The Peoples Tribune

October 16, 2026

SAN JUAN-- Cruise passenger volumes in the Caribbean are projected to reach approximately 21 million by 2031, nearly double the 11 million recorded in 2019, as continued global industry expansion creates opportunities for Caribbean destinations to attract visitors, investment...

October 16, 2026

GREAT BAY--Nonprofit organizations in St. Maarten, Saba and St. Eustatius will have an opportunity next week to meet directly with Dutch government officials responsible for administering the Legacy to Future Funds, a subsidy program supporting Caribbean initiatives addressing...

October 16, 2026

WILLEMSTAD--President of Parliament Sarah Wescot-Williams says the Parliaments of St. Maarten, Aruba and Curaçao must strengthen their collective influence within the Kingdom of the Netherlands and ensure that decisions affecting their countries are not made without meaningful...

October 16, 2026

KRALENDIJK--Dutch State Secretary for Kingdom Relations Eric van der Burg has raised concerns about political interference in Bonaire's civil service and delays in government decision-making, warning that the island administration must improve its performance and deliver resul...

October 16, 2026

KRALENDIJK--Bonaire has received its first bus for a planned public transportation system, marking progress in a project that has experienced years of delays and received millions of dollars in financial support from the Netherlands. The bus arrived on October 14, with the isl...

October 16, 2026

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico--Cruise passengers beginning or ending their voyages at a destination spend significantly more money locally than those making a brief port-of-call visit, according to figures highlighted during the 32nd Annual Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA)...

October 15, 2026

GREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Sjamira Roseburg has expressed her hope of welcoming Curaçao international goalkeeper and Guinness World Record holder Eloy Room to St. Maarten, following a recent meeting with the footballer in Curaçao during which he shared a message of encour...

October 15, 2026

GREAT BAY--Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA), Claret Connor, has announced that his Ministry is exploring an initiative to distribute breadfruit trees to households and communities across St. Maarten as part of efforts to encourage local food produc...

October 15, 2026

GREAT BAY--Prison Workers Week 2026 concluded in St. Maarten on Sunday, October 11, following seven days of activities that brought together correctional personnel from St. Maarten, Curaçao, Bonaire and Suriname, along with a representative from Aruba, to promote regional coop...

October 15, 2026

THE VALLEY, ANGUILLA--The government of Anguilla has moved to reassure residents that United States President Donald Trump's effort to replace the term artificial intelligence with "super intelligence" is not expected to undermine the island's lucrative .ai internet domain bus...

October 15, 2026

WILLEMSTAD--Curaçao Medical Center (CMC) has introduced a new surgical procedure for patients with advanced glaucoma, becoming the first hospital in the Caribbean to perform the treatment using a specialized implant designed to reduce pressure inside the eye and help prevent f...

October 15, 2026

GUYANA--Motorworld Group has expanded its regional automotive operations with the official introduction of GAC vehicles in Guyana, bringing the Chinese automotive brand's presence to 23 Caribbean markets over the past two years. The launch, undertaken in partnership with autho...

October 15, 2026

GREAT BAY--Lions District Governor Hyacinth Jeremiah has praised the St. Maarten Lions Club for its community service initiatives and organizational performance, describing the club as an example for other Lions Clubs throughout the region. His remarks came during an official...