November 05, 2026
Like the US elections, two years in, Wescot-Williams wants government to account for its progress | The Peoples TribuneSXM Talks — Latest News from St. Maarten / St. Martin
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November 05, 2026
Governor's Symposium on youth development rescheduled for December 8 | The Peoples Tribune
November 05, 2026
MP Roseburg comes to budget debate with draft laws, not just questions | The Peoples Tribune
November 05, 2026
Irion Accuses Government of Burdening the Small Man While Failing to Collect From Big Businesses and Political Donors | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Ardwell Irion has accused the government of placing increasing financial pressure on ordinary residents and small businesses while failing to aggressively pursue outstanding payments from larger commercial entities, including companies he s...
November 04, 2026
York: Government keeps presenting plans without money or solutions | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Darryl York has questioned the government's priorities in the 2027 national budget, arguing that despite repeated discussions about the cost of living, electricity prices, pensioner relief, deteriorating infrastructure and public services,...
November 04, 2026
PM Mercelina: New GEBE generators will move St. Maarten from electricity stability to reliability | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--St. Maarten's long-awaited investment in three new Wärtsilä generators is expected to reach commissioning in 2028, following the signing of agreements on Wednesday, November 4, that will pave the way for an investment exceeding US$70 million in the country's electri...
November 04, 2026
GEBE signs major agreements for three new Wärtsilä Generators | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--NV GEBE has reached a major milestone in its efforts to strengthen St. Maarten's electricity generation capacity with the signing of two agreements that will facilitate the acquisition, production and installation of three new Wärtsilä generators, representing a tot...
November 04, 2026
MP Kotai proposes study into unified Air and Seaport Authority, for PJIA and Port St. Maarten | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Viren Kotai has called on government to examine the feasibility of establishing a unified Air and Seaport Authority that would bring Port St. Maarten and Princess Juliana International Airport under a more coordinated management and investment s...
November 04, 2026
MP Kotai asks VROMI Minister Gumbs: Has The Setai taken Government to court? | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Viren Kotai has called on Minister of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment and Infrastructure (VROMI) Patrice Gumbs to clarify whether the developers of The Setai St. Maarten project at Indigo Bay have initiated legal proceedings agains...
November 04, 2026
Kotai demands answers from Finance Minister: Where are the plans, where are the investments? | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Viren Kotai has sharply questioned Minister of Finance Marinka Gumbs over the government's handling of the 2026 budget, the absence of a comprehensive investment plan, delays in tax reform and the proposed establishment of a Development Ban...
Local News
November 04, 2026
MP Wever proposes freezing GEBE fuel clause at lower rate to ease financial burden on residents | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY- - Member of Parliament Christopher Wever has proposed that government explore temporarily freezing GEBE's fuel clause at a lower rate, suggesting 30 cents per kWh as a possible starting point, in an effort to provide immediate financial relief to households and...
Read more : MP Wever proposes freezing GEBE fuel clause at lower rate to ease financial burden on residents | The Peoples Tribune
November 04, 2026
Trade unions commit to submitting SER nominations within two weeks | The Peoples Tribune
GREAT BAY--Trade unions in St. Maarten have committed to submitting the information and nominations required to advance appointments to the Social Economic Council (SER) within two weeks, following discussions with government aimed at resolving the prolonged delays surrou...
November 04, 2026
Six artists, one final showdown: I Love SXM Song Challenge finale set for Saturday | The Peoples Tribune
GREAT BAY--The I Love SXM Song Challenge has entered its final stage, with six artists advancing to the grand finale scheduled for Saturday, November 7, at Soggy Dollar Bar. With the first half of the judging process completed, the finalists will now face their final test...
November 04, 2026
Muscle Mayhem returns Dec 4 as St. Maarten bodybuilders prepare for competition | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--The St. Maarten Bodybuilding & Fitness Association (SMBBFA) is preparing to host SXM Muscle Mayhem 2026 on Friday, December 4, at the Belair Community Center, bringing together local athletes for an evening of bodybuilding, fitness and competitive challenge...
November 04, 2026
Construction of new Point Blanche Prison moves on, demolition works expected soon | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Construction of the new Point Blanche Prison facility is progressing, with significant excavation and security fencing works completed in recent weeks as preparations move forward for targeted demolition activities expected to begin in the coming weeks. The Min...
November 04, 2026
Meyers: St. Maarten cannot keep doing the same things and expect better results | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Franklin Meyers has called on government to introduce a development and environmental impact tax, undertake meaningful tax reform and establish new sources of revenue to address St. Maarten's deteriorating roads, garbage collection challeng...
November 04, 2026
MP Jansen-Webster: Why cut VSA when residents need more help? | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Veronica Jansen-Webster has raised concerns about reductions in the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA) budget for 2027, particularly allocations for social assistance, while the country continues to grapple with q...
November 04, 2026
St. Maarten & St. Martin chefs fine-tune skills ahead of Caribbean culinary showdown | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--With the Taste of the Caribbean competition in Barbados approaching, Team St. Maarten & St. Martin has intensified preparations through weekly training sessions focused on refining recipes, improving techniques and strengthening teamwork ahead of its return...
November 04, 2026
King Charles calls slavery shameful but still refuses to apologize | The Peoples TribuneST. JOHN’S, ANTIGUA -- King Charles III has condemned Britain's involvement in the transatlantic slave trade, describing it as a shameful chapter in history, but once again stopped short of offering a formal apology, even as Caribbean governments intensify calls for acknowledg...
Headlines
PHILIPSBURG--St. Maarten’s population grew by approximately 25 per cent between 2011 and 2022, while the proportion of residents aged 65 and older nearly tripled, according to three reports released by the Department of Statistics (STAT) from the 2022 Population and Housing Ce...
Read more : Census shows population growth and ageing trend in St. Maarten | The Daily Herald
November 03, 2026
Public Service Center Reception Desk Restores Regular Hours, Including Afternoon Service | Government of Sint Maarten
The Ministry of General Affairs announces that the Reception Desk of the Public Service Center (PSC), located at the Government Administration Building on Soualiga Road, has restored its regular operating hours effective Monday, November 2, 2026. The restored schedule includes...
November 03, 2026
Father awarded damages after mother took children | The Daily Herald
PHILIPSBURG--A man has been awarded 41,783.08 euros in damages after the Court of First Instance found that his former wife acted unlawfully by taking their three children from St. Maarten to South Africa without his knowledge or consent. In a judgment delivered on September 2...
November 02, 2026
MP York: "It shouldn't take six months to identify and fix a pothole." | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Darryl York is questioning why basic road maintenance continues to take extended periods to complete, arguing that government should be able to address potholes and other immediate road defects without waiting for extensive infrastructure projec...
November 02, 2026
Scooter and car collide, victim reportedly run over afterwardsThe Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) is currently investigating a serious traffic accident that occurred on Bush Road shortly before 4:00 a.m. on Monday, November 2, 2026. Central Police Dispatch received a report of a male lying on the roadway next to a scooter following a traffic accident. Police patrols, detectives, and personnel from the Traffic Department were immediately dispatched to the scene.
October 30, 2026
Saro Spadaro: AI will change hospitality management, but people remain essential | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Artificial intelligence is creating new opportunities for the hospitality industry to improve efficiency, control operating costs, and strengthen guest services, but technology should support rather than replace the people responsible for delivering the hospitality...
