August 26, 2026
MP Wescot-Williams tables three motions on district development, community giving and litter enforcement | The Peoples TribuneSXM Talks — Latest News from St. Maarten / St. Martin
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August 26, 2026
MP Meyers proposes Cg 2 million for police back pay, seeks funding to advance Ryan Gumbs DWI Law | The Peoples Tribune
August 26, 2026
MP Roseburg motion seeks price controls and monitoring to ensure turn-over-tax relief reaches consumers | The Peoples Tribune
August 26, 2026
MP Doran two motions target firearm law reform and price controls on basic goods | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY, St. Maarten –Member of Parliament Egbert J. Doran has tabled two motions during the 2026 budget debate, one calling for a review and modernization of St. Maarten’s firearm legislation, including protection provisions for qualifying Justice personnel, and another see...
August 26, 2026
York Tables Motion of Disapproval against VROMI Minister Patrice Gumbs | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Darryl York has tabled a motion of disapproval against Minister of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment and Infrastructure, VROMI, Patrice Gumbs, citing what he describes as continued lack of measurable progress, poor execution, insuffi...
August 26, 2026
MP York Pushes Orange and Blue Economy motions to expand St. Maarten’s Economic base | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Darryl York has presented two motions aimed at broadening St. Maarten’s economic development agenda, one focused on formally recognizing and developing the country’s orange economy and the other calling for a national maritime strategy to s...
August 26, 2026
MP York chastises VROMI Minister: ‘Everything the Minister said, again, was a lie” | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY-- Member of Parliament Darryl York launched a sharp attack on Minister of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment and Infrastructure Patrice Gumbs during the second round of the 2026 budget debate, accusing the minister of misleading Parliament on several matte...
August 26, 2026
MP Labega tables motion seeking National Poverty Reduction Strategy within six months | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Dimar Labega has submitted a motion calling on government to develop and present a National Poverty Reduction Strategy within six months, arguing that St. Maarten currently has numerous government initiatives that can help reduce poverty bu...
August 26, 2026
MP Kotai Proposes Redirecting Cg 4.75 Million to Tourism Upgrades and Business Climate Improvements | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY-- Member of Parliament Viren Kotai has submitted two budget-neutral amendments to the 2026 national budget that would redirect a combined Cg 4.75 million within the Ministry of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication, TEATT, from allocations h...
August 26, 2026
Kotai: Use ankle bracelets to free prison space for violent offenders | The Daily HeraldPOINTE BLANCHE--Democratic Party (DP) Member of Parliament (MP) Viren Kotai questioned why the ankle bracelet policy put in place by former Justice Minister Anna Richardson is not being used to free up prison space for violent offenders. He also raised concerns about me...
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The Ministry of VROMI confirms another fish die-off affecting the Great Salt Pond and has responded promptly to begin cleanup operations.
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August 26, 2026
MP Irion’s amendment proposes cutting increased travel budget to fund St. Maarten Day, Public Schools and NSI | The Peoples Tribune
GREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Ardwell Irion has submitted amendments to the 2026 national budget aimed at reducing the increased allocation for government travel and redirecting funds toward St. Maarten Day celebrations, public schools and the National Sports Institute,...
August 26, 2026
MP Lacroes proposes 5% travel budget cut amendment to support youth sports | The Peoples Tribune
GREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Francisco Lacroes has submitted a budget amendment proposing a five percent reduction in government travel allocations, with the funds redirected toward supporting young athletes and sports development in St. Maarten. Lacroes presented the amend...
August 26, 2026
MP Francisco Lacroes tables motion for tougher controls on motorbikes and scooters | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Francisco Lacroes has submitted a second motion on Wednesday calling for stronger registration, identification, ownership and accountability measures for scooters, motorbikes and similar motorized vehicles, arguing that enforcement on the r...
August 26, 2026
MP Francisco Lacroes proposes one-time vehicle disposal fee to help tackle car wrecks | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Francisco Lacroes has submitted a motion calling on government to consider introducing a one-time environmental vehicle disposal contribution as part of the ongoing amendment of St. Maarten’s Waste Ordinance, arguing that taxpayers should n...
August 26, 2026
MP Lyndon Lewis says Prosecutor’s Office will move forward with Alicante case to prosecute him | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Lyndon Lewis informed Parliament that he has received notice that the Prosecutor’s Office intends to move forward with prosecution in connection with the so-called “Alicante” investigation, a matter stemming from his period as Minister of J...
August 26, 2026
RISE Foundation back-to-school project helped about 300 students | The Daily HeraldPupils with their school bags PHILIPSBURG--The RISE Foundation has expanded its annual Back-to-School Support Project, providing uniforms, backpacks, school supplies and shoes to students at schools and organisations across St. Maarten. For its 2026 campaign, the foundation in...
August 26, 2026
Winair marks 65 years of connecting the Caribbean | The Daily HeraldWinair celebrates 65 years of inter-Caribbean travel. SIMPSON BAY--Winair marked its 65th anniversary on Sunday with a stakeholder celebration in St. Maarten, bringing together government officials, aviation and tourism representatives, business leaders, employees, shareholder...
August 26, 2026
Death from acquired West Nile Virus confirms virus circulating in the Netherlands | The Peoples TribuneUTRECHT, Netherlands--Dutch health authorities have confirmed the death of a person who contracted West Nile virus within the Netherlands, providing further evidence that the mosquito-borne virus is now circulating locally. The National Institute for Public Health and the Envi...
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August 26, 2026
Healthcare reform push continues as Minister Connor warns reserves are not a permanent fix | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA) Claret Connor has acknowledged that the financial sustainability of St. Maarten’s healthcare funds remains a major concern, warning that the current situation cannot continue to be managed by allowing res...
Read more : Healthcare reform push continues as Minister Connor warns reserves are not a permanent fix | The Peoples Tribune
August 25, 2026
WIB to Host “Walking into the Future – Building Progress” Walk-a-Thon | Soualiganewsday
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Windward Islands Bank (WIB) is pleased to invite the public to participate in its upcoming Walk-a-Thon, “Walking into the Future – Building Progress,” taking place on Sunday, August 30, 2026, beginning at the WIB Bush Road Digital Branch. The com...
August 25, 2026
PM: St. Maarten must answer major questions before opening cannabis market | The Peoples Tribune
GREAT BAY--Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina has cautioned against allowing St. Maarten’s cannabis legislation to move ahead of the country’s fundamental policy decisions, warning Parliament that Government must first determine what type of cannabis policy it actually want...
August 24, 2026
Gumbs says Mullet Bay sale still awaits clarity on property boundaries | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Minister of Finance Marinka Gumbs told Parliament during the continuation of the 2026 Budget debate that the eventual sale of the Mullet Bay property remains an important part of the wider financial arrangements surrounding the resolution process, but an outsta...
August 23, 2026
UPDATED: Police Seek Community Assistance in Locating Missing 12-Year-Old Girl | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) is pleased to announce that 12-year-old Keithy Serell Bryan Soriano, who was reported missing earlier today, Sunday, August 23, 2026, has been located safely. KPSM officers are currently working to establi...
August 22, 2026
Armed and dangerous suspect remains wanted in “Alligator” double-murder investigationThe Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) and the Prosecutor’s Office are renewing their appeal for information concerning the suspected shooter in the ongoing “Alligator” investigation. The suspect remains at large and is considered armed and dangerous.
