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July 26, 2026

Jason Lista: The word politician is too small for Claude Wathey | The Peoples Tribune

GREAT BAY--Jason Lista, grandson of the late Dr. Claude Wathey, said the word “politician” is too limited to capture the life, leadership and national impact of the man he described as the Father of his Country and dubbed "the ole man" as the most consequential leader St....

July 26, 2026

Wescot-Williams calls for renewed commitment to nation-building at Dr. Claude Wathey Centennial | The Peoples Tribune

July 26, 2026

Heyliger-Marten marks Wathey Centennial, calls for his vision and service to be carried forward | The Peoples Tribune

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July 26, 2026

PJIA builds Aviation Training Academy as nine ATS trainees earn FDO certification | The Peoples Tribune

SXM AIRPORT--Princess Juliana International Airport is developing the PJIA Aviation Training Academy, an initiative intended to bring essential aviation training to St. Maarten and eventually serve professionals from neighbouring islands. For many years, aspiring air traf...

July 26, 2026

Updated study puts price on cheaper Saba, Statia flights | The Peoples Tribune

GREAT BAY--An updated economic study has placed a clearer price on plans to make flights between St. Maarten, Saba and St. Eustatius more affordable, concluding that financial assistance aimed specifically at residents would cost government far less than subsidising every pass...

July 25, 2026

New-Look Euro banknotes expected in coming years as ECB opens public vote | The Peoples Tribune

FRANKFURT--New-look euro banknotes are expected to enter circulation in the years following 2026, after the European Central Bank selects the final design for the next series around the end of this year. The ECB clarified that the winning design will first undergo further deve...

July 24, 2026

Police union says crime requires whole-of-government response | The Peoples Tribune

GREAT BAY--The NAPB St. Maarten Police Union has welcomed Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication Grisha Heyliger-Marten’s initiative to convene an urgent meeting with the Ministry of Justice and other partners following recent criminal incidents...

July 24, 2026

TEATT moves forward with SXM Investment Promotion Agency | The Peoples Tribune

GREAT BAY--The Ministry of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication has awarded a contract to Pinnacle Consultants, a St. Maarten-based consulting firm, to develop the institutional and operational framework for the establishment of an Investment Promoti...

July 24, 2026

Levenstone pledges disciplined, compassionate leadership as Island Governor of Saba | The Peoples Tribune

SABA--Jocelyn Roberto Levenstone formally accepted the office of Island Governor of Saba on July 9, pledging to exercise his authority with discipline, humility and respect for the generations that shaped the island. Levenstone, addressing members of the Island Councils and Ex...

July 23, 2026

Heyliger-Marten requests urgent meeting on crime in tourism areas | The Peoples Tribune

GREAT BAY--Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication Grisha Heyliger-Marten has requested an urgent joint meeting with Minister of Justice Nathalie Tackling, the Police Force of St. Maarten and the Prosecutor’s Office to discuss recent crimina...

July 23, 2026

Anti-Poverty Platform calls for poverty to be a 2026 budget priority through amendment | The Peoples Tribune

GREAT BAY--The St. Maarten Anti-Poverty Platform has called on the Government and Parliament to amend the 2026 Country Budget so that reducing poverty becomes a measurable budget priority supported by clear targets, verified household data and regular reporting. In an open let...

July 23, 2026

Emil Lee appointed Government representative to STA supervisory council, will move to finalise notary | The Peoples Tribune

GREAT BAY--Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Traffic and Telecommunication Grisha Heyliger-Marten has appointed former Minister Emil Lee as the Government of St. Maarten’s representative on the Supervisory Council of the St. Maarten Tourism Authority Foundation, clearing...

July 23, 2026

Contour Airlines announces new nonstop service between St. Thomas and St. Maarten | The Peoples Tribune

SXM AIRPORT--Contour Airlines today announced new nonstop service connecting two of the Caribbean's most iconic destinations: St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, and St. Maarten. The new route will operate between Cyril E. King Airport (STT) and Princess Juliana International Air...