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Questions Raised Over UNOPS Role in Heyliger Early-Release Decision

Justice

GREAT BAY--Questions are being raised about the Ministry of Justice’s decision to involve the United Nations Office for Project Services, UNOPS, in reviewing the sentence calculation connected to former Member of Parliament Theodore Heyliger’s unsuccessful request for early release. The same entity that, together with the Dutch government, is responsible for the construction of the new Point Blanche prison.

Tribune Editorial Staff
July 30, 2026
Justice

Theo denied early release

GREAT BAY--Former Member of Parliament and former Minister Theo Heyliger has been denied early release following a decision that reportedly relied, in part, on calculations or advice from the United Nations Office for Project Services, UNOPS, an entity that along with the Dutch government is funding the construction of the new prison. (see related story on UNOPS possible role).
Community

ACP-SXM requests civil inquiry into N.V. GEBE

GREAT BAY--The Association for Consumer Protection St. Maarten, ACP-SXM, has submitted a formal request to the Procureur-Generaal and the Chief Public Prosecutor of St. Maarten, asking their offices to assess whether the circumstances at N.V. GEBE warrant the institution of a civil inquiry, known as an enquêteprocedure, under Article 2:346 of the Civil Code.
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Dutch Kingdom
Population projected to increase 28% on Bonaire, St. Eustatius, Saba by 2035
THE HAGUE--The populations of Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba are all projected to increase between 2026 and 2050, according to a new population forecast released by Statistics Netherlands, CBS.
Tribune Editorial Staff
July 30, 2026
Economy
WestJet passengers urged to monitor flights as strike could begin this weekend
SXM AIRPORT--Passengers travelling with WestJet in the coming days are being urged to closely monitor their bookings, as a strike involving 4,400 flight attendants could begin as early as this weekend.
Tribune Editorial Staff
July 30, 2026
Community
WIFOL members launch search for new union head after leadership fails to call requested meeting
GREAT BAY--Members of the Workers Institute for Organized Labour Association, WIFOL, have launched an open solicitation process connected to the election of a new board after President Theophilus Emanuel Thompson and the board operating under his leadership failed to convene a Special General Meeting formally requested by the membership.
Tribune Editorial Staff
July 30, 2026
Education
Minister Gumbs provides updates on study financing, sports facilities, prison literacy and youth development
GREAT BAY--Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport Melissa Gumbs has provided updates on several ongoing Ministry initiatives, including study financing approvals, repairs to sports facilities, the development of a satellite library at the Point Blanche prison and preparations for regional sporting events.
Tribune Editorial Staff
July 30, 2026
Education
Dame Ruby Bute National Short Story Contest opens on Saturday
GREAT BAY--Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport Melissa Gumbs is inviting young writers between the ages of 12 and 14 to participate in the 2026 Dame Ruby Bute National Short Story Contest which opens on Saturday, August 1.
Tribune Editorial Staff
July 29, 2026
Regional
OECS Appoints Aisha Maina as Strategic Adviser for Africa-Caribbean Cooperation
CARIBBEAN REGION--The Commission of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) is pleased to announce the official appointment of Ms. Aisha Maina, President and Chief Executive Officer of Aquarian Consult Limited, as the OECS Strategic Adviser for Africa-Caribbean Cooperation.
Tribune Editorial Staff
July 29, 2026
Opinion
Under Attack: Caribbean Citizenship by Investment Program Faces a Double Assault
July 30, 2026
The Bonaire Education Crisis – When education erases history, It erases a People
July 28, 2026
Set the Record Straight - Part II The Colour Question on Saba
July 28, 2026
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