March 8, 2016
~ National guidelines being drafted ~
PHILIPSBURG--The norovirus outbreak at the Sonesta Maho Beach Resort and Casino in February was due to “external intrusion stimulated by cross- contamination,” and not a result of food or drinking water at the resort, Collective Prevention Services (CPS) said on Monday.
CPS report says Maho norovirus outbreak due to external intrusion
Source: http://www.sxm-talks.com/islands/cps-report-says-maho-norovirus-outbreak-due-to-external-intrusion/
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October 15, 2026
PHILIPSBURG--Former Member of Parliament (MP) Theo Heyliger is one of several inmates released from prison today, Friday, following his imprisonment in January 2024 to serve a five-year sentence for accepting bribes and money laundering. Justice Minister Nathalie Tackling told...
Read more : Former MP Theo Heyliger released, served 1,102 days | The Daily Herald
October 14, 2026
PM: Fuel clause must account for SOL charges, unpaid bills complicate additional consumer relief | The Peoples Tribune
GREAT BAY--Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina has addressed concerns about reported overcharging through GEBE's fuel clause, explaining that any consideration of additional refunds or consumer relief must also take into account the millions of guilders owed to the utility compan...
October 14, 2026
Ministerial health decrees published in National Gazette riddled with errors | The Daily Herald
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 13, 2026
Maho potholes raise road safety concerns ahead of tourist season | The Daily HeraldMAHO--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
Injunction filed to nullify WIFOL board election | The Daily HeraldPHILIPSBURG--An injunction has been filed seeking to nullify the election of the new executive board of the Workers Institute for Organized Labour Association (WIFOL), with attorney Cor Merx telling The Daily Herald on Monday that the election procedure allegedly did not compl...
October 09, 2026
Robbery attempt at Maho jewellery store | The Daily HeraldThe robbers are seen running away from the store to the getaway car in this screen grab from a social media video. MAHO--An attempted robbery was reported at J.N. Jewellers in Maho on Thursday evening, October 8. In videos widely circulated on social media, a car was seen park...
