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Wage tax is not keeping pace with St. Maarten’s economic growth, CBCS says | The Peoples Tribune

September 28, 2026

Wage tax is not keeping pace with St. Maarten’s economic growth, CBCS says | The Peoples Tribune

GREAT BAY--St. Maarten’s economy is growing, tourism activity is expanding and government revenues have improved, but one important source of income for the country is not keeping pace: wage tax. The Centrale Bank van Curaçao en St. Maarten (CBCS), in its September 2026 E...

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August 19, 2026

CSEC regional mathematics pass rate remains below 50% as CXC releases 2026 Results, CAPE excels | The Peoples Tribune

GREAT BAY--Fewer than half of the students who sat Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) Mathematics across the region earned a passing grade in 2026, despite an improvement in performance, according to results announced Tuesday by the Caribbean Examinations Council...

CSEC regional mathematics pass rate remains below 50% as CXC releases 2026 Results, CAPE excels | The Peoples Tribune

August 19, 2026

ECONOMY / Payment delays: the local authority announces measures | Faxinfo

After several weeks of tension, economic representatives were received by the Collectivity on August 12. A delegation from FIPCOM–MEDEF Saint-Martin/CCISM/Association BTP has once again raised concerns about delays in payment of public contracts, administrative blockages and p...

ECONOMY / Payment delays: the local authority announces measures | Faxinfo

August 19, 2026

Heyliger-Marten targets more visitor spending, longer stays and stronger year-round tourism | The Peoples Tribune

GREAT BAY--Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication Grisha Heyliger-Marten says St. Maarten’s Cg 3.785 million strategic tourism marketing budget is expected to protect the country’s existing tourism economy while potentially generating hundreds o...

Heyliger-Marten targets more visitor spending, longer stays and stronger year-round tourism | The Peoples Tribune

August 19, 2026

SMSF Celebrates first Centro Caribe Sports Education opportunity in Sports Journalism | The Peoples Tribune

GREAT BAY--The St. Maarten Sports Federation (SMSF) is marking another milestone in its commitment to strengthening the country’s sporting sector through education, capacity building and regional partnerships, following the participation of Latoya Lake of SXM Sports in a...

SMSF Celebrates first Centro Caribe Sports Education opportunity in Sports Journalism | The Peoples Tribune

August 19, 2026

REWARD / Three Sandy Ground citizens honored for their commitment | Faxinfo

On the occasion of the 39th Sandy Ground festival, Saturday, August 15, the Collectivity presented a certificate of recognition to three residents of the neighborhood for their commitment to local life: Juliette Irish, Antero Santos and David Francillette. Founder of the assoc...

REWARD / Three Sandy Ground citizens honored for their commitment | Faxinfo

August 19, 2026

MEETING / Students: The Community discusses their future | Faxinfo

Une vingtaine de personnes, majoritairement des étudiants accompagnés de quelques parents, ont participé vendredi 14 août au “Meet and Greet” organisé à la CCISM avec Louis Mussington. Pour la 3e année consécutive, le président de la Collectivité a rencontré des étudiants sain...

MEETING / Students: The Community discusses their future | Faxinfo

August 19, 2026

NOTICE / An outboard motor is looking for its owner | Faxinfo

Un moteur hors-bord Yamaha Enduro a été saisi récemment lors d’une opération menée par la police de Sint Maarten. Les autorités recherchent désormais son propriétaire légitime, qui pourrait avoir signalé sa disparition ou son vol. Toute personne pensant reconnaître l’équipemen...

NOTICE / An outboard motor is looking for its owner | Faxinfo

August 18, 2026

MP Labega: Outdated laws still holding back public transportation reform | The Peoples Tribune

GREAT BAY- - Member of Parliament Dimar Labega says information provided by the Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication (TEATT) during the 2026 budget process has strengthened the case for urgent reform of St. Maarten’s Passenger Transportation O...

MP Labega: Outdated laws still holding back public transportation reform | The Peoples Tribune

August 18, 2026

Tackling: Existing tint law is clear, concerns safety, and will not be legalized for an annual fee | The Peoples Tribune

GREAT BAY--The Minister of Justice has rejected a proposal to introduce an annual paid permit allowing motorists to exceed St. Maarten’s legal window-tint limits, saying the existing restrictions are based on road and law-enforcement safety and should not be converted into exe...

Tackling: Existing tint law is clear,  concerns safety, and will not be  legalized for an annual fee | The Peoples Tribune

August 18, 2026

CPS Concludes World Breastfeeding Week 2026 with successful Moms’ Health Fair | The Peoples Tribune

GREAT BAY--Collective Prevention Services (CPS) has concluded its 2026 World Breastfeeding Week activities following a series of community initiatives that culminated with the third annual Moms’ Health Fair on Saturday, August 8. This year’s observance was held under the theme...

CPS Concludes World Breastfeeding Week 2026 with successful Moms’ Health Fair | The Peoples Tribune

August 18, 2026

MP Lewis to the Minister of Justice: “What do you have to hide?” | The Peoples Tribune

GREAT BAY--Nation Opportunity Wealth (NOW) Member of Parliament (MP) and Vice Chairman of the Justice Committee in Parliament, Lyndon Lewis has expressed concern over the Minister of Justice, Nathalie Tackling, refusal to commission an independent review into the temporary des...

MP Lewis to the Minister of  Justice: “What do you have to hide?” | The Peoples Tribune

August 18, 2026

Only two Personnel Advisors Serving the entire Government as vacancies pile up | The Peoples Tribune

GREAT BAY--Before Government can effectively fill vacancies across the public service, it must first strengthen the very department responsible for hiring, developing and supporting its employees, according to information provided to Parliament on the serious capacity cha...

Only two Personnel Advisors Serving the entire Government as vacancies pile up | The Peoples Tribune

August 18, 2026

Aqua Mania Adventures announces the 11th Annual of Pink Sunset Sail on October 3rd | The Peoples Tribune

SIMPSON BAY--Aqua Mania Adventures proud to announce the 11th annual Pink Sunset Sail, set to take place on Saturday, October 3rd, 2026. The eagerly awaited Pink Event,  raises awareness and funds for local breast cancer foundations: The Elektralyets and Positive Foundati...

Aqua Mania Adventures announces the 11th Annual of Pink Sunset Sail on October 3rd | The Peoples Tribune