The Peoples Tribune

October 27, 2026

GREAT BAY--Oil, natural gas and coal prices are expected to gradually decline over the next several years, offering some hope for households and businesses struggling with high energy costs. However, economists caution that prices could remain above levels recorded before...

October 27, 2026

STATIA--St. Eustatius is taking an important step toward strengthening its maritime emergency response capabilities, with eight volunteers successfully completing six days of specialized training aimed at preparing them to serve aboard the island's search and rescue vessel. Th...

October 27, 2026

GREAT BAY--The Be The Change Foundation has launched an updated @ColorMeSXM website and a revised Philipsburg Art Walk map while continuing efforts to maintain and preserve the public murals that have become part of the capital's cultural landscape. Over the past six year...

October 26, 2026

GREAT BAY- - Member of Parliament and Democratic Party leader Sarah Wescot-Williams has formally requested an update from Prime Minister and Minister of General Affairs Dr. Luc Mercelina on St. Maarten's progress under the Country Package reform program, the Government's...

October 26, 2026

ORANJESTAD, ST. EUSTATIUS--His Majesty King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands will undertake a two-day official visit to St. Eustatius on November 15 and 16 to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the historic First Salute, accompanied by Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten and...

October 26, 2026

ORANJESTAD, ST. EUSTATIUS--St. Eustatius is preparing to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the historic First Salute of November 16, 1776, with seven nights of cultural activities, musical performances and community celebrations honoring one of the most significant events i...

October 26, 2026

GREAT BAY--Artificial intelligence is attracting enormous investments and opening new possibilities in science, but developments over the past week have intensified questions about financial sustainability, security and employment. Major disclosures from AI companies, a B...

October 26, 2026

THE HAGUE--The Dutch government has announced plans to eliminate approximately 25,000 full-time civil service positions by 2035, reducing its workforce by roughly 16 percent as part of a major restructuring initiative aimed at cutting government spending, simplifying regu...

October 26, 2026

VENEZUELA-- Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado returned to Venezuela on Sunday, October 25, after nearly a year in exile, marking a major development in the country's uncertain political transition and bringing renewed attention to the geopolitical environment s...

October 26, 2026

GREAT BAY--International travelers, including passengers departing St. Maarten for the United States or connecting through American airports, will be required to complete a new mandatory health declaration beginning November 3, 2026, as U.S. authorities introduce additional sc...

October 26, 2026

GREAT BAY--Residents of St. Maarten could face another round of cost-of-living increases as global jet fuel prices climb above US$200 per barrel, raising concerns about more expensive airline tickets, higher freight charges, increased consumer prices and the possibility of few...

October 25, 2026

GREAT BAY- - Two primary school students who prepared for a spoken word competition that was eventually cancelled have been recognized with a combined prize package valued at approximately US $3,000, full payment of their school fees for the 2027/2028 academic year, and roles...

October 25, 2026

GREAT BAY--Six advisory requests involving some of St. Maarten's important social, economic and legislative issues remained pending before the Social Economic Council (SER) at the end of 2025, including proposals concerning the establishment of a new poverty line, corporate in...