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Gumbs defends tender failure, unveils broader waste reform plan

GREAT BAY--Minister of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment and Infrastructure Patrice Gumbs on Wednesday presented Parliament with an overview of the recent solid waste tender process, the current state of garbage collection across St. Maarten

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Doran says workers and families are paying for VROMI Minister failures

GREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Egbert Doran on Wednesday delivered a sweeping and forceful critique of VROMI Minister Patrice Gumbs in Parliament, accusing the Minister of poor judgment, weak execution, and decisions that are hurting workers, delaying development, and deepening frustration across St. Maarten.

MP Lewis accuses Gumbs of failing the people says country deserve action, not “sassiness”

GREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Lyndon Lewis on Wednesday delivered a sharp condemnation of VROMI Minister Patrice Gumbs in Parliament, accusing the Minister of failing the people of St. Maarten through poor execution, disrespect toward the public, and a lack of visible results on critical national issues ranging from roads and garbage to car wrecks and neighborhood conditions.

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MP Lewis tables motion of no confidence against Minister of VROMI Patrice Gumbs

GREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Lyndon Lewis on Wednesday tabled a motion of no confidence against Minister of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment and Infrastructure (VROMI) Patrice Gumbs, citing what he described as the Minister’s failure to provide adequate leadership, clear policy direction, and effective action in several key areas under the Ministry’s responsibility. The motion was supported by MPs Omar Ottley and Egbert Doran.

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SMAF National Swim Team Heads to Martinique for CARIFTA 2026 Aquatics Championships

GREAT BAY--The Sint Maarten Aquatic Federation (SMAF) national swim team is set to represent St. Maarten at the CARIFTA 2026 Aquatics Championships in Martinique, where the island’s young athletes will compete against top swimmers from across the Caribbean.

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Govt expands Carnival strategy to strengthen tourism, culture, local economic participation

GREAT BAY--Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication Grisha Heyliger-Marten says Government is taking a broader and more deliberate approach to Carnival by positioning it not only as a major cultural celebration, but also as a strategic tourism product capable of driving wider economic activity and deepening St. Maarten’s destination appeal.

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Heyliger-Marten Highlights Carnival season readiness, visitor arrivals, business participation

GREAT BAY--Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication Grisha Heyliger-Marten on Wednesday delivered broad remarks on Carnival-related matters, using the opportunity to address the public, the business community, event promoters, and visitors as the country enters one of its most visible and economically active periods of the year.

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Brug on the Brink? party asked him to resign, he declined

GREAT BAY--A deepening internal conflict within the Unified Resilient St. Maarten Movement has spilled into full public view through two letters now in circulation, one from party president Brenda Brooks demanding the immediate resignation of VSA Minister Richinel Brug, and the other a lengthy written response from Brug rejecting the call and accusing the party leadership of hypocrisy, selective outrage, and a coordinated effort to force him out.

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Irion opposes latest travel for MPs as Grenada workshop delegation approved

GREAT BAY--Parliament on Tuesday approved a proposal to send a delegation to a regional workshop in Grenada for Caribbean parliamentarians, but not before opposition Member of Parliament Ardwell Irion raised objections over the value, timing, and cost of the trip.

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