The Peoples Tribune

September 21, 2026

SMPYA Proudly celebrates Showanna Arthurs Monroe University Graduation | The Peoples Tribune

GREAT BAY--The St. Martin Promoting Young Ambassadors Foundation (SMPYA), its President Angelique J.G. Romou, members and “The Kids Place” radio program are celebrating Senior SXM Young Ambassador Showanna Arthurs following her graduation from Monroe University with a Bac...

September 21, 2026

Minister Connor gets tested, urges men to make their Health a priority | The Peoples Tribune

September 21, 2026

Global oil supply concerns and rising price could bring new pressures to St. Maarten | The Peoples Tribune

All The Peoples Tribune

August 26, 2026

MP Wescot-Williams tables three motions on district development, community giving and litter enforcement | The Peoples Tribune

GREAT BAY, St. Maarten – Member of Parliament Sarah Wescot-Williams has tabled three motions aimed at strengthening community development, encouraging greater private support for causes of national importance and introducing a community-based approach to tackling littering and...

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 Meyers rejects claims he is trying to keep Theo Heyliger in prison | The Peoples Tribune

GREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Franklin Meyers has publicly and categorically rejected claims that he has attempted to influence whether Theo Heyliger remains incarcerated, saying he has never contacted anyone, participated in discussions or expressed a position that Heyliger...

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

MP Kotai to Tackling: Is there a personal issue with Theo? Wants answers on prison space and violent offenders | The Peoples Tribune

GREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Viren Kotai put a series of pointed questions to the Minister of Justice Nathalie Tackling during the 2026 budget debate, asking whether there is a “personal issue” affecting the continued incarceration of Theo Heyliger and demanding clarity on...

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...