The Peoples Tribune

October 16, 2026

GREAT BAY--St. Maarten recorded a remarkable 51.2 percent increase in air travel by U.S. citizens in September 2026, adding nearly 6,000 trips compared with the same month last year and significantly outperforming the wider Caribbean, where American air travel grew by just 2.5...

October 16, 2026

GREAT BAY- - Stephanie Somersall, Managing Director of St. Maarten-based Steflogix, is encouraging more women to explore careers in pest management while strengthening professional standards in an industry traditionally dominated by men. Somersall has completed several sp...

October 16, 2026

GREAT BAY- - The Netherlands is preparing to introduce anti-ship missiles into its military capabilities in the Caribbean, marking a significant expansion of Dutch defence operations in the region as the government moves to strengthen security across the Caribbean part of...

October 16, 2026

GREAT BAY--A new Dutch national security risk assessment warns that a tsunami could have more devastating consequences for Caribbean islands such as St. Maarten than a major hurricane, raising questions not only about the country's early-warning capabilities but also whet...

October 16, 2026

SAN JUAN-- Cruise passenger volumes in the Caribbean are projected to reach approximately 21 million by 2031, nearly double the 11 million recorded in 2019, as continued global industry expansion creates opportunities for Caribbean destinations to attract visitors, investment...

October 16, 2026

GREAT BAY--Nonprofit organizations in St. Maarten, Saba and St. Eustatius will have an opportunity next week to meet directly with Dutch government officials responsible for administering the Legacy to Future Funds, a subsidy program supporting Caribbean initiatives addressing...

October 16, 2026

WILLEMSTAD--President of Parliament Sarah Wescot-Williams says the Parliaments of St. Maarten, Aruba and Curaçao must strengthen their collective influence within the Kingdom of the Netherlands and ensure that decisions affecting their countries are not made without meaningful...

October 16, 2026

KRALENDIJK--Dutch State Secretary for Kingdom Relations Eric van der Burg has raised concerns about political interference in Bonaire's civil service and delays in government decision-making, warning that the island administration must improve its performance and deliver resul...

October 16, 2026

KRALENDIJK--Bonaire has received its first bus for a planned public transportation system, marking progress in a project that has experienced years of delays and received millions of dollars in financial support from the Netherlands. The bus arrived on October 14, with the isl...

October 16, 2026

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico--Cruise passengers beginning or ending their voyages at a destination spend significantly more money locally than those making a brief port-of-call visit, according to figures highlighted during the 32nd Annual Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA)...