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St. Maarten, Saba and Statia Sign agreement to research ancestral links and slavery's legacy

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GREAT BAY--St. Maarten, Saba and St. Eustatius have formally agreed to collaborate on genealogical and scientific research into the lasting legacy of slavery, with an initiative aimed at helping descendants trace their family histories, uncover ancestral connections and preserve the shared heritage of the three islands.

Tribune Editorial Staff
October 16, 2026
Health

USM Brings menopause into the open with community discussion on health and wellness

GREAT BAY--Menopause and the physical, emotional and psychological changes women experience during this stage of life took center stage at the University of St. Martin (USM), where a packed audience participated in an open discussion about symptoms, hormone replacement therapy, mental health, intimacy and the importance of greater public awareness.
Tourism

St. Maarten records an astonishing 51% surge in U.S. air travel in September 2026

GREAT BAY--St. Maarten recorded a remarkable 51.2 percent increase in air travel by U.S. citizens in September 2026, adding nearly 6,000 trips compared with the same month last year and significantly outperforming the wider Caribbean, where American air travel grew by just 2.5 percent. The feat is astonishing considering that the month of September is typically the island's slowest tourist month. It also lends credence to industry reports that St. Maarten did not experience a typical "slow season" in 2026.
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Community
Steflogix Director Stephanie Somersall completes Advanced International Training
GREAT BAY--Stephanie Somersall, Managing Director of St. Maarten-based Steflogix, is encouraging more women to explore careers in pest management while strengthening professional standards in an industry traditionally dominated by men.
Tribune Editorial Staff
October 16, 2026
Dutch Kingdom
Dutch military to deploy anti-ship missiles in Caribbean as regional security concerns grow
GREAT BAY--The Netherlands is preparing to introduce anti-ship missiles into its military capabilities in the Caribbean, marking a significant expansion of Dutch defence operations in the region as the government moves to strengthen security across the Caribbean part of the Kingdom.
October 16, 2026
Dutch Kingdom
Dutch security report: Tsunami could be more devastating than hurricane for St. Maarten
GREAT BAY--A new Dutch national security risk assessment warns that a tsunami could have more devastating consequences for Caribbean islands such as St. Maarten than a major hurricane, raising questions not only about the country's early-warning capabilities but also whether residents and visitors could realistically reach safety in time, given the island's extensive coastal development, limited road network and persistent traffic congestion.
Tribune Editorial Staff
October 16, 2026
Tourism
Caribbean cruise arrivals projected to reach 21 Million by 2031, FCCA Conference hears
SAN JUAN-- Cruise passenger volumes in the Caribbean are projected to reach approximately 21 million by 2031, nearly double the 11 million recorded in 2019, as continued global industry expansion creates opportunities for Caribbean destinations to attract visitors, investment and greater economic benefits.
Tribune Editorial Staff
October 16, 2026
Community
Dutch Officials to Visit St. Maarten, Saba and Statia to Explain Slavery Legacy Funding
GREAT BAY--Nonprofit organizations in St. Maarten, Saba and St. Eustatius will have an opportunity next week to meet directly with Dutch government officials responsible for administering the Legacy to Future Funds, a subsidy program supporting Caribbean initiatives addressing the history and continuing impact of transatlantic slavery.
Tribune Editorial Staff
October 16, 2026
Government
Wescot-Williams: Tripartite advances dispute regulation, questions Kingdom Summit and country packages
WILLEMSTAD--President of Parliament Sarah Wescot-Williams says the Parliaments of St. Maarten, Aruba and Curaçao must strengthen their collective influence within the Kingdom of the Netherlands and ensure that decisions affecting their countries are not made without meaningful consultation.
Tribune Editorial Staff
October 15, 2026
Opinion
Open Letter to Grisha, Nathalie, Marinka, Luc and Claret, I want answers on Cupecoy Development
October 15, 2026
St. Martin after almost 400 years of colonialism: How much more must our people endure?
October 15, 2026
16 Years Later: What Has Improved?
October 15, 2026
Weekend Read

Plenipotentiary Foundation defends itself against Audit Chamber report.....sort of

October 10, 2026

Why we call people Redskin, Brown and Black: The History Behind Caribbean Words

October 10, 2026

The next big tourism challenge is not attracting visitors, it's preparing for change by chaos

October 10, 2026

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