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November 14, 2026

Synergy dominates SIMVA Senior League as championship finals approach | The Peoples Tribune

GREAT BAY--Synergy has emerged as the dominant force in the 2026 SIMVA Senior League, topping both the men's and women's divisions as the volleyball competition approaches its championship stage. With the men's preliminary round concluded, Synergy and Go For It have secur...

November 14, 2026

Justice Ministry seeks Dutch police reinforcements amid surge in armed robberies | The Peoples Tribune

November 13, 2026

Dutch government avoids collapse for now | The Peoples Tribune

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November 10, 2026

Instagram to use AI to detect teenagers hiding behind adult accounts | The Peoples Tribune

GREAT BAY--Social media giant Meta is expanding its artificial intelligence technology worldwide to identify teenagers who may have registered Instagram accounts using false birth dates, introducing additional safeguards intended to protect young users from inappropriate conte...

November 10, 2026

Democratic Party to hold National Council Congress November 22 | The Peoples Tribune

GREAT BAY--The Democratic Party (DP) of St. Maarten will convene its National Council Congress and General Meeting on Sunday, November 22, 2026, at the John Larmonie Center, bringing members together for board elections, reports from its representatives in Parliament and gover...

November 10, 2026

Minister Arrindell urges St. Maarten diaspora to share expertise and help build country's future | The Peoples Tribune

THE HAGUE--Minister Plenipotentiary of St. Maarten Gracita Arrindell has called on St. Maarteners living in the Netherlands, particularly students and young professionals, to remain connected to their homeland and contribute their knowledge, skills and professional expertise t...

November 10, 2026

National craft lab celebrates St. Maarten's heritage as young artists showcase their creations | The Peoples Tribune

GREAT BAY- - After eight weeks of hands-on learning and artistic development, the National Craft Lab concluded on Saturday, November 7, with an exhibition and certificate presentation ceremony at the Philipsburg Cultural Center, showcasing the creativity of young particip...

November 09, 2026

Finance Minister Gumbs says Post Office's long-term survival is slim | The Peoples Tribune

GREAT BAY--Minister of Finance Marinka Gumbs has warned that the long-term survival of Postal Services St. Maarten (PSS) remains uncertain without continued financial assistance from government, revealing that the government-owned company faces a negative equity position...

November 09, 2026

More than 150 young leaders gather as Interact Clubs take charge of Rotary Sunset Meeting | The Peoples Tribune

GREAT BAY--More than 150 young Interact members gathered on November 2 as the Rotary Club of St. Martin Sunset turned its general meeting over to student leaders in celebration of World Interact Week 2026, highlighting the role of young people in community service, leader...

November 09, 2026

Gumbs says casinos and lottery operators are current on payments | The Peoples Tribune

GREAT BAY--Minister of Finance Marinka Gumbs has indicated that casino and lottery operators in St. Maarten are current with their payment obligations to government, responding to concerns raised in Parliament about outstanding revenues from the gambling sector. The Minis...

November 09, 2026

Visitor Tax could reach Parliament in early 2027, Gumbs says transaction tax still under review | The Peoples Tribune

GREAT BAY--Minister of Finance Marinka Gumbs has confirmed that St. Maarten is not yet ready to begin collecting the proposed visitor tax, although the legislation is undergoing final internal legal review and is expected to return to Parliament during the first quarter of 202...

November 09, 2026

Finance Minister Gumbs: Cft has not indicated 2027 loan request would be rejected | The Peoples Tribune

GREAT BAY--Minister of Finance Marinka Gumbs has clarified that the Committee for Financial Supervision (Cft) has not indicated that St. Maarten's proposed borrowing to finance capital investments in 2027 would be rejected, despite concerns raised by the financial supervi...

November 09, 2026

Make It Make Cents: Finance Ministry launches fourth annual Financial Literacy Month sessions | The Peoples Tribune

GREAT BAY--Minister of Finance Marinka Gumbs is encouraging residents of St. Maarten to take advantage of a series of free educational sessions being organized by the Ministry of Finance as part of Financial Literacy Month 2026, with topics ranging from budgeting, pension...

November 09, 2026

St. Maarten makeup artist Antoinette Philips launches Soualigan Divine Palette in celebration of island's heritage | The Peoples Tribune

THE NETHERLANDS--St. Maarten-born makeup artist and entrepreneur Antoinette Philips (pictured) is celebrating her island's heritage through the launch of Soualigan Divine, a 22-shade eyeshadow palette inspired by the colors, communities and cultural landmarks of St. Maart...

November 09, 2026

Govt approves 50% reduction in gasoline import duty, relief expected for two to three Months | The Peoples Tribune

GREAT BAY--Minister of Finance Marinka Gumbs announced in Parliament on Monday that the Council of Ministers has approved a temporary 50 percent reduction in the special import duty on gasoline, marking a decision by government to proceed with a measure intended to provid...

November 09, 2026

Gumbs confirms govt owes garages, some dealers refusing government vehicle repairs | The Peoples Tribune

GREAT BAY--The Government of St. Maarten has outstanding payments to several vehicle repair garages, including authorized dealerships, resulting in some service providers refusing to perform maintenance, repairs and warranty work until outstanding invoices are settled. Th...