The Peoples Tribune

October 20, 2026

GREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Sjamira Roseburg is advocating a broader approach to youth development and crime prevention in St. Maarten, calling for structured after-school activities, mentorship opportunities and a dedicated second-chance job fair to help young people and...

October 20, 2026

GREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Sjamira Roseburg has asked the people of St. Maarten to reflect on the kind of political leadership they expect from their elected representatives, arguing that accountability must extend beyond campaign promises, public appearances and politica...

October 20, 2026

GREAT BAY--Members of Parliament Lyndon Lewis and Sjamira Roseburg have extended their congratulations to Denzel Troy Alfonso Washington, son of the late Troy Washington, on earning his Master of Laws (LLM) in Tax Law from the University of Amsterdam's Amsterdam Law Schoo...

October 20, 2026

GREAT BAY--A legislative proposal submitted to the Dutch Parliament to strengthen enforcement against Russia's shadow fleet has placed renewed attention on St. Maarten's responsibility to establish its own maritime laws to combat vessels operating under false flags or wit...

October 20, 2026

GREAT BAY--After nearly a month of promoting physical activity and breast cancer awareness, the MOVE FOR HER 2026 initiative will conclude on Saturday, October 24, with a community walk at Crossway Bridge, beginning at 5:00 p.m. The organizers are inviting the wider publi...

October 20, 2026

THE HAGUE--Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina held a series of high-level meetings in the Netherlands on Monday, October 19, aimed at strengthening mental healthcare cooperation, advancing plans for a new regional mental health facility and securing a greater role for St. Maarte...

October 20, 2026

GREAT BAY--Breast cancer becomes more common as women get older, but being young does not make a woman immune to the disease. A breast lump at 25, 30 or 35 may have a harmless explanation, but age should never be the reason an unexplained change is ignored. As part of The Peop...

October 20, 2026

GREAT BAY- - Months after St. Maarten's Law Enforcement Council warned that inadequate forensic psychiatric care posed risks to public safety and human rights, the Dutch government has acknowledged that treatment facilities throughout the Caribbean part of the Kingdom rem...

October 20, 2026

GREAT BAY--Regional air travel across the Caribbean is facing the prospect of further decline as high aviation taxes, airport charges, rising operating costs and infrastructure shortcomings continue to undermine connectivity between islands. The warning comes from aviatio...

October 19, 2026

GREAT BAY- - NV GEBE has committed to upgrading the electrical infrastructure at Emilio Wilson Park, with work expected to begin toward the end of October 2026 and be completed by the end of November. The project follows discussions between representatives of NV GEBE and...

October 19, 2026

WILLEMSTAD--Curaçao has taken another significant step toward completing its formal associate membership of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), following the submission of the membership treaty to the Dutch Parliament for approval on Monday, October 19, 2026. The development mo...

October 19, 2026

WILLEMSTAD, Curaçao--Strengthening cooperation among Caribbean sporting organizations, expanding international partnerships and securing greater government support for athlete development were among the major messages delivered during the 24th General Assembly of the Caribbean...

October 19, 2026

GREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Sjamira Roseburg, Vice Chair of the Committee of Education, Culture, Youth and Sports (ECYS) and Faction Leader of URSM in Parliament, together with URSM Party President Brenda Brooks, has pledged US $500.00 to the 37ers, a Sint Maarten Little L...