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TEATT shifts more tourism funding to Expedia

Tourism

GREAT BAY--The Ministry of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication, TEATT, is directing more of St. Maarten’s tourism promotion budget toward online travel agency campaigns after previous Expedia marketing generated more than US $38 million in tracked booking value from an investment of approximately US $168,000 to US $170,000.

Tribune Editorial Staff
August 18, 2026
Community

Aqua Mania Adventures announces the 11th Annual of Pink Sunset Sail on October 3rd

SIMPSON BAY--Aqua Mania Adventures proud to announce the 11th annual Pink Sunset Sail, set to take place on Saturday, October 3rd, 2026. The eagerly awaited Pink Event, raises awareness and funds for local breast cancer foundations: The Elektralyets and Positive Foundations.
Community

Citizen Ingemar Arndell back-to-school drive reaches more than 200 students across St. Maarten

GREAT BAY--More than 200 students across St. Maarten received school supplies and other back-to-school support through Ingemar Arndell’s Annual Back-to-School Drive, which continued its focus this year on helping children and families facing difficult circumstances.
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Community
FREEGAN HQ Reopens August 20, Resumes Community Services
GREAT BAY--FREEGAN HQ will reopen on Thursday, August 20, following a two-week break, with its food market, thrift store, meal distribution and coaching services returning for the community.
Tribune Editorial Staff
August 17, 2026
Justice
Justice Ministry faces 505 vacancies, Only 53 funded for filling in 2026
GREAT BAY--Minister of Justice Nathalie Tackling has acknowledged that St. Maarten’s justice system is facing a structural personnel shortage, with 505 recorded vacancies across the Ministry compared to 591 current personnel, while only 53 vacancies are budgeted to be filled in 2026.
Tribune Editorial Staff
August 17, 2026
Justice
Government Rules out foreign driver’s license fee, rental car tax could be alternative
GREAT BAY--Government has ruled out imposing a general foreign driver’s license fee on most visitors to St. Maarten, saying international treaty obligations require the country to recognize qualifying foreign licenses without attaching a local surcharge or mandatory permit to that recognition.
Tribune Editorial Staff
August 17, 2026
Education
MP Roseburg urges students to stay focused, calls on parents and teachers to be present and patient
GREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Sjamira Roseburg is encouraging students across St. Maarten to approach the new school year with focus, positive influences and clear goals, while calling on parents, teachers and the wider community to recognize the role they each play in helping children become the best version of themselves.
Tribune Editorial Staff
August 17, 2026
Education
Prime Minister Mercelina: “Before a Child Opens a Book, We Must Open the Way”
GREAT BAY--As students across Sint Maarten return to the classroom for the new academic year, Prime Minister Dr. Luc F.E. Mercelina is calling on the entire country to recognize that the responsibility for their success extends far beyond the school gates.
Tribune Editorial Staff
August 17, 2026
Community
Gomez, Provence expand Back-to-School shoe donations to Oranje School, Belvedere Community Center
GREAT BAY--Longtime community contributors Cesar Gomez and Mayra Provence have expanded their back-to-school support initiative, donating more than 20 pairs of shoes to Oranje School and additional pairs to the Belvedere Community Center as they continue helping children and families prepare for the new academic year.
Tribune Editorial Staff
August 17, 2026
Opinion
Do We Understand the Implementation of the Didam Arrest to Our Domain Lands Policy?
August 17, 2026
A budget and a school year
August 16, 2026
Teen Times Back-to-School Message: Choose Focus, Respect and Responsibility
August 16, 2026
Weekend Read

ICAO Warns: Aviation is growing fast, the next battle Is about capacity, workers and money

August 15, 2026

The Caribbean Is getting more cruise ships, but the game is changing

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From Simpson Bay to Monaco: Two marinas, one global network, and a major opportunity

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