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New Caribbean resilience index places St. Maarten near bottom, citing climate, sustainability and demographic weaknesses

Government

GREAT BAY--St. Maarten has ranked 16th out of 18 Caribbean countries in the newly released Resilience Index Caribbean, RICa, 2026, a regional study by Amsterdam Bureau for Economics that measures how well Caribbean economies can absorb shocks and adapt to pressures such as economic disruption, climate risk, and geopolitical uncertainty.

Tribune Editorial Staff
April 23, 2026
Justice

Minister Tackling, MP Roseburg Welcome Donation to Support Inmate Rehabilitation

GREAT BAY--Minister of Justice Nathalie M. Tackling and Member of Parliament Sjamira Roseburg have welcomed a community-led donation of boxing equipment for inmates at Point Blanche Prison, describing the contribution as a meaningful step in support of rehabilitation efforts within the justice system.
Infrastructure

Cole Bay garbage hauler reportedly unpaid for three months, stoppage looms

GREAT BAY--The garbage hauler responsible for household waste collection in Cole Bay has reportedly gone unpaid for the past three months, even as the company continues to carry out its duties under mounting financial and operational strain. That patience however, is running thin.
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Economy
Heyliger-Marten: Event funding strategy must be based on growth, not blanket cuts
GREAT BAY--Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication Grisha Heyliger-Marten has made clear that Government’s approach to festival and event funding is not to reduce support across the board, but to invest strategically based on economic return, sustainability, and national value.
Tribune Editorial Staff
April 22, 2026
Infrastructure
VROMI links garbage problems to haulers, businesses and public non-compliance
GREAT BAY--Minister of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment and Infrastructure Patrice Gumbs has issued a renewed call for accountability from waste haulers, businesses and residents as the country continues to grapple with persistent garbage collection problems and illegal dumping across several districts.
Tribune Editorial Staff
April 22, 2026
Justice
Tackling praises responsible Carnival spirit, warns offenders will face full force of the Law
GREAT BAY--Minister of Justice Nathalie Tackling has praised the overwhelming majority of residents and visitors for celebrating Carnival 2026 responsibly and in the true spirit of the season, while making it clear that violence, disorderly conduct, and public disturbances will be met with strict enforcement as the festivities continue.
Tribune Editorial Staff
April 22, 2026
Culture
D’Angelique Harregan is Teen Carnival Queen 2026
GREAT BAY--D’Angelique Harregan emerged victorious on Monday night in Carnival Village, outperforming four other contestants to be crowned Teen Carnival Queen 2026.
Tribune Editorial Staff
April 21, 2026
Government
PM Mercelina calls for urgent review and transparency in NV GEBE billing system
GREAT BAY--The Honorable Prime Minister of Sint Maarten, Dr. Luc Mercelina has formally addressed the Supervisory Board of NV GEBE regarding ongoing public concerns surrounding the utility company’s billing system, emphasizing the need for urgent action, transparency, and restored public trust.
Tribune Editorial Staff
April 21, 2026
Culture
Leann Richardson sweeps Senior Queen pageant, claims crown and new vehicle
GREAT BAY--Leann Richardson entered the Senior Carnival Queen Pageant on a mission, and on Monday night in Carnival Village, she accomplished it in commanding style, sweeping every judged category on her way to capturing the title of Senior Carnival Queen 2026 and driving away with a brand new vehicle courtesy of Motorworld.
April 21, 2026
Opinion
Our Beaches Are Not For Sale
April 21, 2026
A formal public response to recent public statements by MP lyndon Lewis
April 21, 2026
26 stone steps to eternity: The Colombier Heritage Village Experience
April 13, 2026
Weekend Read

Why St. Maarten cannot so easily do what some Caribbean neighbors are doing on oil prices

April 3, 2026

What exactly are the people of St. Maarten witnessing right now?

April 3, 2026

Drayer: Curaçao is applying double standards in monetary union debate

April 3, 2026

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