The Peoples Tribune

June 30, 2026

GREAT BAY--St. Maarten’s population reached an estimated 42,449 on January 1, 2025, according to the latest rebased figures from the Department of Statistics. On paper, the number represents continued growth. In practical terms, however, the figures show a population that...

June 30, 2026

GREAT BAY--SZV Social & Health Insurances has formalized a long-term contractual agreement with Fundación Valle del Lili, FVL, in Cali, Colombia, to serve as an international healthcare provider for SZV-insured clients who require specialized medical treatment that is...

June 29, 2026

THE HAGUE--Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten has pledged continued engagement with representatives of the black community on concrete follow-up to the Dutch government’s apologies for the role of the Dutch state in the slavery past. The commitment followed a meeting at The Black...

June 29, 2026

GREAT BAY--The Nature Foundation St. Maarten and the Ministry of Justice have launched the Protection through Biosecurity Project, a strategic initiative aimed at strengthening St. Maarten’s ability to prevent the introduction of invasive species, combat illegal wildlife...

June 29, 2026

AMSTERDAM--Toxicologists in the Netherlands are raising concern over the spread of retatrutide, a powerful and unapproved injectable weight-loss drug being sold online and obtained through informal channels. The drug, nicknamed “triple G”, has not been approved by European or...

June 29, 2026

WILLEMSTAD--DEJONG has officially opened its newest office in Curaçao, marking another milestone in the firm’s continued expansion across the Dutch Caribbean. The official opening ceremony, held on Friday evening, June 26, brought together government officials, members of the...

June 29, 2026

GREAT BAY--NV GEBE Temporary Manager Iris Arrindell said the company is prepared to continue engaging ACP-SXM in good faith on consumer concerns, but will not continue discussions with the group if information from those discussions is repeatedly presented and spun to the publ...

June 29, 2026

ST. EUSTATIUS--The St. Eustatius Afrikan Burial Ground Alliance will officially launch its first book publication, “St. Eustatius: Restoring Our Ties, The Voices of Statians Making A Difference,” during a public event on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at 7:00 PM at the GJB Public Lib...

June 29, 2026

GREAT BAY--Families, educators and the wider community are invited to the launch of SoualiColor, a new color and write book designed to introduce young children to St. Martin culture in a fun, creative and multilingual way. The free launch event will take place on Sunday,...

June 29, 2026

GREAT BAY--The youth-specific part of the 2026 Crime Fund plan is not one program, but a package of interventions. It includes diversion for first-time juvenile offenders, therapy for minors dealing with trauma or aggression, structured community service, skills training, mari...

June 28, 2026

GREAT BAY--During the Central Committee meeting on the 2026 national budget last week, MP Sjamira Roseburg focused her remarks on three areas connected to access to justice, crime prevention and public safety: the legal help desk, the long-awaited crime fund policy plan and a...

June 28, 2026

GREAT BAY--The Association for Consumer Protection St. Maarten (ACP-SXM) announced that it has reached what it described as a landmark agreement with NV GEBE to immediately halt scheduled household electricity disconnections that were set to commence on Monday, June 29, 2...

June 28, 2026

GREAT BAY--HNLMS Groningen departed from Curaçao this morning for Venezuela to deliver emergency aid following the devastating earthquakes in the country. The naval vessel was loaded in Curaçao with supplies including water and relief goods. Also on board are an NH90 helicopte...