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Former Antillean Prime Ministers call for action after Orange-Nassau colonial study

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WILLEMSTAD--Former Prime Ministers of the Netherlands Antilles Suzy Camelia-Römer and Maria Liberia-Peters are calling for concrete political follow-up to the newly released investigation into the colonial role of the House of Orange-Nassau, with both stressing that the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom should not be pushed to the margins of the discussion.

Tribune Editorial Staff
October 4, 2026
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Poll: 83% of Dutch oppose slavery reparations and PM Jetten agrees

THE HAGUE--A large majority of Dutch people oppose paying reparations for the Netherlands’ slavery past, according to a new RTL panel, while Prime Minister Rob Jetten has also ruled out compensation following the publication of a major study into the colonial role of the House of Orange-Nassau.

Sea of Pink floods Philipsburg as community unites for Annual Pink Parade

GREAT BAY--The streets of Philipsburg were transformed into a sea of pink on Friday, October 2, as more than 200 community members participated in the Annual Pink Parade organized by the Positive Foundation and Elektralytes Foundation as part of the 2026 Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign.
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SCHIC recommends brief postponement of Golden Rock Ancestors Reburial
ST. EUSTATIUS--The Statia Cultural Heritage Implementation Committee (SCHIC) has recommended postponing the planned reburial of 69 Golden Rock ancestral remains by one to two months to allow the Executive Council additional time to consult the descendant community on possible DNA testing.
Tribune Editorial Staff
October 4, 2026
Community
St. Maarten Library’s Inaugural Becoming HER event draws strong participation
GREAT BAY--The St. Maarten Library successfully hosted its inaugural Becoming HER event, an empowering initiative created to provide young girls with a safe and inspiring space for open conversation, guidance, self-development and personal growth.
October 4, 2026
Justice
MP Roseburg welcomes Ministry's openness to business donations of security cameras
GREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Roseburg says she is pleased that the Ministry has confirmed that donations of security cameras from the business community are welcome as part of efforts to improve public safety on Sint Maarten.
Tribune Editorial Staff
October 4, 2026
Dutch Kingdom
St. Maarten Medical Center among employers at FRED Job Fair in Rotterdam
ROTTERDAM, Netherlands--St. Maarten Medical Center will be among more than 35 companies and organizations taking part in the FRED Job Fair & Conference 2026 in Rotterdam, giving professionals and job seekers in the Netherlands an opportunity to explore employment possibilities in St. Maarten and across the other participating islands.
Tribune Editorial Staff
October 4, 2026
Government
Government grants civil Servants Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve off
GREAT BAY--The Council of Ministers has approved two full days off for civil servants for the remainder of 2026, Christmas Eve on Thursday, December 24, and New Year’s Eve on Thursday, December 31.
Tribune Editorial Staff
October 2, 2026
Community
Valeska Laurant earns Toastmasters’ highest Educational Award
GREAT BAY--St. Maarten’s Valeska Laurant has achieved the Distinguished Toastmaster designation, the highest educational award bestowed by Toastmasters International, marking a major milestone in a journey centered on communication, leadership, personal development and service.
Tribune Editorial Staff
October 2, 2026
Opinion
GEBE’s Fuel Clause: Where is the LBHAM?
October 4, 2026
What Caribbean Youth Voices Taught Us About Meaningful Engagement
October 2, 2026
Government needs a clear social media and professional conduct policy for civil servants
October 2, 2026
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