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Chairlady Wescot-Williams recommends putting Bloem’s nomination for on hold

Government

During her press briefing as President of Parliament on Thursday, Chairlady of Parliament MP Sarah Wescot-Williams disclosed that she has asked the Minister of Finance to put on hold the Council of Minister's decision to approve the nomination of Jairo Bloem for Chairperson of the Supervisory Board of the Central Bank of Curaçao and Sint Maarten (CBCS). "We simply can't continue like this," the Chairlady said.

Tribune Editorial Staff
October 2, 2025
Government

Independent Committee to review country package implementation

A newly established independent committee, chaired by former State Councillor Maria van der Sluijs-Plantz, has been tasked with assessing the progress of the National Packages agreed upon by Aruba, Curaçao, and Sint Maarten.
Justice

Court of Appeal confirms Tackling’s approach to early conditional Release

According to a press release from the Ministry of Justice, the Joint Court of Justice has upheld the approach taken by Minister of Justice Nathalie Tackling in handling requests for early conditional release
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Government
MP Sjamira Roseburg: Follow the law, fix the board, then tackle the CBCS chair
Member of Parliament Sjamira Roseburg has outlined her position on the ongoing impasse surrounding the conditional nomination of attorney Jairo Bloem as Chairperson of the Supervisory Board of the Centrale Bank van Curaçao en Sint Maarten (CBCS).
Tribune Editorial Staff
October 2, 2025
Government
Documents show previous government did advance CBCS chair nomination
Documents shared on Thursday by MP Ardwell Irion indicate that the previous National Alliance–led government did move forward on a nomination for Chairperson of the Supervisory Board of the Centrale Bank van Curaçao en Sint Maarten (CBCS),..
Tribune Editorial Staff
October 2, 2025
Culture
St. Martin Cinepoem selected for Wintertuin 2025 competition
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October 2, 2025
Economy
Motorworld expands GAC Caribbean presence into Barbados & Grenada
Motorworld has reached another significant milestone with the successful launch of GAC in both Barbados and Grenada. Courtesy Garage in Barbados and Hubbard’s Motor in Grenada, both divisions of GEL Auto, have been appointed as the exclusive authorized dealers for their respective markets.
Tribune Editorial Staff
October 2, 2025
Community
Rotary Club of St. Martin Sunrise installs 2025–2026 board; Sidharth “Cookie” Bijlani named president
The Rotary Club of St. Martin Sunrise has installed its 2025–2026 leadership, appointing Sidharth “Cookie” Bijlani as president during a change-of-board ceremony held over the weekend.
Tribune Editorial Staff
October 2, 2025
Government
URSM board to Emmanuel, media blitz won’t be built on defaming PM
The Unified Resilient St. Maarten Movement (URSM) has taken note of the recent statements made by Mr. Christophe Emmanuel regarding Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina and the nomination process for the Central Bank of Curaçao and Sint Maarten (CBCS).
Tribune Editorial Staff
October 1, 2025
Opinion
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