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September 29, 2026

St. Maarten Racers capture Two Class Victories at Grenada International Drags | The Peoples Tribune

GREAT BAY--The St. Maarten Drag Racing Association (SXMDRA) is celebrating a strong regional showing after its team returned from the King Ocean Services Grenada International Drags with two first-place finishes, a third-place result and competitive performances across several...

September 29, 2026

Ottley: St. Maarten must learn from Aruba to bring electricity costs down | The Peoples Tribune

September 29, 2026

Paws in Flight brings rescued puppies to PJIA | The Daily Herald

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August 27, 2026

Gumbs makes the case: Rejects “St. Maarten is not ready” argument on Cannabis, says reality already exists | The Peoples Tribune

GREAT BAY, St. Maarten – Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport Melissa Gumbs has pushed back against the argument that St. Maarten is “not ready” to address cannabis legislation, saying the country has already been living with cannabis use, youth exposure and an unre...

August 26, 2026

MP Doran two motions target firearm law reform and price controls on basic goods | The Peoples Tribune

GREAT BAY, St. Maarten –Member of Parliament Egbert J. Doran has tabled two motions during the 2026 budget debate, one calling for a review and modernization of St. Maarten’s firearm legislation, including protection provisions for qualifying Justice personnel, and another see...

August 26, 2026

MP Wescot-Williams tables three motions on district development, community giving and litter enforcement | The Peoples Tribune

GREAT BAY, St. Maarten – Member of Parliament Sarah Wescot-Williams has tabled three motions aimed at strengthening community development, encouraging greater private support for causes of national importance and introducing a community-based approach to tackling littering and...

August 26, 2026

MP Meyers proposes Cg 2 million for police back pay, seeks funding to advance Ryan Gumbs DWI Law | The Peoples Tribune

GREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Franklin Meyers has proposed redirecting Cg 2 million within the Ministry of Justice to help settle outstanding retroactive salary obligations owed to police personnel, while also tabling a separate motion seeking funding to advance the Rya...

August 26, 2026

MP Roseburg motion seeks price controls and monitoring to ensure turn-over-tax relief reaches consumers | The Peoples Tribune

GREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Sjamira Roseburg has tabled a second motion aimed at addressing the rising cost of basic necessities, calling on government to connect tax relief on essential goods with active price monitoring so that exemptions granted under the turnover tax,...

August 26, 2026

MP Sjamira Roseburg motion calls for crackdown on Illegal garbage dumping with fines and public reporting | The Peoples Tribune

GREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Sjamira Roseburg has tabled a motion calling on government to move within 60 days on a series of measures to combat littering and illegal dumping, including a permanent enforcement unit, patrols at known dumping hotspots, bilingual warning signs...

August 26, 2026

MP York Pushes Orange and Blue Economy motions to expand St. Maarten’s Economic base | The Peoples Tribune

GREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Darryl York has presented two motions aimed at broadening St. Maarten’s economic development agenda, one focused on formally recognizing and developing the country’s orange economy and the other calling for a national maritime strategy to s...

August 26, 2026

MP York chastises VROMI Minister: ‘Everything the Minister said, again, was a lie” | The Peoples Tribune

GREAT BAY-- Member of Parliament Darryl York launched a sharp attack on Minister of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment and Infrastructure Patrice Gumbs during the second round of the 2026 budget debate, accusing the minister of misleading Parliament on several matte...

August 26, 2026

MP Labega tables motion seeking National Poverty Reduction Strategy within six months | The Peoples Tribune

GREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Dimar Labega has submitted a motion calling on government to develop and present a National Poverty Reduction Strategy within six months, arguing that St. Maarten currently has numerous government initiatives that can help reduce poverty bu...

August 26, 2026

MP Kotai Proposes Redirecting Cg 4.75 Million to Tourism Upgrades and Business Climate Improvements | The Peoples Tribune

GREAT BAY-- Member of Parliament Viren Kotai has submitted two budget-neutral amendments to the 2026 national budget that would redirect a combined Cg 4.75 million within the Ministry of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication, TEATT, from allocations h...

August 26, 2026

Kotai: Use ankle bracelets to free prison space for violent offenders | The Daily Herald

POINTE BLANCHE--Democratic Party (DP) Member of Parliament (MP) Viren Kotai questioned why the ankle bracelet policy put in place by former Justice Minister Anna Richardson is not being used to free up prison space for violent offenders.   He also raised concerns about me...

August 26, 2026

VROMI confirms another fish die-off affecting the Great Salt Pond

The Ministry of VROMI confirms another fish die-off affecting the Great Salt Pond and has responded promptly to begin cleanup operations.

August 26, 2026

MP Irion’s amendment proposes cutting increased travel budget to fund St. Maarten Day, Public Schools and NSI | The Peoples Tribune

GREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Ardwell Irion has submitted amendments to the 2026 national budget aimed at reducing the increased allocation for government travel and redirecting funds toward St. Maarten Day celebrations, public schools and the National Sports Institute,...