The Daily Herald

July 28, 2026

GEBE’s office on the Walter Nisbeth Road (Pondfill). PHILIPSBURG--Utilities company NV GEBE is encouraging customers to conserve electricity and water as rising fuel prices and uncertainty in global energy markets continue to affect the utility sector. The company said the esc...

July 27, 2026

Fire at Corito Landfill Site. ANGUILLA--A huge fire at the Corito Landfill site started in the late afternoon of Saturday July 25. Firefighters worked tirelessly throughout the night to contain the incident. While the fire remains active and continues to burn, the Fire and Res...

July 27, 2026

Emergency rescue operation in Guana Bay secured two occupants in single-vehicle accident. GUANA BAY--St. Maarten Police Force (KPSM) is investigating the circumstances surrounding a single vehicle accident that occurred in the Guana Bay area. About 10:30pm on July 24, KPSM Dis...

July 27, 2026

His statue. WILLEMSTAD--“Sociedad Bolivariana de Curazao” on Friday commemorated the 243rd birthday of South American freedom fighter Simón Bolívar (1783-1830) as well as the association’s 89th anniversary. This was done with a wreath-laying ceremony at the statue of Bolívar o...

July 27, 2026

The Royal Anguilla Police Force (RAPF) is aware of the large fire currently burning at the Corito Landfill and acknowledges the concerns of members of the public regarding the incident. Emergency personnel, along with members of the public who are actively assisting with the r...

July 27, 2026

Family members and guests release doves and white biodegradable balloons at the conclusion of the official centennial programme at Port St. Maarten.   POINT BLANCHE--For many the name Claude Wathey recalls an era when the island was smaller, opportunities were fewer and i...

July 27, 2026

King Fyah singing his winning song with flag-waving supporters dancing on stage. (Photo by Dimetri Whitfield)   SABA--King Fyah has won Saba Carnival’s Road March competition after a heated performance on Saturday night that began on a fire truck. A firefighter by trade,...

July 24, 2026

El Gringo and Band performing to the large crowd at the Carnival Village. ST. EUSTATIUS--On Wednesday, July 22, the sold-out Flavour Invasion show saw Statia Carnival 62 come alive with incredible performances and amazing music at the Ernest “Mike” van Putten Youth Centre/Lion...

July 24, 2026

Artist’s impression. WILLEMSTAD--The master plan for Waterfort Plaza in Punda has been nominated for the 2026 World Architecture Festival (WAF). The project was shortlisted in the WAF Future Projects: Masterplanning category. This nomination brings international recognition to...

July 24, 2026

Construction Coordination meeting between the Ministry of VROMI, KPSM and contractors responsible for the new Point Blanche Prison. PHILIPSBURG--On July 23, a coordination meeting was held at the St. Maarten Police Force KPSM Headquarters, bringing together representatives of...

July 24, 2026

Some students during the training session. SIMPSON BAY--For many years, aspiring air traffic controllers depended on overseas training facilities in Curaçao and Trinidad. Air traffic controllers are required to obtain Flight Data Operator (FDO) certification as part of their t...

July 24, 2026

Seated l-r, Minister Melissa Gumbs, Joseanne Peterson and Minister Nathalie Tackling along with Prison Management, The St. Maarten Library Management and inmates of the Point Blanche Prison at the signing ceremony.  POINTE BLANCHE--Access to books, knowledge and lifelong...

July 24, 2026

POND ISLAND--The Ministry of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication (TEATT) has awarded a contract to Pinnacle Consultants, a St. Maarten-based consulting firm, to develop the institutional and operational framework for the establishment of an Investment Pr...