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FC Soualiga Sports Club: A child may be carrying more than we see

Sports

GREAT BAY--FC Soualiga Sports Club is taking a different approach to youth development, using short info videos to speak primarily to adults about the role sports can play in a young person’s life and the importance of paying closer attention to what children may be experiencing beyond the playing field.

Tribune Editorial Staff
September 23, 2026
Economy

September at PJIA: 802 flights show strength of St. Maarten’s aviation hub

AIRPORT--September is traditionally considered part of St. Maarten’s slower tourism season, but the scheduled air network at Princess Juliana International Airport tells a broader story about the island’s position in Caribbean aviation.
Government

Johnson Participates in International Seminar on Populism, Democracy and Economic Development

GREAT BAY--Stuart Johnson, Chief of Staff to the Prime Minister of Sint Maarten, participated virtually in the international seminar titled “Populism and the Persistence of Latin America’s Democratic and Economic Underperformance,” presented by Professor Javier Corrales of Amherst College on 22 September 2026.
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Community
Young St. Maarten creator WhosAri, Certified Sampson turn video about school fights into positive message
GREAT BAY--A young St. Maarten content creator has gone the extra mile to turn criticism surrounding a viral video into something positive for his peers, with support from influencer Certified Sampson and youth media organization Teen Times, which first reported the initiative.
Tribune Editorial Staff
September 23, 2026
Dutch Kingdom
Statia Targets Canada’s Active 55+ travel market at Ottawa Tourism Show
ORANJESTAD, St. Eustatius--The St. Eustatius Tourism Development Foundation (STDF) will introduce the island to Canada’s active mature travel market this week at the 55+ Lifestyle Travel Show, Ottawa’s largest and most established event dedicated to active mature travelers.
Tribune Editorial Staff
September 23, 2026
Tourism
Royal Caribbean to acquire 50% stake in Sandals Resorts in $3 Billion Caribbean deal
MIAMI/MONTEGO BAY--Royal Caribbean Group is making one of the biggest moves yet by a cruise company into land-based Caribbean tourism, agreeing to invest approximately US$3 billion for a 50% stake in Sandals and Beaches Resorts.
Tribune Editorial Staff
September 23, 2026
Dutch Kingdom
Curaçao tightens school safety measures after knife incident injures teacher
WILLEMSTAD--The Government of Curaçao is moving to strengthen security at schools following a serious incident in which a teacher was injured after intervening in a confrontation involving a student with a knife.
Tribune Editorial Staff
September 23, 2026
Health
St. Maarten and Caribbean mental health leaders push for stronger suicide prevention in schools
GREAT BAY--A regional effort to strengthen suicide prevention in schools and communities is putting renewed attention on the role educators, families, healthcare providers and governments can play in identifying mental health concerns earlier and connecting young people with appropriate support.
Tribune Editorial Staff
September 23, 2026
Community
WIB hosts prostate cancer awareness discussion for male employees
GREAT BAY--As part of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, the Windward Islands Bank (WIB) hosted a prostate cancer awareness discussion for its male employees, creating a space for an open conversation about men’s health, prostate cancer and the importance of taking a proactive approach to personal health.
Tribune Editorial Staff
September 23, 2026
Opinion
Thompson's "restructuring" narrative does not answer the constitutional violations at WIFOL
September 23, 2026
A criminological perspective on crime in St. Maarten: Part 1
September 22, 2026
Mullet Bay: Public Access and Public Accountability
September 22, 2026
Weekend Read

Natorii Illidge did not see the whole road, she kept walking anyway

September 19, 2026

Tamara Groeneveldt and Sherritza Peterson weigh in, When money is tight, children feel it too

September 19, 2026

Hoteliers fear St. Maarten traffic could become the story tourists remember

September 19, 2026

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