November 07, 2026
GEBE operating under temporary disconnection policy, permanent rules expected in 2027, PM Mercelina says | The Peoples TribuneSXM Talks — Latest News from St. Maarten / St. Martin
Latest News
November 07, 2026
Gumbs fires back at MP York over criticism of ECYS, defends Govt. projects, school repairs record | The Peoples Tribune
November 06, 2026
Heyliger-Marten targets Airbnb, vacation rentals with tax increase up to 12% over three tears | The Peoples Tribune
November 07, 2026
Gumbs: Educational Care Center will provide full-day behavioral support | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport (ECYS) Melissa Gumbs has outlined how the new Educational Care Center (ECC) will operate, explaining that students experiencing serious and persistent behavioral challenges will receive full-day educational and therape...
November 06, 2026
GEBE failed to submit revised fuel clause proposal, BTP now preparing new tariff structure | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication (TEATT) Grisha Heyliger-Marten has disclosed that GEBE failed to submit a government-requested proposal to correct deficiencies in its electricity fuel clause calculation, prompting the Bureau Te...
November 06, 2026
Heyliger-Marten confirms joint TEATT-Finance Task Force to examine transaction tax | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication (TEATT) Grisha Heyliger-Marten has confirmed that a joint technical task force between her ministry and the Ministry of Finance has been established to advance research into a proposed Financial...
November 06, 2026
Project Walk to Give Cruise Passengers New Pedestrian Route into Philipsburg by Mid-December | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Port St. Maarten is developing a new pedestrian access route, known as Project Walk, that will connect the cruise port area to Dock Maarten, providing cruise passengers with an additional way to walk directly into Philipsburg and potentially improving the distributi...
November 06, 2026
MP York: Wrong road markings still on Cole Bay hill months after serious accident | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Darryl York has questioned why incorrect road markings on Cole Bay Hill remain uncorrected months after a serious accident reportedly exposed deficiencies that complicated the application of traffic regulations. He also raised concerns about the...
November 06, 2026
Heyliger-Marten: eliminating port's throughput fee would save average household just Cg 6.20 monthly | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication (TEATT) Grisha Heyliger-Marten has cautioned that reducing or even eliminating Port St. Maarten's throughput fee on fuel supplied to GEBE would provide only marginal relief to electricity consume...
November 06, 2026
MP Wever proposes freezing GEBE fuel clause at 30 cents | The Daily HeraldPHILIPSBRG--Unified Resilient St Maarten Movement (URSM) Member of Parliament (MP) Christopher Wever has proposed temporarily freezing GEBE's fuel clause at 30 cents until a full investigation into the matter is completed. He said on Wednesday that the measure could hel...
Local News
November 06, 2026
PM Mercelina says SER deadlock Depends on Employers and Unions, | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina has told Parliament that government has completed its part of the nomination process for the Social Economic Council (SER), but remains dependent on employers' and employees' organizations to submit their candidates before the adviso...
Read more : PM Mercelina says SER deadlock Depends on Employers and Unions, | The Peoples Tribune
November 06, 2026
MPs question legality of GEBE disconnections without confirmed policy | The Peoples Tribune
GREAT BAY--Members of Parliament Sjamira Roseburg and Darryl York have renewed their demands for clarity on GEBE's disconnection policy, questioning why customers, including elderly residents, people with medical needs and families with young children, continue to face el...
November 06, 2026
Minister Gumbs meets with garbage collection bidders | The Peoples Tribune
GREAT BAY--Minister of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment and Infrastructure (VROMI) Patrice Gumbs has met with companies that participated in the government's solid waste collection tender to address concerns about the evaluation process, explain how contracts will...
November 06, 2026
St. Martin Poet Lasana Sekou draws international scholarly attention in three academic journals | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY/MARIGOT, St. Martin--The literary work of St. Martin poet and author Lasana M. Sekou continues to attract international academic attention, with three scholarly publications in 2026 examining or drawing on his writings to explore Caribbean identity, history, environm...
November 06, 2026
MP Peterson's proposed 80% cut to Parliament travel could free up Cg 904,624 for school repairs, other issues | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Raeyhon Peterson's proposal to cut Parliament's travel budget by 80% could redirect Cg 904,624 toward repairs at St. Maarten's public schools, providing a significant increase in funding for school maintenance at a time when the Ministry of Educ...
November 06, 2026
Commander of the Armed Forces, General Onno Eichelsheim visits military personnel in the Caribbean Region | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN/CURACAO - The highest-ranking military officer within the Dutch Ministry of Defense, the Commander of the Armed Forces, General Onno Eichelsheim, recently paid a working visit to Defense operations in the Caribbean Region. During this visit, General Eichelsheim vi...
November 06, 2026
Two men sentenced to prison for armed robbery of Ocean Jewelers at JW Marriott Hotel | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Court of First Instance of Sint Maarten sentenced two men to prison on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, for their involvement in the armed robbery of Ocean Jewelers at the JW Marriott Hotel in Oyster Pond on October 17, 2025. M.Y.F. received a five-y...
November 06, 2026
COCI & CCISM Sign Historic MOU to Strengthen Cross Border Economic Cooperation and Boost Economies | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - In a landmark step towards deeper economic integration and regional collaboration, the Sint Maarten Chamber of Commerce & Industry (COCI) and the Chambre Consulaire Interprofessionnelle de Saint – Martin (CCISM) official signed a historic Memoran...
November 06, 2026
SAFE ROADS, SAFE HOLIDAYS! | Government of Sint MaartenAs Sint Maarten enters the busy tourist and holiday season, the Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) is launching a safety awareness campaign to encourage responsible driving and safer roads for everyone during the busy period of the year. Over the coming weeks, KPSM will share...
Headlines
November 05, 2026
False Shooting Alarm Leads Police To Discover Three Children Living in Deplorable Conditions | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) is investigating an unusual incident that unfolded on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, involving a false report of a shooting, the discovery of three children in deplorable living conditions, and the subsequent arres...
Read more : False Shooting Alarm Leads Police To Discover Three Children Living in Deplorable Conditions | Soualiganewsday
November 04, 2026
PM Mercelina: New GEBE generators will move St. Maarten from electricity stability to reliability | The Peoples Tribune
GREAT 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
MP Labega takes aim at fellow DP Minister Gumbs over tax reform delays and lack of deliverables | The Peoples Tribune
GREAT BAY--Democratic Party Member of Parliament Dimar Labega delivered harsh criticism of Minister of Finance Marinka Gumbs, a fellow member of the Democratic Party, during Tuesday evening's parliamentary debate on the draft 2027 National Budget, questioning her leadersh...
November 04, 2026
FREEGAN: It is unacceptable for edible food to go to waste while families struggle to eat | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--The FREEGAN Foundation is calling on more supermarkets and wholesalers across St. Maarten to take responsibility for reducing food waste and supporting families in need, questioning how perfectly edible food can be discarded while hundreds of residents struggle...
November 03, 2026
Census shows population growth and ageing trend in St. Maarten | The Daily HeraldPHILIPSBURG--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...
November 03, 2026
Public Service Center Reception Desk Restores Regular Hours, Including Afternoon Service | Government of Sint MaartenThe 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...
