The Peoples Tribune

August 26, 2026

GREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Francisco Lacroes has submitted a motion calling on government to consider introducing a one-time environmental vehicle disposal contribution as part of the ongoing amendment of St. Maarten’s Waste Ordinance, arguing that taxpayers should n...

August 26, 2026

GREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Lyndon Lewis informed Parliament that he has received notice that the Prosecutor’s Office intends to move forward with prosecution in connection with the so-called “Alicante” investigation, a matter stemming from his period as Minister of J...

August 26, 2026

UTRECHT, Netherlands--Dutch health authorities have confirmed the death of a person who contracted West Nile virus within the Netherlands, providing further evidence that the mosquito-borne virus is now circulating locally. The National Institute for Public Health and the Envi...

August 26, 2026

GREAT BAY--Minister of Finance, Honorable Marinka Gumbs, has expressed her appreciation for the service and leadership of outgoing President of the Central Bank of Curaçao and St. Maarten (CBCS), Richard Doornbosch, recognizing his contribution to the monetary union and h...

August 26, 2026

GREAT BAY--The Cannabis Legislative Inter-Ministerial Workgroup has responded to concerns raised by Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina over mental health, youth protection, treatment capacity, product safety, enforcement and institutional readiness, saying these are not overlook...

August 26, 2026

GREAT BAY--Minister of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment and Infrastructure (VROMI) Patrice Gumbs has provided a fuller explanation of building permit figures presented during the 2026 Budget Debate, stressing that the reference to only five permits being “del...

August 26, 2026

GREAT BAY--Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina has emphasized that Government, and by extension himself, must first receive and review the necessary information before drawing conclusions or taking final decisions regarding cannabis legislation in St. Maarten. Addressing question...

August 26, 2026

GREAT BAY--RISE Foundation has completed the core phase of its 2026 Back-to-School Support Project, providing critical school assistance to students across St. Maarten while expanding its reach beyond its original target through additional donations and community partnerships....

August 26, 2026

GREAT BAY-- President of the Sint Maarten Bodybuilding and Fitness Association (SMBBFA), Shamire R. Connor, has decided to put himself to the test by returning to the competitive stage and representing Sint Maarten at two major international bodybuilding and fitness champ...

August 25, 2026

GREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Egbert J. Doran is questioning how government can report a positive financial result while businesses that have provided goods and services remain unpaid and civil servants continue waiting on outstanding payments and benefits. During the 2...

August 25, 2026

GREAT BAY--Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport Melissa Gumbs acknowledged that while progress is being made within government, she remains concerned about the structural challenges facing Sint Maarten and believes the country must be willing to confront difficult i...

August 25, 2026

GREAT BAY-- Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport Melissa Gumbs has clarified her recent comments regarding churches and youth issues, stating that her remarks were not intended as criticism of churches or their role in society, but rather a call for youth discu...

August 25, 2026

GREAT BAY--Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport Melissa Gumbs has acknowledged that public schools are currently operating under a reactive maintenance system, where repairs are generally addressed after problems are reported or identified rather than through a...