The Daily Herald

October 14, 2026

Terryanne Tondu. PHILIPSBURG--Member of Parliament (MP) Lyndon Lewis has congratulated Terryanne Tondu on earning a bachelor’s degree in International Communication Management from Fontys University and a master’s degree in Management of Cultural Diversity from Tilburg Univers...

October 14, 2026

Dignitaries in attendance. PHILIPSBURG--The Ministry of Justice and the Council of Europe hosted St. Maarten’s first Human Rights Conference on Friday, October 9, at the University of St. Martin, bringing together government officials, justice institutions, legal professionals...

October 14, 2026

Kenty Lichtenberg of Be Your Own Brand and Maya Williams – Thomas CEO of Re-flourish at the kick-off event of Beyond The Curl In St. Eustatius. ST. EUSTATIUS--A two-day workshop exploring the connections between black hair, African ancestry, Caribbean heritage and personal ide...

October 14, 2026

A participant displaying her beautiful design. ST. EUSTATIUS--The Golden Rock Cancer Awareness Foundation held its “Bedazzle Your Bra" event on Saturday, October 10th, 2026. The Foundation is hosting several events during the month of October in recognition of Breast Cancer Aw...

October 14, 2026

The new acquisitions KRALENDIJK--The Caribbean Netherlands Police Force KPCN recently acquired new motorcycles, complementing the existing fleet, offering greater flexibility and enhancing visibility on the streets. The motorcycle team is making its first public appearance on...

October 14, 2026

A scene during the session. POND ISLAND--The University of St. Martin (USM) has introduced weekly motivational sessions to connect Caribbean Foundation Year students with professionals, community leaders and alumni who can share their experiences and career advice. The Pep Tal...

October 14, 2026

A screenshot from the “National Gazette”. PHILIPSBURG--A number of Ministerial Decrees concerning healthcare professionals’ authorisations and healthcare institutions’ permits published in the October 9, 2026 edition of the National Gazette (Landscourant) are riddled with erro...

October 14, 2026

The residents at the Point Blanche prison and Miss Lalie centre can now participate in creative programmes such as writing newsletters and attending a book club. POINT BLANCHE/COLE BAY--Residents at the Point Blanche Prison and Miss Lalie Centre have taken part in a range of c...

October 14, 2026

"Slave shackles from 1848 that were intended to prevent enslaved Afrikans from St. Eustatius from fleeing to free St. Kitts" Photo Credits: Hans Erren – Eigen werk, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=64558721 ST. EUSTATIUS--The St. Eustatius Afrikan...

October 13, 2026

DSTA members who completed the training. PHILIPSBURG--The Dutch St. Maarten Taxi Association reported a 95 per cent turnout among its members for a two-day training session aimed at improving service to visitors ahead of the 2026-2027 high season. The training was held on Sept...

October 13, 2026

Line work being carried out. ST. EUSTATIUS--As of Sunday, October 11th, 2026, island-wide water rationing has been enacted. Statia Utility Company (STUCO) said the rationing was implemented to help replenish tank levels. Water service will be disconnected nightly from 8:00pm u...

October 13, 2026

MAHO--Potholes are reportedly beginning to reappear in parts of Maho, raising concerns about road safety as St. Maarten prepares for the upcoming tourist season and bringing renewed attention to the Government’s responsibility to maintain public roads. A concerned resident con...

October 12, 2026

PHILIPSBURG--Ashma Berkel has resigned from the board of the Workers Institute for Organized Labour Association (WIFOL), effective October 1, saying she can no longer see eye to eye with the association’s new president.  Berkel was elected as a board member during a congr...