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Hospital cost balloons from 157 Million to 278 Million, main building now projected for June 2027

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GREAT BAY--Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor Richinel Brug has informed Parliament that the cost of the new St. Maarten General Hospital has increased from its original approved budget of US $157 million in 2016 to a current budget of US $278 million, an increase of approximately US $122 million, while the main building is now projected to be completed by June 30, 2027.

Tribune Editorial Staff
May 12, 2026
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MPs York and Lewis say Brug allegations serious, but warn his own conduct also requires scrutiny

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MPs Roseburg, Jansen-Webster and Labega Focus on continuity, if Brug can still function

GREAT BAY--Members of Parliament Sjamira Roseburg, Veronica Jansen Webster and Dimar Labega responded to Minister Richinel Brug’s presentation in Parliament on Tuesday by focusing on whether he can still function effectively as Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor amid the accusations he has levied, the breakdown in trust with the Prime Minister, the URSM board and parts of the governing coalition.
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Irion, Doran, Lacroes and Ottley press for accountability beyond Brug, says PM must also answer allegations
GREAT BAY--Members of Parliament Ardwell Irion, Egbert Doran, Francisco Lacroes and Omar Ottley responded forcefully to Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor Richinel Brug’s presentation in Parliament on Tuesday, making clear that the accusations raised against Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina are too serious to be brushed aside or treated as secondary to the allegations against Brug.
May 12, 2026
Government
Brug accuses PM Mercelina of abuse of power, bullying and hijacking Ministerial responsibilities
GREAT BAY--Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor Richinel Brug used his appearance in Parliament on Tuesday to level serious accusations against Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina, alleging abuse of power, bullying, intimidation and the repeated hijacking of his ministerial responsibilities.
Tribune Editorial Staff
May 12, 2026
Community
HR Evolve Conference 2026 sold out ahead of May 20 event
GREAT BAY--The organizing team of HR Evolve Conference 2026 has announced that the conference, scheduled for Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at Divi Little Bay Beach Resort, is officially sold out.
Tribune Editorial Staff
May 12, 2026
Government
MP Ottley: I’m tired of people being lied to, again calls for relief on GEBE
GREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Omar Ottley has called on government to stop shifting blame and take immediate action to provide relief to residents facing continued concerns over GEBE and fuel costs.
Tribune Editorial Staff
May 12, 2026
Government
MP Labega apologizes for reported Parliament incident with MP Irion
GREAT BAY-- Member of Parliament Dimar Labega has publicly apologized for his behavior following a reported incident with MP Ardwell Irion that occurred on Monday after a parliamentary meeting had ended and the cameras were off.
Tribune Editorial Staff
May 12, 2026
Sports
Minister Gumbs to Parliament for question hour on one-cent fuel levy for sports development
GREAT BAY--Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport Melissa Gumbs is expected to appear before Parliament to answer questions on the pending one-cent levy on imported gasoline intended to help fund the local development of sports.
May 12, 2026
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