The Peoples Tribune

September 07, 2026

GREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Sjamira Roseburg has released a detailed public report outlining what she says she has done on behalf of the people of St. Maarten during the 2025-2026 Parliamentary Year, covering legislation, motions, government oversight, community initiative...

September 07, 2026

THE HAGUE--Primary schools in the Netherlands are being encouraged to make greater use of the languages children speak at home, including Turkish, Polish, Arabic, English and regional languages, under new national curriculum standards for Dutch language education. The updated...

September 07, 2026

GREAT BAY--From Coils 2 Crowns is expanding its work on natural hair, heritage and identity with the launch of a new mini podcast series designed to continue conversations that began last year with students, parents and teachers. Founded by Soidi Illis, the initiative is...

September 07, 2026

GREAT BAY--President of Parliament MP Sarah Wescot-Williams closed the 2025-2026 Parliamentary Year by outlining a broad agenda for the institution in the year ahead, built around a paperless Parliament, stronger protocols with government, improved staffing and capacity,...

September 07, 2026

GREAT BAY--URSM faction leader MP Sjamira Roseburg used her closing remarks for the 2025-2026 Parliamentary Year to focus less on broad political reflection and more on what the faction says it actually delivered for the people, outlining legislation submitted, motions pa...

September 07, 2026

GREAT BAY--SAM faction leader MP Franklin Meyers used his closing remarks for the 2025-2026 Parliamentary Year to call for resilience, renewed focus and continued cooperation as St. Maarten confronts challenges in healthcare, Justice, education, garbage collection, infras...

September 07, 2026

GREAT BAY--United People’s Party faction leader MP Omar Ottley used his closing contribution for the 2025-2026 Parliamentary Year to call for continued relief for GEBE customers, a proper assessment of St. Maarten’s cost of living, stronger preparation of young people for...

September 07, 2026

GREAT BAY--National Alliance faction leader MP Egbert Doran used the closing of the 2025-2026 Parliamentary Year on Monday to call for stronger parliamentary oversight, more government execution and a sharper focus on completing measures that directly improve the lives of...

September 07, 2026

GREAT BAY--Democratic Party faction leader MP Viren Kotai closed the 2025-2026 Parliamentary Year with a call for Parliament to remain firm in its oversight role, even when its members form part of the governing coalition, while urging government to deliver meaningful cos...

September 07, 2026

GREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Lyndon Lewis used his closing remarks for the 2025-2026 Parliamentary Year on Monday to call for stronger accountability from government, improved follow-up by Parliament and greater attention to the unresolved issues affecting Justice workers,...

September 07, 2026

GREAT BAY--Aalbers Private Tax Advisory has expanded its website, aalbersprivatetaxadvisory.com , from a firm website into a free knowledge portal on tax law in Sint Maarten and the wider Dutch Caribbean. At its centre is the Caribbean Tax Update, a weekly e-mail in Engli...

September 07, 2026

GREAT BAY--The Windward Islands Bank (WIB) joined TamLeo Books’ Turn the Page, SXM initiative on Friday, September 4, with a special classroom reading that brought one of TamLeo’s stories to life in a meaningful way. Rolando Tobias, General Manager of Retail Banking at WI...

September 07, 2026

GREAT BAY--Educator, author and long-time youth advocate Angelique Romou MSc. will officially launch her first published children’s book on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, in celebration of International Literacy Day. The book, Saint Martin, I Love You Just the Way You Are: Y...