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Minister Brug Takes 2026 Anti-Bullying and Youth Mental Health Outreach Back to Schools

Education

GREAT BAY--The Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA) have rolled out the 2026 edition of his island-wide Anti-Bullying and Youth Mental Health Awareness Campaign, focused on strengthening school spaces where students feel safe, respected, and supported.

Tribune Editorial Staff
February 15, 2026
Education

Monroe University’s Evan Jerome visits St. Maarten, connects with online students

GREAT BAY--About 35 current students, prospective students, and alumni of Monroe University gathered for a cocktail reception at Holland House Beach Hotel, hosted by Evan Jerome, Senior Vice President of International Markets at Monroe University, during his recent visit to the island.
Health

What does the rights-based approach to crisis mental health care entail?

GREAT BAY--As reported previously, the Minister of Justice and the Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA) have signed a two-year cooperation agreement to ensure that people who are involuntarily placed or admitted to a facility for mental health reasons receive government-funded legal assistance from the very first moment their freedom is restricted. But what does the agreement actually entail? Let's get into it a bit.
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Tourism
Local professional Cherinah Franken and strategist Jim Hepple to lead establishment of the St. Maarten Tourism Authority
GREAT BAY--Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Traffic and Telecommunication Grisha Heyliger-Marten has assigned local tourism professional Cherinah Franken and international tourism strategist Jim Hepple to lead the process of establishing the Sint Maarten Tourism Authority (STA)
Tribune Editorial Staff
February 15, 2026
Government
Government extends standard income tax payment plans to 24 months
GREAT BAY--Promise kept. The Minister of Finance Marinka Gumbs has approved a temporary policy change that allows most taxpayers with assessed income tax debts to enter a standard 24-month payment plan, without having to complete a financial means test.
Tribune Editorial Staff
February 15, 2026
Economy
BTP to develop cyber security policy and legal framework with Barbados-based CCSC
GREAT BAY--Bureau Telecommunications and Post St. Maarten (BTP) has announced a partnership with the Caribbean Cyber Security Center (CCSC) of Barbados to develop a comprehensive Cyber Security policy and legal framework for Sint Maarten’s critical telecommunications and utility sectors.
Tribune Editorial Staff
February 15, 2026
Community
Citizen Marlon Ricardo marks his birthday with a “pay it forward” gift to White & Yellow cross, hope it inspires a trend
ST. JOHNS ESTATE, St. Maarten--Citizen Marlon Ricardo chose to celebrate his birthday on Friday with a selfless act of giving, donating a wheelchair and crutches to White and Yellow Cross in a gesture meant to encourage others to “pay it forward” and serve as good citizens to one another.
Tribune Editorial Staff
February 15, 2026
Community
Caribbean newspaper closures expose mounting pressure on legacy media
CARIBBEAN REGION--A fresh round of closures and wind-downs across the Caribbean is sharpening concern about the region’s traditional news business, as rising production costs, weakening print advertising, and fast-moving digital competition squeeze even long-established outlets.
Tribune Editorial Staff
February 14, 2026
Government
St. Maarten Delegates Earn UNESCO diploma in Digital Education Transformation
GREAT BAY--The St. Maarten National Commission for UNESCO announced that Marvio Cooks and Marcus Nicolaas have successfully completed the Digital Talent for Educational Transformation and Innovation Diploma Course,...
Tribune Editorial Staff
February 14, 2026
Opinion
Thank You Jay. Masha danki, Emanuel. Gracias Benito.
February 14, 2026
Who Counts the Cash?
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A Seat
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Weekend Read

The Christopher Emmanuel Case: Grafted Mango interpretation and weak burden of proof?

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A closer, legal look: The Bonaire Climate Case

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