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Dutch evaluation places passport security, identity reliability ahead of convenience, relevance for St. Maarten

Dutch Kingdom

GREAT BAY--A new periodic evaluation by the Dutch Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations has placed renewed focus on the security, reliability and resilience of the Kingdom’s identity and travel-document systems, with direct relevance for St. Maarten as part of the wider Kingdom structure.

Tribune Editorial Staff
June 15, 2026
Government

Min TEATT: No government ever held GEBE accountable to its concession, that era is over

Government

PM: Curaçao’s World Cup journey is a big victory for the Caribbean

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Economy
COCI urges businesses to update records and settle fees to avoid deregistration
GREAT BAY--Businesses that fail to keep their Chamber registration up to date may place their legal operating status at risk, the St. Maarten Chamber of Commerce and Industry (COCI) has warned.
Tribune Editorial Staff
June 15, 2026
Community
Arrindell’s return to GEBE comes on a day loaded with meaning
GREAT BAY--Longtime NV GEBE executive and former Chief Financial Officer Iris Arrindell is expected to assume the role and executive office of Temporary Manager at the utility company on Monday, June 15, a day that also coincides with the peaceful protest march organized by the Association for Consumer Protection St. Maarten, ACP-SXM.
Tribune Editorial Staff
June 14, 2026
Government
2026 National Budget reaches Parliament as summer recess nears
GREAT BAY--The draft national budget for St. Maarten for the service year 2026 has now reached Parliament, after completing the regular and required steps before being formally submitted for parliamentary handling.
Tribune Editorial Staff
June 14, 2026
Community
Sound 2000’s Earl “Churchie” York recognized by Antigua Prime Minister for stage production
ST.MAARTEN/ANTIGUA--Sound 2000, St. Maarten’s most recognized sound, stage and event production companies, marked a proud milestone recently when Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, the Honorable Gaston Browne, personally thanked Earl “Churchie” York for a job well done following the successful delivery of a major stage project in Antigua.
Tribune Editorial Staff
June 14, 2026
Government
Min. Heyliger-Marten celebrates Curaçao’s historic World Cup debut: “One goal isstill a win”
GREAT BAY--Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication (TEATT) Grisha Heyliger-Marten has congratulated Curaçao’s national football team on its historic FIFA World Cup debut, saying that despite the 7–1 result against Germany, Curaçao gave the Dutch Caribbean and the wider Caribbean a moment of pride that will not be forgotten.
Tribune Editorial Staff
June 14, 2026
Community
ACP-SXM: No MPs or Ministers will be allowed to speak at Monday’s march to NV GEBE
GREAT BAY--The Association for Consumer Protection St. Maarten (ACP-SXM) has made clear that no Member of Parliament or Minister will be allowed to speak before, during or after Monday’s peaceful march to NV GEBE.
June 14, 2026
Opinion
Hard Dates
June 14, 2026
A Paradigm Shift in St. Maarten: Citizens Take the Lead
June 14, 2026
The Graduates: Where does all this “capacity”go?
June 12, 2026
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