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Ottley: St. Maarten must learn from Aruba to bring electricity costs down | The Peoples Tribune

September 29, 2026

Ottley: St. Maarten must learn from Aruba to bring electricity costs down | The Peoples Tribune

GREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Omar Ottley used the continuation of Parliament’s Central Committee handling of the draft 2027 national budget on Tuesday to place St. Maarten’s electricity costs, dependence on imported fuel and relationship with fuel supplier SOL firmly b...

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August 16, 2026

Parliament receives more than 1,300 pages of answers to its 2,500 questions ahead of Budget 2026 debate | The Peoples Tribune

GREAT BAY--Members of Parliament have received more than 1,300 pages of responses from government containing answers to over 2,500 questions they submitted to the government in preparation for the public debate on St. Maarten’s 2026 national budget. The extensive package of in...

Parliament receives more than 1,300 pages of answers to its 2,500 questions ahead of Budget 2026 debate | The Peoples Tribune

August 16, 2026

GEBE opens recruitment for CEO, CFO and COO positions | The Peoples Tribune

GREAT BAY--NV GEBE has officially opened recruitment for three senior executive positions as the utility company moves to strengthen its leadership structure and long-term organizational capacity. The recruitment process for Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Office...

GEBE opens recruitment for CEO, CFO and COO positions | The Peoples Tribune

August 16, 2026

St. Maarten patients in Colombia remain safe as SZV works to secure return flights | The Peoples Tribune

GREAT BAY--St. Maarten patients receiving medical care in Colombia remain safe and continue to receive treatment following the earthquake that affected parts of the country earlier this week, Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor Claret Connor said Friday. He...

St. Maarten patients in Colombia remain safe as SZV works to secure return flights | The Peoples Tribune

August 16, 2026

CBCS considers extra bank safety buffer as financial system remains stable | The Peoples Tribune

GREAT BAY--The Central Bank of Curaçao and St. Maarten, CBCS, is considering requiring commercial banks to build an additional financial safety cushion during stable economic periods, money that could later be freed up to help banks continue lending during hurricanes, eco...

CBCS considers extra bank safety buffer as financial system remains stable | The Peoples Tribune

August 16, 2026

Telem launches YourWay, brings more data, flexibility and easier prepaid service | The Peoples Tribune

GREAT BAY--Telem is making it easier for customers to stay connected with the launch of Telem YourWay, an improved prepaid experience designed to offer more data, more flexibility, and a simpler way to manage mobile services. Telem YourWay introduces new and improved prepaid d...

Telem launches YourWay, brings more data, flexibility and easier prepaid service | The Peoples Tribune

August 16, 2026

Minister of Education: Back-to-School Message 2026-2027 School Year | Soualiganewsday

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) – The Minister of Education, Culture, Youth & Sport (MECYS) Melissa Gumbs released her back-to-school message on Sunday, August 16, 2026, as parents, guardians, children, teenagers, teachers, and school support staff prepare for the opening of the...

Minister of Education: Back-to-School Message 2026-2027 School Year | Soualiganewsday

August 16, 2026

FAVE Opens 2026–2027 Academic Year Under the Theme “The Power of Us” | Soualiganewsday

SINT MAARTEN (CUL DE SAC) - The Foundation for Academic and Vocational Education (FAVE) officially opened the 2026–2027 academic year on Thursday, August 13, bringing staff together under the theme “The Power of Us!” and reinforcing the importance of unity, collaboration, well...

FAVE Opens 2026–2027 Academic Year Under the Theme “The Power of Us” | Soualiganewsday

August 16, 2026

Minister Arrindell Receives Courtesy Visit from Former Governor of Sint Maarten | Soualiganewsday

THE NETHERLANDS (THE HAGUE) – Minister Plenipotentiary Drs. Gracita R. Arrindell on Thursday August 13 th , 2026, welcomed former Governor of Sint Maarten, Drs. Eugene. B. Holiday for a courtesy visit. The meeting featured a cordial exchange on matters of mutual interest and d...

Minister Arrindell Receives Courtesy Visit from Former Governor of Sint Maarten | Soualiganewsday

August 15, 2026

Caribbean hurricane-season travel up 21%, St. Maarten highlighted as regional gateway | The Peoples Tribune

GREAT BAY--New sales data from travel insurance marketplace Squaremouth shows Caribbean travel during the 2026 hurricane season running 21 percent ahead of the same period last year, while St. Maarten has been highlighted as one of the destinations continuing to attract t...

Caribbean hurricane-season travel up 21%, St. Maarten highlighted as regional gateway | The Peoples Tribune

August 15, 2026

Robert Luckock laid to rest Friday, celebration of life at SMYC Aug. 30 | The Daily Herald

SUCKER GARDEN--Friends and loved ones gathered Friday afternoon at Royal Funeral Home in Sucker Garden to say their final goodbye to longtime journalist Robert Luckock, who passed away at the age of 74 following a brief illness.  The intimate farewell was attended by a sm...

Robert Luckock laid to rest Friday, celebration of life at SMYC Aug. 30 | The Daily Herald

August 15, 2026

5 to 10 St Maarten patients await return from Colombia | The Daily Herald

PHILIPSBURG-- Approximately five to ten St Maarten patients, excluding companions, are currently awaiting their return home from Colombia following the earthquake that affected parts of the country earlier this week.  Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labo...

5 to 10 St Maarten patients await return from Colombia | The Daily Herald

August 15, 2026

Main Landfill to Temporarily Close Sunday Afternoon for Fiber Optic Installation Works | Government of Sint Maarten

The Ministry of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment & Infrastructure (VROMI) advises the public that the Main Landfill will temporarily close on Sunday, August 16, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. until the end of the day to facilitate essential trenching and fiber optic in...

Main Landfill to Temporarily Close Sunday Afternoon for Fiber Optic Installation Works | Government of Sint Maarten

August 14, 2026

Minister of Public Health Provides Update on Sint Maarten Patients Receiving Medical Care in Colombia | Government of Sint Maarten

The Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA), the Honorable Claret Connor, hereby informs the public of the current status of Sint Maarten patients receiving medical care in Colombia following the earthquake that affected parts of the country ear...

Minister of Public Health Provides Update on Sint Maarten Patients Receiving Medical Care in Colombia | Government of Sint Maarten