The Peoples Tribune

August 12, 2026

GREAT BAY--Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina has raised concern over what he described as a visible increase in littering across St. Maarten, warning that the country is becoming progressively dirtier and urging residents to take greater personal responsibility for the waste th...

August 12, 2026

CAY BAY--The Ministry of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment and Infrastructure, VROMI, in collaboration with the Cay Bay Community Council and SOL, commenced cleanup and rehabilitation works at the Cay Bay Cemetery on August 11. The works follow more than 13 ye...

August 12, 2026

GREAT BAY--The Ministry of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication, TEATT, will begin publishing the names of public transportation permit holders who have successfully completed the 2026 Confirmation Letter Process and whose records have been verified by th...

August 12, 2026

GREAT BAY--Government and Parliament have budgeted a combined 3,305,069 for travel in 2026, with the seven government ministries accounting for 1,873,709 and Parliament, together with its Secretariat or Griffie, accounting for another 1,431,360, according to figures contained...

August 12, 2026

GREAT BAY--Internationally recognized Sint Maarten DJ and radio personality The Cut Creator DJ OutKast is set to take the stage at the 2026 World Creole Music Festival (WCMF) in Dominica, joining an impressive lineup of regional and international stars for one of the Caribbean...

August 12, 2026

GREAT BAY--ONESXM is calling for a broader national discussion on the economic dimensions of independence, arguing that stronger cooperation between Africa and the Caribbean could open new opportunities in trade, investment, education, tourism and development for the people of...

August 11, 2026

GREAT BAY----The Department of Youth, within the Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport, has concluded the 28th Annual Business Outreach & Placement Program, BOPP 2026, with 81 young people completing workplace placements, training and employment experiences...

August 11, 2026

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas--American Airlines and Infinium today announced its first delivery of electro sustainable aviation fuel (eSAF) to a commercial airport for use in a commercial passenger flight, marking a major milestone in the decarbonization of aviation. The eSAF was all...

August 11, 2026

GREAT BAY--Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport Melissa Gumbs has underscored the impact that discrimination, bullying and concerns about personal safety can have on the educational and personal development of young people, following her participation in the WorldPr...

August 11, 2026

GREAT BAY--Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina has extended heartfelt condolences to the Government and people of Colombia following the devastating earthquake that struck the country on Monday, August 10, resulting in loss of life, injuries and widespread destruction. The Prime...

August 11, 2026

GREAT BAY--The Ministry of Justice, in collaboration with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), has completed a pilot structured sports and physical fitness initiative at Point Blanche Prison as part of the ongoing Detention Sector Reform Program (DSRP). T...

August 11, 2026

GREAT BAY--The St. Maarten Baseball and Softball Federation officially opened its Double-A baseball season on Sunday, marking the first time the Federation has assumed responsibility for organizing and managing the league. Federation President Natasha Richardson said five team...

August 11, 2026

GREAT BAY--Community advocate Nzinga Lake is calling on families, friends and the wider St. Maarten community to pay greater attention to the emotional and practical burden carried by caregivers, launching a personal appeal under the theme, “Who Checks on Us?” “Check on the pe...