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September 26, 2026

Former Minister of Finance to Join Financial Supervision Curaçao and Sint Maarten Board as of October 1 | Soualiganewsday

SINT MAARTEN/THE NETHERLANDS - The Kingdom Council of Ministers has approved the nomination for appointment of Perry F.M. Geerlings as a new member of the Board of Financial Supervision Curaçao and Sint Maarten (Cft). Geerlings takes a seat in the Board on the recommendation o...

September 25, 2026

Over 90 turn out for succession land townhall, MP York presents his law for feedback | The Peoples Tribune

September 25, 2026

CBCS: St. Maarten Surplus Improves, But Debt Stock and Arrears Rise | The Peoples Tribune

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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

GREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Franklin Meyers has proposed redirecting Cg 2 million within the Ministry of Justice to help settle outstanding retroactive salary obligations owed to police personnel, while also tabling a separate motion seeking funding to advance the Rya...

August 26, 2026

MP Roseburg motion seeks price controls and monitoring to ensure turn-over-tax relief reaches consumers | The Peoples Tribune

GREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Sjamira Roseburg has tabled a second motion aimed at addressing the rising cost of basic necessities, calling on government to connect tax relief on essential goods with active price monitoring so that exemptions granted under the turnover tax,...

August 26, 2026

MP Sjamira Roseburg motion calls for crackdown on Illegal garbage dumping with fines and public reporting | The Peoples Tribune

GREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Sjamira Roseburg has tabled a motion calling on government to move within 60 days on a series of measures to combat littering and illegal dumping, including a permanent enforcement unit, patrols at known dumping hotspots, bilingual warning signs...

August 26, 2026

MP York Pushes Orange and Blue Economy motions to expand St. Maarten’s Economic base | The Peoples Tribune

GREAT 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 Tribune

GREAT 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 Tribune

GREAT 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 Tribune

GREAT 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 Herald

POINTE 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...

August 26, 2026

VROMI confirms another fish die-off affecting the Great Salt Pond

The Ministry of VROMI confirms another fish die-off affecting the Great Salt Pond and has responded promptly to begin cleanup operations.

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 Tribune

GREAT 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 Tribune

GREAT 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...