The Daily Herald

September 07, 2026

PHILIPSBURG--A number of road closures will be in place today, Monday, September 7 and Tuesday, September 8 for the annual traditional Opening of the new Parliamentary Year. Wilhelminastraat in front of the House of Parliament will be closed from Monday at 3pm to 12pm (noon) T...

September 07, 2026

A ceremony was held at PJIA last Friday where the “Gallery of Changemakers” was unveiled, which honours several community members and their contributions to St. Maarten. AIRPORT--Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIA) has unveiled a new Gallery of Changemakers honouring...

September 07, 2026

Angelique J.G. Romou, educator and youth advocate launches her first children's book titled Saint Martin, I Love You Just the Way You Are: Yamir and Friends Explore Saint Martin. PHILIPSBURG--Educator and youth advocate Angelique J.G. Romou will launch her first published chil...

September 07, 2026

The Coast Guard has 16 newly graduated “Able Seamen” with St. Eustatius receiving their first programme graduate. The achievement came as 16 recruits from Aruba, Curaçao and St. Maarten including participants from Saba and St. Eustatius, completed more than a year of intensive...

September 07, 2026

TEATT Minister Grisha Heyliger-Marten and Makayla Cooks. POND ISLAND--Makayla Cooks has been selected by the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) for its Young Women’s Mentorship Initiative following a local selection process that began with 25 applicants. The Ministry...

September 04, 2026

The 23 kilogrammes of cocaine destined to Rotterdam, but not before it was intercepted in St. Maarten by the local authorities. This led to two suspects being arrested and potentially facing serious prison time. PHILIPSBURG --Dutch prosecutors are seeking prison sentences of u...

September 04, 2026

Johishi Romney and MP Lyndon Lewis. PHILIPSBURG--Nation Opportunity Wealth (NOW) Member of Parliament (MP) and Vice Chairman of the Justice Committee Lyndon Lewis says Johishi Romney’s commitment, competence and integrity have been clearly demonstrated throughout his public-se...

September 04, 2026

Achim Fock, Frans Weekers, Minister Plenipotentiary Gracita Arrindell and Ronald Halman. THE HAGUE--Minister Plenipotentiary Gracita Arrindell, received a courtesy visit on Wednesday, September 2, from Achim Fock, World Bank Division Director for the Caribbean. Fock, who was a...

September 04, 2026

Marcus Nicolaas and Marvio Cooks PHILIPSBURG--Marvio Cooks scored 19 out of 20 for his final project in a 75-hour UNESCO programme on inclusive education and digital transformation, with his proposal focusing on gaps in St. Maarten’s educational data system and responsible use...

September 04, 2026

FREEGAN Foundation receives support through musical theatre workshops being held throughout the Netherlands. PHILIPSBURG--Nearly 60 people have registered for a series of musical theatre workshops in the Netherlands this month, with proceeds going towards the work of the FREEG...

September 04, 2026

The cover of the book "Steve Takes a Stand". PHILIPSBURG--Twelve literary projects across St. Maarten Aruba, Bonaire and Curaçao will receive a total of 347,063 euros in funding through the Caribe Literature Scheme of the Dutch Foundation for Literature. The grants are part of...

September 04, 2026

Some of the participants of the summer camp. PHILIPSBURG--Recovery Home care Assistance’s second annual summer camp grew from 11 participants last year to 60 this year, bringing seniors together for a week of activities that included island tours, an Anguilla day trip, groomin...

September 03, 2026

Psychogeriatric Daycare client Violet Mathew and Unit Leader Mildred Lake cutting the ribbon at the opening of the new dementia daycare and training facility at the White and Yellow Cross Care Foundation (WYCCF). CUL DE SAC--The White and Yellow Cross Care Foundation (WYCCF) h...