The Peoples Tribune

November 05, 2026

Bervoets highlights link between coral reef protection and public health at Barbados conference | The Peoples Tribune

GREAT BAY--St. Maarten natural resource manager, marine conservationist and author Tadzio Bervoets, MSc, highlighted the importance of protecting Caribbean coral reefs not only as an environmental priority, but also as a matter of public health, food security and economic resi...

November 05, 2026

LU Summit unites educators in landmark professional development event | The Peoples Tribune

November 05, 2026

ING Bank to Open on Statia November 24 | The Peoples Tribune

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November 02, 2026

Dutch government moves toward stricter Facebook rules for govt institutions | The Peoples Tribune

THE HAGUE--The Dutch government is developing stricter guidelines for the use of Facebook and other social media platforms by government institutions, as concerns continue over the protection of citizens' personal information and the growing dependence of public authoriti...

November 02, 2026

Anguilla's electricity fuel surcharge hits record high | The Peoples Tribune

ANGUILLA--Electricity costs in neighboring Anguilla are facing renewed pressure after the island's electricity provider announced that its fuel surcharge had reached a record EC$1.20 (in guilders that's XCG 0.80) per kilowatt-hour (kWh) for October 2026. The Anguilla Electrici...

November 02, 2026

St. Maarten and French St. Martin promote joint tourism appeal as Canadian flights increase | The Peoples Tribune

TORONTO, CANADA--Tourism representatives from St. Maarten and French St. Martin have joined forces in Toronto, Canada, to promote the island as a shared Caribbean destination, highlighting its combination of cultures, accommodations, culinary experiences and attractions. The j...

November 02, 2026

Porter Airlines Receives Approval to Operate Flights to St. Maarten, Opening Door for Expanded Canadian Airlift | The Peoples Tribune

SXM AIRPORT--Canadian carrier Porter Airlines has received regulatory approval to operate scheduled international flights between Canada and St. Maarten, marking a significant step toward the possibility of additional air service to Princess Juliana International Airport...

November 02, 2026

St. Maarten eyes greater share of global yachting industry at Fort Lauderdale Boat Show | The Peoples Tribune

FT. LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA--St. Maarten's participation in the 2026 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show has placed the island among international marine industry players at a time when developments in yacht technology, maintenance and refitting are creating opportunities for...

November 02, 2026

Cft welcomes progress in 2027 Budget Process, seeks greater clarity on investments | The Peoples Tribune

GREAT BAY--The Financial Supervision Board (Cft) has acknowledged the Government of St. Maarten's efforts to improve its budget preparation process, noting that the country is on track to adopt its 2027 budget within the required timeframe. While the supervisory body iden...

November 02, 2026

Local Auditor Mariana Fleming Completes requirements for highest Dutch accounting qualification | The Peoples Tribune

GREAT BAY- - St. Maarten-born auditor Mariana Fleming has successfully completed all requirements for the Registeraccountant (RA) qualification, the highest professional designation in the Dutch accountancy profession and the Netherlands equivalent of the Certified Public...

November 02, 2026

FREEGAN Foundation puts community voices at the heart of its work | The Peoples Tribune

GREAT BAY--The FREEGAN Foundation continues to place community participation at the center of its work, organizing regular focus group meetings that give residents an opportunity to share their experiences, identify challenges and contribute directly to the development of...

November 02, 2026

MP York: "It shouldn't take six months to identify and fix a pothole." | The Peoples Tribune

GREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Darryl York is questioning why basic road maintenance continues to take extended periods to complete, arguing that government should be able to address potholes and other immediate road defects without waiting for extensive infrastructure projec...

November 02, 2026

MP York: Govt must fix garbage collection, but residents must also take responsibility for cleanliness | The Peoples Tribune

GREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Darryl York says government must be held accountable for the ongoing challenges surrounding garbage collection and waste management in St. Maarten, but residents must also recognize their responsibility to maintain clean communities and adopt be...

November 01, 2026

Fourth Edition of Let’s Talk Art to showcase history, heritage traditions and creative talent | The Peoples Tribune

GREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Darryl York is encouraging the public to support the fourth edition of Let’s Talk Art, a cultural event scheduled for Sunday, November 29, 2026, at Emilio’s Restaurant, which will bring together St. Maarten’s history, heritage, artistic expressi...

November 01, 2026

Labega pushes inter-ministerial coordination and sustainable funding for poverty reduction | The Peoples Tribune

GREAT BAY--With the Parliament debate on the 2027 national budget expected to begin this week, Member of Parliament (MP) Dimar Labega has reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring the implementation of the National Poverty Reduction Strategy, calling for stronger coordination amon...

November 01, 2026

Heyliger-Marten seeks talks with Anguilla over cruising permits, immigration delays | The Peoples Tribune

GREAT BAY--Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication (TEATT) Grisha Heyliger-Marten has formally reached out to authorities in Anguilla seeking clarification and ministerial dialogue over proposed maritime regulations and immigration procedures tha...