GREAT BAY--Minister of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment and Infrastructure Patrice Gumbs Jr. provided Parliament with responses to questions from Members of Parliament on several matters involving the Ministry of VROMI, including the solid waste tender, district cleaning contracts, car wreck removal, road repairs, permit backlogs, the landfill compactor, garbage collection, drone technology and the Emergency Debris Management Project.

GREAT BAY--During the public meeting of Parliament on Monday, Members of Parliament have questioned why residents are still without meaningful relief from rising GEBE bills and fuel clause increases, despite earlier calls for relief and changes made at the level of the company’s board.

SXM AIRPORT--According to online news outlets, Winair has entered into a new interline partnership with U.S.-based Contour Airlines, a move that is expected to make it easier for passengers to travel between the United States, St. Maarten and several regional destinations across the northeastern Caribbean.

GREAT BAY--Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina has requested urgent clarification from the Supervisory Board of Directors and Management of NV GEBE on the factors behind the company’s decision to raise the fuel clause from Xcg. 0.36 per kWh in April 2026 to Xcg. 0.45 per kWh for May 2026, as well as the status of previously discussed consumer relief measures.

THE HAGUE--Air France-KLM is reportedly preparing for a possible name change as Scandinavian carrier SAS moves closer to joining the airline group. According to insiders cited by De Telegraaf, CEO Ben Smith has made a firm decision that the group should eventually operate under a new name that does not include either Air France or KLM.

SXM AIRPORT--Princess Juliana International Airport has launched a refreshed website experience, introducing a more modern, user-friendly and visually updated digital platform for passengers, visitors and stakeholders worldwide.