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Showers and possible thunderstorms forecast for Wednesday
A forecast carried by Soualiga Newsday calls for scattered showers, possible isolated thunderstorms and light winds on Wednesday.
Thursday 24 September 2026
Everything we published that day, by section. Times are island time (AST).
28 storiesWeather
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Showers and possible thunderstorms forecast for St. Maarten
The Daily Herald published a forecast for hot, humid weather, isolated showers and possible thunderstorms through Friday midday.
Government
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Jansen-Webster calls for job fair employment follow-up
MP Veronica Jansen-Webster called for National Job Fair attendance and employment data to be shared with Parliament.
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Vocational education reform project moves into implementation
A Ministry of ECYS vocational education reform project will activate an education and labour advisory council and review PSVE/VSBO and SBO.
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Roseburg asks Government to review emergency powers, add prison space
MP Sjamira Roseburg asked Government to review stronger crime measures as Justice Minister Nathalie Tackling outlined detention plans.
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Roseburg responds to killing of Peruvian candidate Susy Aponte Polo
MP Sjamira Roseburg called for women to be able to take part in public life without fear, after Susy Aponte Polo was killed in Peru.
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National Job Fair reports on-the-spot hires as more than 40 companies take part
Government and NESC’s third National Job Fair drew more than 40 companies, with officials telling The People’s Tribune some applicants were hired on site.
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Arrindell meets Lebanese ambassador in The Hague
Minister Plenipotentiary Gracita Arrindell and Lebanese Ambassador Walid Minkara discussed possible business and tourism links.
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MP Lewis questions money-laundering enforcement and Justice data
MP Lyndon Lewis questioned money-laundering enforcement, Justice statistics and resources during Parliament’s 24 September meeting.
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Justice minister outlines rules for fatal crashes, DUI evidence and deportation
Justice Minister Nathalie Tackling answered Parliament’s questions on crash investigations, testing, leaving a scene and immigration removal.
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Tackling reviews 2015 traffic-law proposal as road reforms are considered
Justice Minister Nathalie Tackling told Parliament a 2015 traffic-law proposal is under review, The People's Tribune reported.
Official
Great Bay lot across from Central Bank closes 7pm Thursday for SDG Expo
The parking lot across from the Central Bank Building in Great Bay closes to motorised traffic from 7pm Thursday until 11:59pm Friday for the Sustainable Development Goals Expo, the government said.
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Curaçao agrees school safety measures after teacher injured in knife incident
Curaçao ministers agreed measures including bag checks and school supervision after a teacher was injured during a knife incident in Otrobanda.
Business
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Dr. Kalkidan Bekele named Airport Medical Doctor at PJIA
The People’s Tribune reports that Dr. Kalkidan Bekele succeeds Dr. Swanston as Airport Medical Doctor at PJIA.
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Wever says employers hired applicants at National Job Fair
More than 40 employers and organisations attended Thursday’s National Job Fair, where MP Christopher Wever said some applicants were hired.
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The Setai projects more than 550 jobs as it joins National Job Fair
The Setai St. Maarten attended Thursday’s National Job Fair and projects more than 550 jobs when its Indigo Bay resort opens in 2028.
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InterExpo congress in The Hague to focus on Dutch Caribbean economy
InterExpo Caribbean plans its 37th congress in The Hague from 8 to 10 December, with economic security and poverty on the agenda.
Community
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Caribbean journalists attend Dutch Journalism Festival
Journalists from St. Maarten, Bonaire and Aruba joined Dutch colleagues in Deventer for the festival on 18 and 19 September.
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Dream of Trail plans first Family Trail outing for families
Dream of Trail’s Family Trail will offer a guided, 90-minute level-2 walk for families, with seasonal membership set at €25 per family.
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Kingdom climate report cites Hurricane Irma displacement on St. Maarten
A joint Dutch climate and migration report says about 7,000 people were displaced on St. Maarten after Hurricane Irma in 2017.
Official
SMMC schedules men’s health screening for 26 September
SMMC is scheduled to offer health screenings and prostate check-ups from 9am to 2pm on Saturday, 26 September.
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Netherlands reports 44 West Nile cases; five infected patients have died
RIVM reported 44 West Nile virus cases in the Netherlands in 2026, with five deaths among diagnosed patients, The People’s Tribune reported.
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Many in Caribbean Netherlands question information seen online
New CBS figures reported by Soualiga Newsday show many residents of Bonaire, Saba and St Eustatius doubt online information.
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184 Dutch soldiers train in Curaçao and Aruba during engineer exercise
Soualiga Newsday reported that Dutch Army engineers are carrying out Defence and community projects during a three-week exercise.
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Brooks & Associates joins school breakfast programme as Rotary Sunset’s first corporate sponsor
Brooks & Associates will support Rotary Sunset’s breakfast programme for Marie Genevieve de Weever School pupils this school year and beyond.
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Whos Ari addresses St. Maarten Academy students on school fights
The People’s Tribune reported that creator Whos Ari spoke to St. Maarten Academy students about avoiding school fights.
Official
Two Sint Maarten groups win second-place Dutch volunteer awards
Perpetual Plastics by EPIC and the Freegan Food Foundation each won a €3,000 second-place National Volunteer Award in the Netherlands, the St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association said.
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Students begin year-long AI and media literacy programme
Students from several Sint Maarten schools have begun a year-long programme on film-making, AI, robotics and media literacy run by Stichting EGO and Mediawegwijs, The Daily Herald reported.
