November 09, 2026
Visitor Tax could reach Parliament in early 2027, Gumbs says transaction tax still under review | The Peoples TribuneSXM Talks — Latest News from St. Maarten / St. Martin
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November 09, 2026
Finance Minister Gumbs: Cft has not indicated 2027 loan request would be rejected | The Peoples Tribune
November 09, 2026
Law on maritime boundary with St. Kitts and Nevis to Parliament | The Daily Herald
November 09, 2026
Gumbs says casinos and lottery operators are current on payments | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Minister of Finance Marinka Gumbs has indicated that casino and lottery operators in St. Maarten are current with their payment obligations to government, responding to concerns raised in Parliament about outstanding revenues from the gambling sector. The Minis...
November 09, 2026
St. Maarten makeup artist Antoinette Philips launches Soualigan Divine Palette in celebration of island's heritage | The Peoples TribuneTHE NETHERLANDS--St. Maarten-born makeup artist and entrepreneur Antoinette Philips (pictured) is celebrating her island's heritage through the launch of Soualigan Divine, a 22-shade eyeshadow palette inspired by the colors, communities and cultural landmarks of St. Maart...
November 09, 2026
Govt approves 50% reduction in gasoline import duty, relief expected for two to three Months | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Minister of Finance Marinka Gumbs announced in Parliament on Monday that the Council of Ministers has approved a temporary 50 percent reduction in the special import duty on gasoline, marking a decision by government to proceed with a measure intended to provid...
November 09, 2026
Gumbs confirms govt owes garages, some dealers refusing government vehicle repairs | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--The Government of St. Maarten has outstanding payments to several vehicle repair garages, including authorized dealerships, resulting in some service providers refusing to perform maintenance, repairs and warranty work until outstanding invoices are settled. Th...
November 09, 2026
Clarity on release of suspect arrested with firearms: Prosecutor's Office has authority over detention and release | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Minister of Justice Nathalie Tackling has confirmed that neither she nor Acting Minister of Justice Marinka Gumbs was informed by the Public Prosecutor's Office (OM) or asked to make any decision concerning the release of a woman arrested after three firearms w...
November 09, 2026
Rolandus Canal PPP: Gumbs' answers leave questions about agreement, costs and govt oversight | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Minister of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment and Infrastructure (VROMI) Patrice Gumbs has confirmed that work on the Rolandus Canal rehabilitation project in Suckergarden began while the public-private partnership (PPP) document discussed in Parlia...
November 09, 2026
ACP-SXM court case against GEBE goes on docket November 10, hearing expected in 2027 | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--The collective court case filed by the Association for Consumer Protection St. Maarten (ACP-SXM) against NV GEBE will formally appear on the docket of the Court of First Instance on Tuesday, November 10, marking the next procedural step in a legal challenge concerni...
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November 09, 2026
SMDC earns milestone international accreditation for Medical Laboratory Services | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--St. Maarten Diagnostic and Medical Center (SMDC) has achieved international accreditation for its medical laboratory under ISO 15189:2022, marking a milestone for the institution and strengthening confidence in the quality, competence and reliability of its diagnost...
Read more : SMDC earns milestone international accreditation for Medical Laboratory Services | The Peoples Tribune
November 09, 2026
Six Coast Guard Officers Take BAVPOL Oath Following Successful Completion of Training | Government of Sint Maarten
The Ministry of Justice congratulates six Coast Guard officers who officially took the BAVPOL oath on Thursday, October 29, 2026, administered by Acting Minister of Justice Marinka Gumbs. This marks an important milestone in their professional development, formally authorizing...
November 09, 2026
Caribbean pages brings local literature to classrooms as more St. Maarten schools prepare to join | The Peoples Tribune
GREAT BAY--Caribbean Pages, an eight-month literary initiative supported by the Dutch Foundation for Literature (Nederlands Letterenfonds), is gaining momentum in St. Maarten, with students at Asha Stevens Hillside Christian School participating in a program that combines Cari...
November 09, 2026
Minister of Finance Marinka Gumbs Encourages Public to Participate in 4th Annual Financial Literacy Month | Government of Sint MaartenThe Minister of Finance, Honorable Marinka Gumbs, is encouraging the people of Sint Maarten to take advantage of the activities organized by the Ministry of Finance in recognition of Financial Literacy Month 2026, under the theme “Make It Make Cents.” This November marks...
November 09, 2026
Heyliger-Marten still plans major Philipsburg transformation starting in 2027 | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Minister of TEATT Grisha Heyliger-Marten has announced plans to begin transforming Philipsburg into a more pedestrian-friendly capital featuring landscaped streets, improved building façades, upgraded lighting, revitalized alleyways, cultural entertainment and...
November 09, 2026
KPSM investigates robbery shooting on L.B. Scott Road | The Daily HeraldA shooting occurred during a suspected robbery at a residence on L.B. Scott road between St. Peters and Saunders. The circumstances surrounding the shooting remain under investigation. CUL DE SAC--The Police Force of St. Maarten (KPSM) is investigating a shooting during a susp...
November 09, 2026
MP Lewis seeks answers from Justice Minister on passenger’s release after firearms seizure. Cites Class Justice | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Member of Parliament (MP) and Chairman of the Justice Committee Lyndon Lewis is requesting that the Minister of Justice Nathalie Tackling give a written and a public update on the seizure of three firearms at Princess Juliana International Airpo...
November 09, 2026
BTP preparing new GEBE fuel tariff structure, minister tells Parliament | The Daily HeraldBTP logo PHILIPSBURG--Bureau Telecommunications and Post (BTP) is preparing a new fuel clause tariff structure for GEBE after the utilities company failed to submit a proposal addressing deficiencies identified in the evaluation by the Regulatory Authority of Curaçao RAC and B...
November 09, 2026
Govt. looking to establish centralised vehicle registration, ownership system | The Daily HeraldBacked up traffic PHILIPSBURG--Government is exploring the establishment of a centralised National Vehicle Titling System that would create a verified record linking vehicles to their legal owners and help address issues ranging from abandoned wrecks and stolen vehicles to roa...
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November 08, 2026
Parents, authorities urged to be alert as students gather in “hidden” spaces to smoke weed before school | The Peoples TribuneEBENEZER--Concerned residents of Ebenezer are calling on parents, school administrators and the relevant authorities to pay closer attention to groups of high school students reportedly gathering to smoke marijuana in the vicinity of GEBE and TelEm facilities in the district b...
Read more : Parents, authorities urged to be alert as students gather in “hidden” spaces to smoke weed before school | The Peoples Tribune
November 07, 2026
Minister Gumbs: Sun Resorts appeals Mullet Bay Beach ruling that the beach is public | The Peoples Tribune
GREAT BAY--Sun Resorts Limited N.V. has appealed the July 7, 2026 court ruling that declared Mullet Bay Beach public property and rejected the company's claim of ownership over the popular shoreline, Minister of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment and Infrastructure...
November 06, 2026
Heyliger-Marten targets Airbnb, vacation rentals with tax increase up to 12% over three tears | The Peoples Tribune
GREAT BAY--Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication (TEATT) Grisha Heyliger-Marten has outlined proposed changes to St. Maarten's Accommodation Tax Ordinance that would gradually increase the tax from its current 5% to 12% over three years, streng...
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
Five, six and seven ships in port over multiple days through February, beginning Nov 11 | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY – St. Maarten is preparing for a busy four-month period of cruise tourism, with several days between November 2026 and February 2027 expected to bring five, six and potentially seven cruise ships to the island. December is shaping up to be the busiest month for vesse...
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...
