The Peoples Tribune

November 04, 2026

GREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Viren Kotai has called on Minister of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment and Infrastructure (VROMI) Patrice Gumbs to clarify whether the developers of The Setai St. Maarten project at Indigo Bay have initiated legal proceedings agains...

November 04, 2026

GREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Viren Kotai has sharply questioned Minister of Finance Marinka Gumbs over the government's handling of the 2026 budget, the absence of a comprehensive investment plan, delays in tax reform and the proposed establishment of a Development Ban...

November 04, 2026

GREAT BAY- - Member of Parliament Christopher Wever has proposed that government explore temporarily freezing GEBE's fuel clause at a lower rate, suggesting 30 cents per kWh as a possible starting point, in an effort to provide immediate financial relief to households and...

November 04, 2026

GREAT BAY--Trade unions in St. Maarten have committed to submitting the information and nominations required to advance appointments to the Social Economic Council (SER) within two weeks, following discussions with government aimed at resolving the prolonged delays surrou...

November 04, 2026

GREAT BAY--The I Love SXM Song Challenge has entered its final stage, with six artists advancing to the grand finale scheduled for Saturday, November 7, at Soggy Dollar Bar. With the first half of the judging process completed, the finalists will now face their final test...

November 04, 2026

GREAT BAY--The St. Maarten Bodybuilding & Fitness Association (SMBBFA) is preparing to host SXM Muscle Mayhem 2026 on Friday, December 4, at the Belair Community Center, bringing together local athletes for an evening of bodybuilding, fitness and competitive challenge...

November 04, 2026

GREAT BAY--Construction of the new Point Blanche Prison facility is progressing, with significant excavation and security fencing works completed in recent weeks as preparations move forward for targeted demolition activities expected to begin in the coming weeks. The Min...

November 04, 2026

GREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Franklin Meyers has called on government to introduce a development and environmental impact tax, undertake meaningful tax reform and establish new sources of revenue to address St. Maarten's deteriorating roads, garbage collection challeng...

November 04, 2026

GREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Veronica Jansen-Webster has raised concerns about reductions in the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA) budget for 2027, particularly allocations for social assistance, while the country continues to grapple with q...

November 04, 2026

GREAT BAY--With the Taste of the Caribbean competition in Barbados approaching, Team St. Maarten & St. Martin has intensified preparations through weekly training sessions focused on refining recipes, improving techniques and strengthening teamwork ahead of its return...

November 04, 2026

ST. JOHN’S, ANTIGUA -- King Charles III has condemned Britain's involvement in the transatlantic slave trade, describing it as a shameful chapter in history, but once again stopped short of offering a formal apology, even as Caribbean governments intensify calls for acknowledg...

November 04, 2026

GREAT BAY--Dutch banking group ING will officially open branches on St. Eustatius and Saba later this month, expanding access to banking services for residents and businesses on two Caribbean islands where financial services have remained limited. The bank announced Wedne...

November 04, 2026

WASHINGTON--Democrats delivered a sweeping defeat to Republican leadership in Tuesday's United States midterm elections, capturing control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate while overturning Republican strongholds across the country. The results represent a m...