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Tackling: Victim Support Services strengthened as more domestic violence victims come forward

Justice

GREAT BAY--Minister of Justice Nathalie Tackling on Wednesday said that Victim Support Services has been significantly strengthened over the past months, both operationally and strategically, to ensure that persons in vulnerable situations feel safer, more comfortable and better supported when seeking help.

Tribune Editorial Staff
May 6, 2026
Culture

Heyliger-Marten: Carnival once again demonstrated its value

GREAT BAY--Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication Grisha Heyliger-Marten says Carnival 2026 again demonstrated its value as one of St. Maarten’s most important cultural and tourism products, but stressed that the country must now continue to build on that success.
Sports

St. Maarten’s Jamal Cummins Sr. builds reputation on U.S. Baseball officiating stage

TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA--St. Maarten continues to shine on the international sporting stage as one of its own, Jamal Cummins Sr., was selected to officiate at several high-level baseball tournaments across the United States, further cementing his growing reputation as a top-tier umpire.
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Justice
MP Roseburg praises Justice sector partners for spotlighting foster care
GREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Sjamira Roseburg attended the opening of Foster Care Awareness Month and commended Minister of Justice Nathalie Tackling, the Judicial & Institutional Services Foundation (J&S), Foster Families Central, and all stakeholders involved for bringing attention to such an important issue affecting children and families in Sint Maarten.
Tribune Editorial Staff
May 6, 2026
Education
FBE evaluation finds partial implementation, curriculum gaps and need for stronger system support
GREAT BAY--The final Foundation Based Education Evaluation Report has found that while Foundation Based Education was introduced with the goal of creating a more equitable and student-centered education system, only partial implementation was realized due to gaps in sustained systemic support, legislative alignment, funding continuity and structured implementation.
Tribune Editorial Staff
May 6, 2026
Culture
Prime Minister extends gratitude to all who contributed to Carnival 2026 success
GREAT BAY--The Honorable Prime Minister of St. Maarten, Luc Mercelina on Wednesday extended gratitude and congratulations to all stakeholders, organizers, emergency personnel, cultural groups, businesses, and members of the public for contributing to the success of St. Maarten Carnival 2026.
Tribune Editorial Staff
May 6, 2026
Infrastructure
GEBE generator purchase in final negotiation phase
GREAT BAY--Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina has said the process to initiate the purchase of new generators for St. Maarten is still ongoing, with government now in the final phase of negotiations before the formal purchasing process can begin.
Tribune Editorial Staff
May 6, 2026
Government
PM Luc Mercelina: St. Maarten must broaden its revenue base, 15,000 contributors cannot carry 60,000 people
GREAT BAY--Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina has said St. Maarten’s long-term budget challenge cannot be solved by yearly budgeting alone, stressing that the country must confront a structural reality: a limited number of contributors are carrying the financial demands of a much larger population.
Tribune Editorial Staff
May 6, 2026
Infrastructure
MP York: Govt cannot accept landfill work, then hide behind contract excuses
GREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Darryl York has sharply criticized Minister of VROMI Patrice Gumbs over the handling of the payment dispute involving Fleming Waste Solutions, saying the Minister’s explanation does not answer the most important question: how government intends to pay a local contractor that has continued to perform essential landfill-related work for St. Maarten.
May 6, 2026
Opinion
A Tale of Two Visits: An Analysis of the Dutch and British Royal Visits to the United States
May 6, 2026
When Oil’s “buffer” disappears, the Caribbean/St. Maarten feels it too. Sustained Costs Pressure Underway? Plan for Instability
May 3, 2026
OBITUARY for The WIB International Standing Order
April 27, 2026
Weekend Read

Why St. Maarten cannot so easily do what some Caribbean neighbors are doing on oil prices

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What exactly are the people of St. Maarten witnessing right now?

April 3, 2026

Drayer: Curaçao is applying double standards in monetary union debate

April 3, 2026

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