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September 17, 2026

A Lifetime of Literacy: Shirley Richardson honored after 45 Years at Library | The Peoples Tribune

GREAT BAY- - The St. Maarten Library is celebrating the retirement of Shirley Richardson after 45 years of dedicated service to the institution, literacy and generations of families across the country. Richardson retires just two months shy of her 46th anniversary with th...

September 17, 2026

Joanice Richardson elected WIFOL President at packed congress | The Peoples Tribune

September 17, 2026

NV GEBE moves renewable energy projects forward with site inspections | The Peoples Tribune

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August 26, 2026

MP Roseburg motion seeks price controls and monitoring to ensure turn-over-tax relief reaches consumers | The Peoples Tribune

GREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Sjamira Roseburg has tabled a second motion aimed at addressing the rising cost of basic necessities, calling on government to connect tax relief on essential goods with active price monitoring so that exemptions granted under the turnover tax,...

August 26, 2026

MP Sjamira Roseburg motion calls for crackdown on Illegal garbage dumping with fines and public reporting | The Peoples Tribune

GREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Sjamira Roseburg has tabled a motion calling on government to move within 60 days on a series of measures to combat littering and illegal dumping, including a permanent enforcement unit, patrols at known dumping hotspots, bilingual warning signs...

August 26, 2026

MP York Pushes Orange and Blue Economy motions to expand St. Maarten’s Economic base | The Peoples Tribune

GREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Darryl York has presented two motions aimed at broadening St. Maarten’s economic development agenda, one focused on formally recognizing and developing the country’s orange economy and the other calling for a national maritime strategy to s...

August 26, 2026

MP York chastises VROMI Minister: ‘Everything the Minister said, again, was a lie” | The Peoples Tribune

GREAT BAY-- Member of Parliament Darryl York launched a sharp attack on Minister of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment and Infrastructure Patrice Gumbs during the second round of the 2026 budget debate, accusing the minister of misleading Parliament on several matte...

August 26, 2026

MP Labega tables motion seeking National Poverty Reduction Strategy within six months | The Peoples Tribune

GREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Dimar Labega has submitted a motion calling on government to develop and present a National Poverty Reduction Strategy within six months, arguing that St. Maarten currently has numerous government initiatives that can help reduce poverty bu...

August 26, 2026

MP Kotai Proposes Redirecting Cg 4.75 Million to Tourism Upgrades and Business Climate Improvements | The Peoples Tribune

GREAT BAY-- Member of Parliament Viren Kotai has submitted two budget-neutral amendments to the 2026 national budget that would redirect a combined Cg 4.75 million within the Ministry of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication, TEATT, from allocations h...

August 26, 2026

MP Kotai to Tackling: Is there a personal issue with Theo? Wants answers on prison space and violent offenders | The Peoples Tribune

GREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Viren Kotai put a series of pointed questions to the Minister of Justice Nathalie Tackling during the 2026 budget debate, asking whether there is a “personal issue” affecting the continued incarceration of Theo Heyliger and demanding clarity on...

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

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...