2026

PM Dr. Luc Mercelina with meeting attendees. PHILIPSBURG--The proposed Surinam Airways service to St. Maarten remains subject to the completion and evaluation of a sufficiently substantiated business case, the granting of appropriate air traffic rights and the fulfilment of ap...

September 16, 2026

~ And disconnection protection~ PHILIPSBURG--The Association for Consumer Protection St. Maarten (ACP-SXM) filed a petition with the Court of First Instance against N.V. GEBE on Tuesday, September 15, asking the court to confirm three things: that GEBE’s Fuel Clause has a lawf...

September 16, 2026

CAY HILL--Former Member of Parliament (MP) Theo Heyliger has been discharged from the St Maarten Medical Center (SMMC) and returned to the care and custody of prison authorities following treatment for diverticulitis complicated by a perforation involving his colon, his wife G...

September 15, 2026

Caribbean entrepreneurs are being encouraged to expand beyond regional borders. PHILIPSBURG--Caribbean entrepreneurs are being encouraged to expand beyond regional borders and pursue international markets as the Island Roots to Global Routes Business Expansion Mission and Expo...

September 15, 2026

Chief Prosecutor Manon Ridderbeks during the installation session held on at the Courthouse last Friday. PHILIPSBURG--The justice system must do more to recognise the talents and potential of young people before they become involved in criminal cases, Chief Prosecutor Manon Ri...

September 14, 2026

DATE ISSUED:  Monday 14th September 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)  VALID UNTIL:  Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 15th September 2026 WEATHER: This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Variably cloudy. Isolated showers are possible. Forecast High:  33°C / 91°F &...

September 14, 2026

The “Margaritaville at Sea Islander”. WILLEMSTAD--Curaçao welcomed the “Margaritaville at Sea Islander” on its inaugural call at the Port of Willemstad, adding another cruise ship to the growing number of vessels visiting the island. To commemorate the ship’s first visit, a tr...