The Peoples Tribune

May 31, 2026

GREAT BAY–A delegation from the Parliament of St. Maarten is expected to participate this week in the Interparliamentary Kingdom Consultation, IPKO, scheduled for June 5, 6 and 8, 2026 in The Hague, the Netherlands. IPKO brings together parliamentary delegations from St. Maarten, Aruba, Curaçao and the Netherlands to discuss matters of shared concern within the […]

May 31, 2026

GREAT BAY–The Governing Board of the Unified Resilient St. Maarten Movement (URSM), through President Brenda Brooks, has issued a detailed response(in posession of The Peoples' Tribune)to Minister (now former) of Public Health, Social Development and Labor Richinel Brug, stating that the documentary record in the matter reflects what the Board describes as a clear and […]

May 31, 2026

GREAT BAY–Claudine Williams-Wescot, author and concept artist, announces the release of Butterfly Souls: An Inspirational Journal & Coloring Book for Women, a deeply personal debut that weaves original artwork, women's wisdom, and space for reflection into one meaningful volume. Butterfly Souls is both a creative sanctuary and a call to self-remembrance. Designed for women navigating […]

May 31, 2026

THE HAGUE-–State Secretary for Kingdom Relations Eric van der Burg has said he sees no reason to apologize for recent remarks about the relationship between the Netherlands, Aruba, Curaçao and St. Maarten, despite criticism from opposition parties and trade unions in Aruba. Van der Burg addressed the matter on Friday during a media briefing with Caribbean […]

May 30, 2026

GREAT BAY–The Parliament of St. Maarten on Friday unanimously accepted, approved and ratified its admission as an associate member of ParlAmericas, further strengthening the country’s participation in regional parliamentary cooperation, democratic governance and inter-parliamentary dialogue across the Caribbean and the wider Americas. St. Maarten’s unanimous acceptance as an associate member of ParlAmericas is more than […]

May 30, 2026

BARBADOS/GUYANA– Barbados and Guyana are set to introduce passport-free travel between the two CARICOM member states from July 1, 2026, allowing eligible citizens to travel using approved national identification cards instead of passports. The landmark bilateral arrangement was announced by the governments of Barbados and Guyana as both countries mark major national milestones. Guyana celebrated […]

May 30, 2026

GREAT BAY–The International Ombudsman Institute, IOI, Board of Directors has approved a project proposal submitted by the United Nations Institute for Training and Research, UNITAR, for a training program on the Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs, to be held in November 2026. The approval was one of the notable outcomes of the IOI’s annual Board of Directors […]

May 30, 2026

GREAT BAY–The Board of financial supervision, Cft, has raised serious concerns about major risks to St. Maarten’s public finances, pointing to financial and governance challenges at several government-owned companies and growing pressure on the country’s social security and healthcare funds. According to the Cft, several state-owned enterprises, including telecommunications company TelEm, utilities company NV GEBE and […]

May 30, 2026

SXM AIRPORT–As the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season officially begins on June 1, Princess Juliana International Airport Operating Company N.V., PJIAE, has reaffirmed that preparedness remains a top priority as the airport continues to strengthen its coordination, planning and operational readiness across the airport community. As part of its seasonal preparations, PJIAE recently held its annual Hurricane […]

May 30, 2026

GREAT BAY–Victory Temple Church of God of Prophecy (COGOP) will host two special empowerment events in June under the theme “Matters of the Heart,” featuring internationally recognised health coach, author and speaker Vanessa I. Farrell, MPH, MCHES. The two evenings will focus on issues impacting many women and families across the Caribbean and diaspora community. […]

May 30, 2026

GREAT BAY–Member of Parliament Sjamira Roseburg, representing the Unified Resilient St. Maarten Movement, URSM, stood apart from the governing coalition on Friday when she voted against the motion of no confidence tabled against Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor Richinel Brug. Roseburg was the only coalition Member of Parliament to vote against the […]

May 30, 2026

GREAT BAY–The public meeting of Parliament on the motion of no confidence against Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor Richinel Brug developed into a wider debate on coalition responsibility, party influence, due process, governance standards and the role of Parliament in resolving political disputes. The motion of no confidence was tabled against Minister […]

May 30, 2026

GREAT BAY–Peggy-Ann Richardson announced on Friday that the Association for Consumer Protection St. Maarten, ACP SXM, was officially incorporated on May 29, 2026, stressing that the organization is not an anti-NV GEBE group, but a legally established consumer protection association with a broader mandate to protect residents from unfair treatment by major service providers and […]