The Peoples Tribune

June 13, 2026

GREAT BAY--NV GEBE is carrying Cg. 184.7 million in unpaid customer bills, placing significant financial pressure on the utility company as it continues efforts to maintain electricity and water services, recover outstanding balances, and address long-standing public concerns...

June 13, 2026

GREAT BAY--Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina told Parliament that government remains committed to exploring relief for GEBE consumers, but stressed that any measure must be lawful, financially responsible and sustainable. Responding to questions from Members of Parliament...

June 12, 2026

GREAT BAY--Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina told Parliament that negotiations between NV GEBE and SOL on a new fuel contract failed because of what he described as a lack of transparency in the charges proposed by SOL. Responding to questions during Friday’s public meetin...

June 12, 2026

GREAT BAY--Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina told Parliament on Friday that NV GEBE is in the process of formalizing its collection and disconnection policy, while payment arrangements remain available for customers with outstanding balances. Responding to questions from M...

June 12, 2026

GREAT BAY--National Recovery Program Bureau Director Claret Connor says the success of eVROMI will depend on coordination, information sharing, training and consistent use by the institutions and people responsible for making the system function. Connor made the remarks during...

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....