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St. Maarten will receive a €30 Million grant in Dutch support if Parliament extends country reform package

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GREAT BAY--St. Maarten could benefit from approximately €30 million in Dutch financial support to strengthen government operations, improve financial management, address staffing shortages and complete ongoing institutional reforms, provided Parliament approves a proposed two-year extension of the Mutual Arrangement for Cooperation on Reforms and the accompanying Country Reform Package.

November 10, 2026
Government

St. Maarten Parliament Moves Closer to Position on Kingdom Dispute Regulation

GREAT BAY--St. Maarten's Parliament has moved a step closer to establishing its position on a long-awaited Kingdom dispute regulation, with the Committee of Kingdom Affairs and Interparliamentary Relations (CKAIR) preparing to forward its advice on an amended draft Kingdom law to Parliament's Central Committee for further consideration.
Dutch Kingdom

Bonaire's PPP-UNI calls for UN recognition, new hospital and university in eight-point plan

KRALENDIJK, BONAIRE--The Partido Pueblo Progresivo (PPP-UNI), founded and politically led by longtime Bonaire activist James Finies, has unveiled an eight-point development agenda that includes seeking the island's placement on the United Nations list of Non-Self-Governing Territories, constructing a modern hospital, establishing a university and technical training institutions, and strengthening the protection of Papiamentu and Bonaire's cultural identity.
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Bonaire's PPP-UNI calls for UN recognition, new hospital and university in eight-point plan
KRALENDIJK, BONAIRE--The Partido Pueblo Progresivo (PPP-UNI), founded and politically led by longtime Bonaire activist James Finies, has unveiled an eight-point development agenda that includes seeking the island's placement on the United Nations list of Non-Self-Governing Territories, constructing a modern hospital, establishing a university and technical training institutions, and strengthening the protection of Papiamentu and Bonaire's cultural identity.
Tribune Editorial Staff
November 10, 2026
Dutch Kingdom
Curaçao MP Silvania fears for his life as tax corruption dispute deepens, demands government protection
WILLEMSTAD--Curaçao Member of Parliament and former Minister of Finance Javier Silvania has renewed his demand for personal security protection, claiming that his efforts to expose alleged corruption within the country's tax collection administration have placed him at risk of retaliation from individuals with significant political, financial and criminal connections.
Tribune Editorial Staff
November 10, 2026
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Suriname's US$10.5 billion oil project could open doors for St. Maarten, Curaçao and Aruba
GREAT BAY--The rapid development of Suriname's offshore oil and gas industry could create new economic opportunities for businesses in St. Maarten, Curaçao and Aruba, as billions of dollars in investment generate demand for specialized services, technical expertise, logistics and international business partnerships.
Tribune Editorial Staff
November 10, 2026
Community
ACP-SXM: US$70 Million GEBE engine investment may not translate Into lower bills
GREAT BAY--The Association for Consumer Protection St. Maarten (ACP-SXM) has raised concerns that NV GEBE's US$70 million investment in three new electricity generators may improve the reliability of the country's power supply without necessarily providing financial relief to consumers, unless longstanding issues surrounding fuel procurement, storage and electricity pricing are addressed.
Tribune Editorial Staff
November 10, 2026
Government
Finance Ministry unable to say how many residents and businesses pay taxes compared to ten years ago
GREAT BAY--Minister of Finance Marinka Gumbs has confirmed that the Ministry of Finance is currently unable to provide accurate figures showing how many residents and businesses in St. Maarten are paying taxes compared to ten years ago, citing outdated administrative processes and limitations within the Tax Administration's information systems.
Tribune Editorial Staff
November 10, 2026
Infrastructure
Gumbs: Govt exploring ways to buy Mullet Bay, not pursuing joint development with Sun Resorts
GREAT BAY--Minister of Finance Marinka Gumbs has reiterated that government is not pursuing a joint development arrangement or private financing partnership with Sun Resorts for Mullet Bay, confirming instead that the Ministry of Finance is exploring financial mechanisms that could allow St. Maarten to acquire the property if it is placed on the market.
Tribune Editorial Staff
November 10, 2026
Opinion
The Joy and Rhythm of negotiating with words, but never on principle
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