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St. Maarten student Milica Granger lead designer on winning AI-focused Campaign at HAN University

Education

ARNHEM, The Netherlands--Second-year communications student Milica Granger has earned top honors at HAN University of Applied Sciences in the Netherlands after her group placed first for its corporate communication client presentation, an achievement that highlights both her creative leadership and her growing focus on artificial intelligence within the field of communications.

Tribune Editorial Staff
June 4, 2026
Community

The Windward Islands Bank introduces Green Energy Loans

GREAT BAY--Marking World Environment Day on June 5, 2026, and in line with this year’s theme, “Climate action starts with us,” Windward Islands Bank (WIB) is launching its Green Energy Loans, a financing solution designed to support residents and businesses in St. Maarten in investing in solar and renewable energy systems, and taking practical steps toward more efficient energy use.
Infrastructure

Record Sargassum bloom rolling up on Caribbean beaches, 2026 could be historic

CARIBBEAN REGION--Record levels of sargassum seaweed are moving across the Atlantic and into the Caribbean, raising concerns for beaches, coastal communities, tourism areas and public health across the region.
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Education
EmpowerU opens applications for two scholarship funds to support SXM students
GREAT BAY--EmpowerU, a United States-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded by St. Maartener Harsha Parchani, has opened applications for two student support funds aimed at expanding access to education, mentorship and academic opportunity for St. Maarten students.
Tribune Editorial Staff
June 4, 2026
Culture
Two new children’s publications from HNP to launch at St. Martin Book Fair on Saturday
GREAT BAY/MARIGOT--St. Martin Unity Flag, Activity Guide (K to Grade 2) and St. Martin Unity Flag, Activity Guide (Grades 3–6), edited by Aishira Cicilia and Shanice Theodule, will be launched at St. Martin Book Fair on Saturday, June 6, at 8 pm during the Main Book Launch & Closing Ceremony at the University of St. Martin (USM).
Tribune Editorial Staff
June 4, 2026
Community
St. Maarten Automotive Federation meets with emergency services ahead of June 7 Test & Tune Event
GREAT BAY--Representatives of the St. Maarten Automotive Federation met on May 25 with members of the Police Department, Fire Department and Ambulance Department in preparation for the upcoming Test & Tune event scheduled for Sunday, June 7, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Soualiga Road.
Tribune Editorial Staff
June 3, 2026
COCI and RVO draw full attendance for Business Support Session at USM
GREAT BAY--The St. Maarten Chamber of Commerce and Industry, COCI, in collaboration with the Netherlands Enterprise Agency, RVO, hosted a full-attendance Business Support Session on Wednesday evening at the University of St. Martin.
Tribune Editorial Staff
June 3, 2026
Justice
St. Maarten shares seat at global talks on better justice systems
VIENNA, Austria--St. Maarten was represented this week at an international penal reform event held alongside the 35th session of the United Nations Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice, CCPCJ35, in Vienna, Austria.
Tribune Editorial Staff
June 3, 2026
Dutch Kingdom
Bonaire, Statia, Saba included in Proposed “Gay Healing” ban
THE HAGUE--A majority in the Dutch Senate is not in favor of excluding Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba from proposed legislation that would criminalize conversion practices aimed at changing or suppressing a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity.
Tribune Editorial Staff
June 3, 2026
Opinion
Not Loosely
June 3, 2026
Pre-trial Detention or Premature Punishment? The Deeply Troubling Detention of Dr. Danny Dennaoui
June 3, 2026
who shall we choose?
June 2, 2026
Weekend Read

St. Maarten’s First-Quarter Arrivals Tell a Bigger Story Than Recovery

May 29, 2026

A New White Paper: St. Maarten knows how to attract tourists. The next test Is how well It manages them

May 29, 2026

Why St. Maarten Needs a Climate Adaptation Plan, and What It Means for Everyday People

May 29, 2026

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