The Peoples Tribune

June 18, 2026

GREAT BAY--The Association for Consumer Protection St. Maarten, ACP-SXM, has formally written to the Public Prosecutor’s Office requesting access to the “Freya” investigation report, clarification on the formal status of the investigation, and consideration of whether the...

June 18, 2026

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti--Inside a former school now used as a shelter, more than 1,200 Haitians live side by side after fleeing homes overrun, burned or shot apart by gangs. Privacy is nearly impossible. One meal a day is all that is guaranteed. Parents worry about their childre...

June 18, 2026

GREAT BAY--Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina has announced that the Supervisory Board of NV GEBE has decided to reopen the recruitment process for the company’s three C-suite level positions: Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operations Officer. The Pri...

June 18, 2026

GREAT BAY--In an effort to protect public health and environment, the St. Maarten Chamber of Commerce & Industry, COCI, has moved swiftly to address an unauthorised container that was placed on the Pelican Park property without the knowledge or permission of the Chamb...

June 18, 2026

GREAT BAY--The Ministry and the Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport, MECYS, Melissa Gumbs, has announced the second annual Dame Ruby Bute National Short Story Contest, inviting young writers between the ages of 12 and 14 to imagine the future of St. Maarten Carniva...

June 18, 2026

GREAT BAY--St. Maarten will proudly host the Latin America & Caribbean Baseball Tournament from July 12 to 18, 2026, bringing youth baseball teams from across the region to the Erwin “Baco” Richardson Little League Stadium for one week of competition, sportsmanship and isl...

June 17, 2026

GREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Francisco Lacroes has sharply criticized the Prime Minister’s recent statement claiming that no formal complaints exist within the Ministry of VSA, calling it a serious misrepresentation of how whistleblower protections, integrity investiga...

June 17, 2026

SIMPSON BAY--The Cave Rooftop Bar & Lounge, a newly renovated entertainment destination located at Simpson Bay Airport Road #14, Unit D, directly across from McDonald’s, is preparing to bring a fresh nightlife experience to the heart of Simpson Bay. Perched above one...

June 17, 2026

ST. LUCIA--Motorworld is proud to announce the official launch of Chery in St. Lucia through its regional dealer partner, GEL Auto, marking the third Caribbean market to welcome the globally acclaimed automotive brand. The launch took place on Wednesday, June 10, at the Peter...

June 17, 2026

GREAT BAY--Minister of Justice Nathalie Tackling has provided an update on the work of the Ministry of Justice, emphasizing that the daily operations of the justice chain have continued uninterrupted while the Ministry also remained engaged in important international and...

June 17, 2026

GREAT BAY--Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication Grisha Heyliger-Marten is encouraging entrepreneurs, small business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs and members of the creative sector to take advantage of upcoming training opportunities bei...

June 17, 2026

GREAT BAY--Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication Grisha Heyliger-Marten has provided an update on recent inspections conducted by the Inspection Department of Economic and Transport Affairs, IETA, emphasizing government’s continued commitment t...

June 17, 2026

GREAT BAY--The Cultuurfonds Caribisch Gebied (CCG) recently concluded a working visit to Saba, St. Eustatius and St. Maarten, strengthening relationships with cultural stakeholders, supporting project development and exploring new opportunities for cultural investment acr...