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Analysis: The biggest message in Governor Baly’s speech was about Government itself

Government

GREAT BAY--Governor Ajamu Baly’s speech at the opening 2026-2027 Parliamentary Year contained enough announcements to fill several government agendas: a Cg 670.3 million revenue projection, Cg 221.2 million in capital investment, healthcare reform, a Waste Authority, new justice legislation, housing policy, education reform, artificial intelligence in government, economic diversification, road planning and new regulatory bodies.

Tribune Editorial Staff
September 8, 2026
Culture

Stories of St. Maarten launches year-long reading initiative During Literacy Month

GREAT BAY--The Philipsburg Cultural and Community Center has launched Stories of St. Maarten: A Year of Reading & Discovery, a school-year literacy initiative designed to connect primary school students with local authors, culturally relevant books and the living heritage of St. Martin.
Government

Nahjah Wyatte Muñoz Wins 2026 President of Parliament Award

GREAT BAY--Fourteen-year-old athlete Nahjah Wyatte Muñoz, who made history as St. Maarten’s first CARIFTA Games gold medalist earlier this year, has been named the recipient of the 14th Annual President of Parliament Award.
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Dutch Kingdom
After UN Slavery Vote, Curaçao pushes for Kingdom consultation before foreign policy decisions
WILLEMSTAD--Curaçao’s Parliament has adopted a motion calling for a formal Kingdom-wide procedure requiring consultation with the Caribbean countries before international positions are taken on matters that directly affect them, a proposal that could give St. Maarten a more clearly defined role in determining future Kingdom positions at the United Nations and other international forums.
Tribune Editorial Staff
September 8, 2026
Regional
Jamaica takes slavery reparations case to Buckingham Palace, seeks Privy Council opinion
KINGSTON--Jamaica has formally taken its slavery reparations case to Buckingham Palace, asking King Charles III to refer three legal questions concerning the enslavement of Africans in Jamaica and Britain’s potential obligation to provide reparatory remedies to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council.
Tribune Editorial Staff
September 8, 2026
Government
Parliament recognises The Peoples' Tribune for public-interest information and digital trust
GREAT BAY--The Peoples' Tribune was recognized by the Parliament of St. Maarten on Tuesday for its commitment to responsible artificial intelligence, digital trust and the strengthening of informed and empowered communities.
Tribune Editorial Staff
September 8, 2026
Dutch Kingdom
Bonaire, Statia, Saba warn €30M Cost-of-Living fund must not replace existing dutch subsidies
THE HAGUE--The Island Councils of Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba have raised serious concerns that a new structural €30 million allocation intended to reduce the cost of living in the Caribbean Netherlands could instead be used to finance subsidies that the Dutch government is already providing.
Tribune Editorial Staff
September 8, 2026
Community
More Than 6,000kg of marine materials confiscated at PJIA, new reef awareness launches
AIRPORT--More than 6,000 kilograms of shells, coral, rocks and other marine materials were confiscated at Princess Juliana International Airport in 2025, prompting the Nature Foundation St. Maarten to step up efforts to discourage visitors from removing marine life and natural materials from the island.
Tribune Editorial Staff
September 8, 2026
Government
Wescot-Williams says Ministries should use existing laws to issue fines and generate revenue
GREAT BAY--Chairlady of Parliament Sarah Wescot-Williams is urging government ministries to make greater use of existing laws to issue fines, impose penalties and generate revenue, while warning that limited legal and administrative capacity could slow the government’s broader legislative agenda.
Tribune Editorial Staff
September 8, 2026
Opinion
FROM WARNING TO ACTION: Stop Managing by Crisis: Government Must See Trouble Before It Arrives. part 2
September 8, 2026
History, Then Habit
September 8, 2026
Leadership Matters: But only with visionary critical thinking
September 7, 2026
Weekend Read

UNODC: The Caribbean locks up people at more than twice the global rate

September 5, 2026

Teen Times: Want better-behaved youth? Start with better lives for their parents

September 5, 2026

Mps Roseburg, Wescot-Williams say stop cleaning up after illegal dumpers, start going after them

September 5, 2026

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