The Daily Herald

July 13, 2026

The scene where he body was found. PHILIPSBURG--The Police Force of St Maarten (KPSM) is investigating the death of an adult male who was found lying on the ground along Crocus Road late Saturday morning. According to KPSM, at approximately 11:25am, the 911 Dispatch Centre not...

July 13, 2026

grower Tera Barra KRALENDIJK--Students from the Technology and Application TeTo subject at Liseo Boneriano have designed a technical solution to increase humidity in a greenhouse belonging to Tera Barra, a grower on Bonaire dedicated to replanting native plants. It regards a n...

July 13, 2026

Loading emergency supplies onto the ship WILLEMSTAD--The Royal Netherlands Navy has completed its humanitarian relief mission to Venezuela following the recent earthquakes that devastated parts of the country. According to the Ministry of Defence, the vessel HNLMS Groningen, s...

July 13, 2026

Funtopia dancers.   THE BOTTOM--The capital of Saba came alive with music, culture, performances, and community spirit on Saturday, July 11 evening as many residents and visitors gathered for the village’s highly anticipated Road to Carnival event. The celebration forms p...

July 13, 2026

Some of the impounded scooters.   PHILIPSBURG--Police inspected 120 vehicles, stopped 24 scooters and impounded 16 motorcycles and scooters during targeted traffic enforcement operations conducted by the KPSM Flex Team on Saturday, July 11. The operation was carried out a...

July 11, 2026

PHILIPSBURG--The Association for Consumer Protection St Maarten (ACP-SXM) says it is moving forward with legal action against NV GEBE, with President Peggy -Ann Richardson announcing Friday that the consumer advocacy group is preparing to take the utility company to court. Spe...

July 11, 2026

Surveillance video footage shows a pharmacy cashier handing over money to the robber MARIGOT--Two pharmacies in Marigot were victims of armed robberies late Thursday afternoon. The first pharmacy to be robbed was Soualiga Pharmacy at the corner of Rue Kennedy and Rue de la Lib...

July 10, 2026

PHILIPSBURG--President of the Association for Consumer Protection St Maarten (ACP-SXM) Peggy-Ann Richardson on Friday called on the Ministers of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication (TEATT) and Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment and Infrastruct...

July 10, 2026

PHILIPSBURG--NV GEBE has announced an increase in the electricity fuel clause to Cg. 0.49, effective today, Friday July 10, 2026.   The higher charge will appear on July 2026 electricity invoices that are scheduled to be distributed beginning Monday, July 13. The announce...

July 10, 2026

ANGUILLA--Royal  Anguilla Police Force (RAPF) officers are currently investigating a shooting incident in Blowing Point.   One adult male is confirmed deceased. Officers have secured the area, and investigations are in the early stages.

July 10, 2026

Minister Plenipotentiary Gracita Arrindell and Ambassador Joe Popolo and his spouse Chris Popolo. THE HAGUE--Minister Plenipotentiary Gracita Arrindell attended the US Independence Day Reception in The Hague, where diplomats and government representatives gathered to mark Free...

July 10, 2026

During the launch WILLEMSTAD--Passengers travelling with “Autobus Bedrijf Curaçao” (ABC) can now enjoy free internet access, following the launch of complimentary Wi-Fi on all its 34 buses. The service was officially inaugurated on Tuesday with invited guests taking a demonstr...

July 10, 2026

The Ombudsman and her team were part of the reading initiative. PHILIPSBURG--The CLIMB Foundation says its Drop Everything and Read SXM book party, held as part of the National Literacy Movement, was a success after receiving strong support and participation from across the co...