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Labor practices at Ocean Blue Residences called a "bait and switch scam"

Labor

CUPECOY--Serious concerns are being raised about labor practices, contractor treatment, and workplace safety at the Ocean Blue Residences project in Cupecoy, where allegations of unpaid subcontractors, severely underpaid workers, and unsafe working conditions have sparked growing alarm among those familiar with the development.

Tribune Editorial Staff
March 27, 2026
Community

Aqua Mania Adventures to host World Stray Animal Sunset Sail on April 4

SIMPSON BAY--Aqua Mania Adventures will once again host its annual World Stray Animal Sunset Sail on Saturday, April 4, 2026, bringing the community together for an evening of support, awareness, and fundraising for St. Maarten’s stray animals.
Justice

When the word "electronic" sank the mango defense, Emmanuel and Dijkhoffz convicted

GREAT BAY--One of the more unusual defenses raised in the Jasmine corruption case, that references to “mangoes” were literally about fruit, ultimately failed under close judicial scrutiny and became a key part of the Court’s reasoning in convicting former minister C.E. on bribery-related charges. The defense failed on the use of one word "electronic".
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Tourism
Travel + Leisure cruise experts rank St. Maarten among top ports of call
GREAT BAY--Port St. Maarten received fresh international recognition after Travel + Leisure highlighted St. Maarten in a new feature asking five cruise experts to name their favorite ports of call. In the March 26, 2026 article, St. Maarten emerged as the top choice for two of the five cruise experts consulted, reinforcing the island’s standing as one of the Caribbean’s most attractive cruise destinations.
Tribune Editorial Staff
March 26, 2026
Tourism
JetBlue expands SXM service with three extra weekly flights
Tribune Editorial Staff
March 26, 2026
Government
Legal Advisory concludes Governor overstepped Constitutional boundaries
GREAT BAY--Constitutional expert Prof. Dr. Arjen van Rijn has concluded in a legal advisory commissioned by Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina that the Governor of St. Maarten overstepped established constitutional boundaries during the handling of a January 2026 administrative matter
Tribune Editorial Staff
March 26, 2026
Government
Minister Brug requests Integrity Chamber probe into his Ministry
GREAT BAY--Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor Richinel S.J. Brug has requested the Integrity Chamber to investigate matters that have taken place within the Ministry of VSA since he assumed office.
Tribune Editorial Staff
March 25, 2026
Government
PM Submits Legal Advisory on Governor’s constitutional role
GREAT BAY--In a move not seen prior, the Honorable Prime Minister, Dr. Luc Mercelina, has formally submitted a legal advisory concerning the constitutional role of the Governor of Sint Maarten to the Council of Ministers. In the interest of transparency, the advisory has also been shared with His Excellency the Governor and the Honorable Members of Parliament.
March 25, 2026
Infrastructure
VROMI confirms landfill compactor failure, details cause and mitigation measures
GREAT BAY--The Cabinet of Minister of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment and Infrastructure (VROMI) Patrice Gumbs has confirmed that the landfill compactor provided through the St. Maarten Trust Fund is currently out of service,...
Tribune Editorial Staff
March 25, 2026
Opinion
Untested Territory
March 26, 2026
The Growing Menace of Excessively Loud Motorcycles
March 25, 2026
Thank you St. Maarten
March 22, 2026
Weekend Read

Between Ambition and Capacity: The questions behind Gumbs vision and St. Maarten’s housing plans

March 20, 2026

Cannabis plan meets wall of questions in Parliament

March 20, 2026

MP Irion warns outdoor-only cannabis model will not get his support, but research challenges indoor profit claims

March 14, 2026

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