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St. Maarten monitoring Hantavirus cluster as Dutch authorities confirm cruise-linked Infection

Health

GREAT BAY--Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA), Richinel Brug, is reassuring the public that the risk to St. Maarten and the wider Caribbean remains low following international reports of a Hantavirus cluster linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship, even as Dutch authorities have confirmed another infection in one of the patients evacuated from the vessel and now being treated in the Netherlands.

Tribune Editorial Staff
May 7, 2026
Health

MP Jansen-Webster honors SXM nurses, reflects on mother’s 45 Years in healthcare

GREAT BAY--In recognition of Nurses Week, Member of Parliament Veronica Jansen-Webster has extended congratulations and appreciation to nurses across St. Maarten, honoring their dedication, compassion, and commitment to caring for the people of the island.
Tourism

SMART 2026 puts regional island-hopping in the spotlight

GREAT BAY--Anguilla, Saba, and Statia (St. Eustatius) will be the official host destinations of the “Meet the Neighbors” program in the 18th St. Maarten / St. Martin Annual Regional Tradeshow (SMART).
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Economy
Winair Director on criticism, passenger decline and service disruptions on St. Barth route
GREAT BAY--Winair Director Hans van de Velde has expressed regret to passengers who experienced delays, cancellations, or baggage issues in recent months, while explaining that a combination of pricing changes, connecting flight delays, increased traffic at Princess Juliana International Airport, sunset restrictions, and unexpected aircraft maintenance contributed to disruptions on the St. Barth route.
Tribune Editorial Staff
May 7, 2026
Justice
Prison construction to begin this month after contractor joint venture restructuring resolved
GREAT BAY--The delay in the start of construction of the new prison was caused by restructuring within the contractor’s joint venture, specifically related to meeting mandatory financial and contractual obligations, including the provision of performance security, according to answers provided to The People’s Tribune by the cabinet of the Minister of Justice Nathalie Tackling.
Tribune Editorial Staff
May 7, 2026
Culture
Bonaire’s human rights concerns taken to UN Indigenous Issues Conference
NEW YORK--The Bonaire Human Rights Organization (BHRO) participated in the 25th Session of the United Nations Indigenous Issues Conference in New York, one of the United Nations’ most important annual gatherings dedicated to Indigenous Peoples worldwide.
Tribune Editorial Staff
May 7, 2026
Government
Can seniors live on today’s pension? MP Lacroes asks Govt to look into minimum pension for seniors
GREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Francisco A. Lacroes has formally requested Government to provide a comprehensive assessment of Sint Maarten’s pension system, raising growing concerns about whether many pensioners are still able to meet the basic cost of living after retirement.
Tribune Editorial Staff
May 7, 2026
Government
MP Doran Calls for Fair Resolution in Fleming Waste Solutions Matter
GREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Egbert J. Doran is calling for the fair and immediate resolution of the ongoing payment dispute involving Fleming Waste Solutions, stating that while Government should always work toward stronger administrative structures and formalized contracts, contractors who carry out essential services for the country should not remain unpaid after work has already been executed, verified, and accepted.
Tribune Editorial Staff
May 7, 2026
Justice
Tackling: Victim Support Services strengthened as more domestic violence victims come forward
GREAT BAY--Minister of Justice Nathalie Tackling on Wednesday said that Victim Support Services has been significantly strengthened over the past months, both operationally and strategically, to ensure that persons in vulnerable situations feel safer, more comfortable and better supported when seeking help.
Tribune Editorial Staff
May 6, 2026
Opinion
A Tale of Two Visits: An Analysis of the Dutch and British Royal Visits to the United States
May 6, 2026
When Oil’s “buffer” disappears, the Caribbean/St. Maarten feels it too. Sustained Costs Pressure Underway? Plan for Instability
May 3, 2026
OBITUARY for The WIB International Standing Order
April 27, 2026
Weekend Read

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