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September 29, 2026

MP Roseburg proposes dedicated pool of legislative lawyers to clear revenue-law backlog | The Peoples Tribune

GREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Sjamira Roseburg has proposed the creation of a dedicated government-wide pool of legislative lawyers focused exclusively on completing priority laws that can generate revenue, strengthen enforcement and move long-standing government initiatives...

September 29, 2026

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

September 29, 2026

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

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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,...

August 26, 2026

MP Lacroes proposes 5% travel budget cut amendment to support youth sports | The Peoples Tribune

GREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Francisco Lacroes has submitted a budget amendment proposing a five percent reduction in government travel allocations, with the funds redirected toward supporting young athletes and sports development in St. Maarten. Lacroes presented the amend...

August 26, 2026

MP Francisco Lacroes tables motion for tougher controls on motorbikes and scooters | The Peoples Tribune

GREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Francisco Lacroes has submitted a second motion on Wednesday calling for stronger registration, identification, ownership and accountability measures for scooters, motorbikes and similar motorized vehicles, arguing that enforcement on the r...

August 26, 2026

MP Francisco Lacroes proposes one-time vehicle disposal fee to help tackle car wrecks | The Peoples Tribune

GREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Francisco Lacroes has submitted a motion calling on government to consider introducing a one-time environmental vehicle disposal contribution as part of the ongoing amendment of St. Maarten’s Waste Ordinance, arguing that taxpayers should n...

August 26, 2026

MP Lyndon Lewis says Prosecutor’s Office will move forward with Alicante case to prosecute him | The Peoples Tribune

GREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Lyndon Lewis informed Parliament that he has received notice that the Prosecutor’s Office intends to move forward with prosecution in connection with the so-called “Alicante” investigation, a matter stemming from his period as Minister of J...

August 26, 2026

RISE Foundation back-to-school project helped about 300 students | The Daily Herald

Pupils with their school bags PHILIPSBURG--The RISE Foundation has expanded its annual Back-to-School Support Project, providing uniforms, backpacks, school supplies and shoes to students at schools and organisations across St. Maarten. For its 2026 campaign, the foundation in...

August 26, 2026

Winair marks 65 years of connecting the Caribbean | The Daily Herald

Winair celebrates 65 years of inter-Caribbean travel. SIMPSON BAY--Winair marked its 65th anniversary on Sunday with a stakeholder celebration in St. Maarten, bringing together government officials, aviation and tourism representatives, business leaders, employees, shareholder...

August 26, 2026

Death from acquired West Nile Virus confirms virus circulating in the Netherlands | The Peoples Tribune

UTRECHT, Netherlands--Dutch health authorities have confirmed the death of a person who contracted West Nile virus within the Netherlands, providing further evidence that the mosquito-borne virus is now circulating locally. The National Institute for Public Health and the Envi...

August 26, 2026

Minister Gumbs Commends outgoing CBCS President Richard Doornbosch | The Peoples Tribune

GREAT BAY--Minister of Finance, Honorable Marinka Gumbs, has expressed her appreciation for the service and leadership of outgoing President of the Central Bank of Curaçao and St. Maarten (CBCS), Richard Doornbosch, recognizing his contribution to the monetary union and h...

August 26, 2026

Cannabis Workgroup responds to PM: Concerns are exactly what regulation is designed to address | The Peoples Tribune

GREAT BAY--The Cannabis Legislative Inter-Ministerial Workgroup has responded to concerns raised by Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina over mental health, youth protection, treatment capacity, product safety, enforcement and institutional readiness, saying these are not overlook...

August 26, 2026

Building permit backlog grows as applications continue to outpace VROMI man-power capacity | The Peoples Tribune

GREAT BAY--Minister of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment and Infrastructure (VROMI) Patrice Gumbs has provided a fuller explanation of building permit figures presented during the 2026 Budget Debate, stressing that the reference to only five permits being “del...

August 26, 2026

Mercelina: “Until I receive that information, I do not want to speculate” on cannabis policy | The Peoples Tribune

GREAT BAY--Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina has emphasized that Government, and by extension himself, must first receive and review the necessary information before drawing conclusions or taking final decisions regarding cannabis legislation in St. Maarten. Addressing question...

August 26, 2026

Clem Labega Square redevelopment expected to add 100 parking spaces | The Daily Herald

PHILIPSBURG--The government is planning additional parking capacity in Philipsburg and supports a broader parking management framework that could include designated zones, paid parking, permits and stronger enforcement, Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunicatio...