July 17, 2026
MP Darryl York submits first legislative initiative to strengthen St. Maarten's road infrastructure | The Peoples Tribune
July 17, 2026
Tax Office: Registered St. Maarten residents do not pay hotel room tax | The Peoples TribunePHILIPSBURG--Residents who are registered in St. Maarten’s Civil Registry are not required to pay room tax when staying at local hotels, apartments, guesthouses or other accommodations, the Tax Administration clarified on Thursday. The explanation follows numerous public comme...
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Sound 2000’s Earl “Churchie” York recognized by Antigua Prime Minister for stage production | The Peoples TribuneST.MAARTEN/ANTIGUA--Sound 2000, St. Maarten’s most recognized sound, stage and event production companies, marked a proud milestone recently when Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, the Honorable Gaston Browne, personally thanked Earl “Churchie” York for a job well done fol...
June 15, 2026
Min. Heyliger-Marten celebrates Curaçao’s historic World Cup debut: “One goal isstill a win” | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication (TEATT) Grisha Heyliger-Marten has congratulated Curaçao’s national football team on its historic FIFA World Cup debut, saying that despite the 7–1 result against Germany, Curaçao gave the D...
June 15, 2026
ACP-SXM: No MPs or Ministers will be allowed to speak at Monday’s march to NV GEBE | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--The Association for Consumer Protection St. Maarten (ACP-SXM) has made clear that no Member of Parliament or Minister will be allowed to speak before, during or after Monday’s peaceful march to NV GEBE. ACP-SXM representative Peggy-Ann Richardson said elected a...
June 14, 2026
Minister of TEATT directs Port SXM to develop traffic and passenger flow management plan | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY- - Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Traffic and Telecommunication (TEATT), Grisha Heyliger-Marten, has formally instructed Port St. Maarten Group (PSG) to develop and submit a Comprehensive Congestion and Passenger Flow Management Plan aimed at addressing...
June 14, 2026
Care Conference marks launch of Unite in Care for Saba, Statia, Bonaire | The Peoples TribuneKRALENDIJK- - Bonaire hosted the Care Conference 2026 on Wednesday, June 10, and Thursday, June 11, bringing together care professionals, administrators, policymakers, researchers and sector partners under the theme “Future of Care in Saba, Statia and St. Eustatius: Standing S...
June 14, 2026
Sonesta Maho’s Pelican’s Nest Sky Deck in soft opening phase | The Peoples TribuneMAHO--Sonesta Maho Beach Resort, Casino & Spa has announced that its new Pelican’s Nest Sky Deck is now in its soft opening phase, giving its guests the first opportunity to experience the resort’s newest rooftop entertainment and adventure destination. The initial soft op...
June 14, 2026
Saba Island Governor Jonathan Johnson receives royal honour at farewell ceremony | The Peoples TribuneSABA--Island Governor Jonathan Johnson (pictured above left) has received a Royal Honour in recognition of his years of service and dedication to Saba during his farewell ceremony as Governor on Saturday. Johnson was appointed Ridder in de Orde van Oranje-Nassau during his far...
June 14, 2026
ACP-SXM calls for 5,000 people to shut down Philipsburg, join peaceful march to GEBE | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY- - Peggy-Ann Richardson, President of the Association for Consumer Protection St. Maarten (ACP-SXM) is calling on at least 5,000 people to take part in a peaceful march on Monday, June 15, beginning at 1:00 pm from the Government Administration Building to NV GE...
June 14, 2026
PM marks Flag Day with message of pride, responsibility and national unity | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Prime Minister Dr. Luc F.E. Mercelina marked St. Maarten Flag Day 2026 with a message centered on national pride, unity, resilience and the responsibility of every citizen to help shape the country’s future. In his Flag Day address, the Prime Minister said the...
June 14, 2026
Minister Melissa Gumbs urges St. Maarten to “Make It Visible, Make It Yours” for Flag Day 2026 | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport Affairs Melissa Gumbs marked Flag Day 2026 with a call for the people of St. Maarten to embrace the national flag not only as a symbol of identity, but as a shared responsibility, a source of pride and a living ex...
June 14, 2026
MP Wescot-Williams calls for respect, reflection and unity ahead of Flag Day | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Chairlady of Parliament Sarah Wescot-Williams has extended advance Flag Day greetings to the people of St. Maarten, calling on the population to mark National Flag Day with pride, reflection and respect for the symbol that represents the nation. Speaking in Parliame...
June 13, 2026
MP Veronica Jansen-Webster commends Sundial, MPC on improved exam results | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Veronica Jansen-Webster is extending her sincere congratulations to the management, teachers, support staff, students, and parents of Sundial School and Milton Peters College (MPC) following the remarkable improvement in their preliminary e...
June 13, 2026
GEBE is owed 184.7 million in unpaid bills, putting company under severe financial strain | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--NV GEBE is carrying Cg. 184.7 million in unpaid customer bills, placing significant financial pressure on the utility company as it continues efforts to maintain electricity and water services, recover outstanding balances, and address long-standing public concerns...
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