The Peoples Tribune

June 14, 2026

GREAT BAY- - Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Traffic and Telecommunication (TEATT), Grisha Heyliger-Marten, has formally instructed Port St. Maarten Group (PSG) to develop and submit a Comprehensive Congestion and Passenger Flow Management Plan aimed at addressing...

June 14, 2026

KRALENDIJK- - Bonaire hosted the Care Conference 2026 on Wednesday, June 10, and Thursday, June 11, bringing together care professionals, administrators, policymakers, researchers and sector partners under the theme “Future of Care in Saba, Statia and St. Eustatius: Standing S...

June 14, 2026

MAHO--Sonesta Maho Beach Resort, Casino & Spa has announced that its new Pelican’s Nest Sky Deck is now in its soft opening phase, giving its guests the first opportunity to experience the resort’s newest rooftop entertainment and adventure destination. The initial soft op...

June 14, 2026

SABA--Island Governor Jonathan Johnson (pictured above left) has received a Royal Honour in recognition of his years of service and dedication to Saba during his farewell ceremony as Governor on Saturday. Johnson was appointed Ridder in de Orde van Oranje-Nassau during his far...

June 14, 2026

GREAT BAY- - Peggy-Ann Richardson, President of the Association for Consumer Protection St. Maarten (ACP-SXM) is calling on at least 5,000 people to take part in a peaceful march on Monday, June 15, beginning at 1:00 pm from the Government Administration Building to NV GE...

June 14, 2026

GREAT BAY--Prime Minister Dr. Luc F.E. Mercelina marked St. Maarten Flag Day 2026 with a message centered on national pride, unity, resilience and the responsibility of every citizen to help shape the country’s future. In his Flag Day address, the Prime Minister said the...

June 14, 2026

GREAT BAY--Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport Affairs Melissa Gumbs marked Flag Day 2026 with a call for the people of St. Maarten to embrace the national flag not only as a symbol of identity, but as a shared responsibility, a source of pride and a living ex...

June 14, 2026

GREAT BAY--Chairlady of Parliament Sarah Wescot-Williams has extended advance Flag Day greetings to the people of St. Maarten, calling on the population to mark National Flag Day with pride, reflection and respect for the symbol that represents the nation. Speaking in Parliame...

June 13, 2026

GREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Veronica Jansen-Webster is extending her sincere congratulations to the management, teachers, support staff, students, and parents of Sundial School and Milton Peters College (MPC) following the remarkable improvement in their preliminary e...

June 13, 2026

GREAT BAY--NV GEBE is carrying Cg. 184.7 million in unpaid customer bills, placing significant financial pressure on the utility company as it continues efforts to maintain electricity and water services, recover outstanding balances, and address long-standing public concerns...

June 13, 2026

GREAT BAY--Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina told Parliament that government remains committed to exploring relief for GEBE consumers, but stressed that any measure must be lawful, financially responsible and sustainable. Responding to questions from Members of Parliament...

June 12, 2026

GREAT BAY--Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina told Parliament that negotiations between NV GEBE and SOL on a new fuel contract failed because of what he described as a lack of transparency in the charges proposed by SOL. Responding to questions during Friday’s public meetin...

June 12, 2026

GREAT BAY--Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina told Parliament on Friday that NV GEBE is in the process of formalizing its collection and disconnection policy, while payment arrangements remain available for customers with outstanding balances. Responding to questions from M...