The Peoples Tribune

August 22, 2026

GREAT BAY- - Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport Melissa Gumbs used her closing remarks during the 2026 Budget debate to call for greater shared responsibility across St. Maarten, stressing that Government funding alone cannot deliver the outcomes the country...

August 22, 2026

GREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Ludmila de Weever has strongly questioned government’s prioritization of cannabis regulation, warning that St. Maarten is not sufficiently prepared for the possible public health, mental health, regulatory and financial consequences while m...

August 22, 2026

GREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Christopher Wever used his contribution to the continuation of the 2026 Budget debate on Friday to renew his call for greater attention to special needs education, proposing that organizations serving special needs students receive greater...

August 22, 2026

GREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Sjamira Roseburg is preparing a budget amendment to redirect approximately XCG 230,000 in unused personnel funds toward hiring legislative lawyers on a consultancy basis, while also moving to expand tax relief on essential goods and strengt...

August 22, 2026

GREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Francisco Lacroes has issued a strong appeal for greater police visibility, removal of illegal firearms and more opportunities for young people in St. Peters, saying the district should not reach a point where violence, street activity and...

August 21, 2026

GREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Darryl York used the 2026 budget debate to question whether Parliament has been given enough information to responsibly approve government spending, arguing that ministries continue to request millions of guilders while basic information on...

August 21, 2026

GREAT BAY--Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor Claret Connor is honoring St. Maarten’s senior citizens on World Senior Citizen Day 2026, recognizing their contribution to the development of the country and reaffirming the Ministry’s responsibility to s...

August 21, 2026

GREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Omar Ottley used the 2026 budget debate to demand concrete relief for GEBE consumers, question decisions surrounding the authorization of a doctor to practice, and challenge government over delayed revenue measures, Justice commitments and...

August 21, 2026

GREAT MAN--Member of Parliament Dimar Labega announced during the 2026 budget debate that he will bring forward motions focused on establishing a National Poverty Reduction Strategy, addressing government’s critical human-resource and salary challenges, and developing a N...

August 21, 2026

GREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Veronica Jansen-Webster is calling on government to move General Health Insurance forward, warning that St. Maarten cannot continue identifying its healthcare funds as a major financial risk year after year while implementation of the long-...

August 21, 2026

GREAT BAY -- Member of Parliament Veronica Jansen-Webster says it is unacceptable that residents who already pay taxes are increasingly taking it upon themselves to remove garbage from roadsides and neighborhoods, as she called on government to take immediate action while...

August 21, 2026

GREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Viren Kotai is calling on government to move beyond years of discussion on tax reform and present Parliament and the public with a clear picture of what the new tax system will look like, when the transition will begin and when residents an...

August 21, 2026

GREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Viren Kotai is calling on the Ministry of VROMI to consider introducing an official, fee-based expedited permit-processing system and, if necessary, outsourcing parts of the review process to qualified external professionals as the Ministry...