The Peoples Tribune

September 14, 2026

GREAT BAY--The Soualiga Employers Association (SEA) is calling for urgent government action to address the deteriorating financial outlook of health and social insurance funds administered by Social & Health Insurances (SZV), warning that combined reserves are projected to...

September 14, 2026

GREAT BAY--On the nomination of Minister of Finance Marinka Gumbs, Louis Brown has been appointed Chairman of the Supervisory Board of the St. Maarten Cadastre and Mortgage Registry Foundation for a three-year term, according to a national decree that has now been officially p...

September 13, 2026

GREAT BAY--National Alliance Member of Parliament Darryl York submitted 33 letters containing written questions to ministers during the 2025-2026 parliamentary year, more than any other MP, according to Parliament’s newly released Annual Report. York’s total placed him 10 lett...

September 13, 2026

GREAT BAY--Parliament held 93 meetings, significantly increased the use of written questions to government, processed seven new draft national ordinances but passed only one, while expanding its regional and international engagement during the 2025-2026 parliamentary year...

September 13, 2026

GREAT BAY--Parliament passed just one national ordinance during the 2025-2026 parliamentary year, while seven new draft national ordinances were submitted for consideration, according to Parliament’s newly released annual report. The sole ordinance recorded as passed was the N...

September 13, 2026

GREAT BAY--Members of Parliament significantly increased their use of written questions during the 2025-2026 parliamentary year, while the latest annual report also reveals substantial differences in attendance among MPs at public and Central Committee meetings. Parliamen...

September 12, 2026

GREAT BAY--The St. Maarten Chamber of Commerce and Industry is building regional momentum for the upcoming Island Roots to Global Routes Business Expansion Mission and Expo, following a promotional tour across Curaçao, Bonaire and Aruba aimed at connecting Caribbean entre...

September 12, 2026

GREAT BAY--Following the release of her accountability report, Member of Parliament Roseburg has launched a WhatsApp channel aimed at giving the people of St. Maarten more direct and regular access to information about her work in Parliament. The initiative is intended to...

September 12, 2026

GREAT BAY--BellyFull Fest is getting ready to usher in the Christmas season with the return of its Christmas Edition Part 2, bringing two full days of food, drinks, Christmas treats and live entertainment to Emilio Wilson Park on Saturday, December 5 and Sunday, December 6. Th...

September 12, 2026

GRAND CASE, Saint-Martin--The Office de Tourisme de Saint-Martin has launched a new international destination campaign, “It’s a Feeling,” built around the idea that what distinguishes Saint-Martin cannot be captured by beaches and scenery alone, but by the emotions, culture, p...

September 12, 2026

GREAT BAY--Prime Minister and Minister of General Affairs, the Honorable Dr. Luc Mercelina, held an introductory meeting with the President of the Joint Court of Justice, mr. Sigmar Carmelia, at the Government Administration Building on Friday. The meeting provided an opportun...

September 12, 2026

Throughout The People’s Tribune’s Prostate Cancer Awareness Series, the focus has largely been on men, the warning signs they should know, PSA testing, higher risks for Black men, myths surrounding the disease and what can and cannot be done to reduce risk. But prostate cancer...

September 12, 2026

GREAT BAY--Young writer Sanaa Lake has won the 2026 Dame Ruby Bute National Short Story Contest, securing the top prize for the second consecutive year, while Gabrielle Joseph placed second in the annual competition organized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth a...