The Peoples Tribune

June 12, 2026

ORANJESTAD/GREAT BAY--Aruba has officially been designated as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, a development being viewed as a milestone for the Dutch Caribbean and a strong signal of the growing regional focus on sustainability, biodiversity protection, and responsible development...

June 12, 2026

MIAMI--Royal Caribbean has officially welcomed Legend of the Seas to its fleet, marking the continued expansion of the company’s Icon Class lineup. After nearly two years of construction at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Turku, Finland, the third Icon Class ship is now ready for...

June 12, 2026

GREAT BAY- -T he Association for Consumer Protection St. Maarten, ACP-SXM, is urging consumers to continue making efforts to pay their current GEBE consumption while disputed balances are addressed through proper legal and administrative channels. ACP-SXM President Peggy-...

June 12, 2026

GREAT BAY--The Association for Consumer Protection St. Maarten, ACP-SXM, is calling for urgent clarity on the governance structure of NV GEBE, after President Peggy-Ann Richardson raised concerns about the utility company’s supervisory board, temporary management structur...

June 12, 2026

GREAT BAY--Prime Minister Dr. Luc F.E. Mercelina has described the launch of the Address Data Management Project as another important step in St. Maarten’s wider effort to build a modern digital government that serves citizens more effectively. The Prime Minister delivere...

June 12, 2026

GREAT BAY--Minister of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment and Infrastructure Patrice Gumbs has described the launch of the Address Data Management Project as a proud and important step for the Ministry of VROMI and for the wider digital transformation of government....

June 11, 2026

GREAT BAY--Teen Times has announced its annual Prom Night 2026, set for Sunday, June 28, 2026, marking a major milestone for the youth organization: the 30th edition of Teen Times Prom Night, held successfully for 30 consecutive years. This year’s celebration will be held...

June 11, 2026

THE HAGUE -- The European Parliament wants to increase the budget for the Overseas Countries and Territories, OCTs, to EUR 2.08 billion for the period 2028 to 2034, a significant increase that could benefit the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom, including Aruba, Curaçao, St....

June 11, 2026

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti--Haiti’s long-awaited return to the FIFA World Cup has taken on added cultural significance after FIFA required the national team’s jersey to be modified before the start of the tournament, removing historical imagery connected to Haiti’s revolutionary pa...

June 11, 2026

GREAT BAY--Minister of Finance Marinka Gumbs has confirmed that Government has received approximately Cg. 6.5 million from Princess Juliana International Airport Operating Company (PJIAE), representing passenger safety fees collected on behalf of Government from 2019 through t...

June 11, 2026

GREAT BAY--Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina told Parliament on Wednesday that allegations of integrity breaches in government must be assessed on facts, documentation, evidence and due process, while also stating that he submitted various documents through Parliament’s confide...

June 11, 2026

HONG KONG--Steflogix General Manager Michael Somersall attended the 2026 Global Public Health and Food Safety Summit in Hong Kong, joining international experts in public health, food safety, vector control and pest management. The summit brought together professionals from ac...

June 11, 2026

GREAT BAY--The Association for Consumer Protection St. Maarten, ACP-SXM, said its formal petition to NV GEBE will be submitted by the organization’s legal representatives following the peaceful consumer rights march scheduled for Monday, June 15. ACP-SXM President Peggy-A...