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

Community

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.

Tribune Editorial Staff
July 30, 2026
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.
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.
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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
Other
Caribbean guilder of St. Maarten and Curaçao named among World’s Top circulating coins
GREAT B AY/WILLEMSTAD--The five-guilder coin from the Caribbean guilder series used by St. Maarten and Curaçao has been selected among the 10 nominees in the Best Circulating Coin category of the 2026 Coin of the Year competition.
Tribune Editorial Staff
July 29, 2026
Community
PJIA showcases community engagement strategy at ACI forum 2026 in Mexico City
MEXICO CITY--Princess Juliana International Airport, PJIA, represented St. Maarten at the Airports Council International Airport Commercial Forum in Mexico City, where Corporate Communications Officer Cassie Schoutens presented the airport’s approach to strengthening its relationship with the community.
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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