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August 01, 2026

Justice Ministry says UNOPS independent review upheld Heyliger sentence calculation | The Peoples Tribune

GREAT BAY--An independent technical review requested by the Ministry of Justice found that Point Blanche Prison correctly calculated the sentence and credited pre-trial detention in the matter concerning former minister and MP Theo Heyliger, according to a Ministry statement a...

August 01, 2026

Statia Govt confirms 19,000-barrel fuel oil spill contained at GTI terminal | The Peoples Tribune

August 01, 2026

First island-wide assessment of Pope’s head cactus completed | The Peoples Tribune

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January 01, 2026

MP Wescot-Williams Calls for Respect for Sint Maarten and a Shared National Vision

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Member of Parliament (MP) Sarah Wescot-Williams has issued a call for renewed national purpose in the new year, urging citizens and leadership alike to embrace responsibility, participation, and respect for Sint Maarten as th...

January 01, 2026

New Year’s Message 2026 by the Honorable Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina to the People of St. Maarten | Government of Sint Maarten

January 01, 2026

Prime Minister’s New Year’s Message 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) – New Year’s Message from the Prime Minister of Sint Maarten Hon. Dr. Luc Mercelina: Fellow citizens of St. Maarten, As we step into 2026, I extend warm wishes of health, strength, and renewed hope to every household across our...

January 01, 2026

Prime Minister Mercelina: eSXM Digital Government Transformation

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - At its core, digital transformation is about strengthening how government works as a whole: setting the right rules, building shared digital platforms, and delivering public services that are simple to access, secure to use, ...

December 31, 2025

KPSM Thanks Minister of Justice Tackling for Her Role in Acquiring Specialized Vehicles

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) has received specialized vehicles from the Netherlands to enhance the operational capacity of its A-Team. These vehicles will support the team in responding more effectively to high-ris...

December 31, 2025

MP Lewis: New Year brings renewed hope, fresh opportunities, and a chance to recommit ourselves

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) – Member of Parliament (MP) Lyndon Lewis from the Nation Opportunity Wealth (NOW) faction released his new year’s message on New Year’s Eve, Wednesday, December 31, 2025: “As we welcome the New Year, I extend warm greetings and...

December 31, 2025

Port St. Maarten to Welcome New Year with Dual Inaugural Calls from Sun Princess and Allura

PORT ST. MAARTEN – Port St. Maarten Group (PSG) is proud to announce a historic start to the New Year as it welcomes two magnificent vessels for their maiden calls to the "Friendly Island." On January 1, 2026, the Port will host Princess Cruises' next...