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Medical referrals to St. Maarten from Saba, Statia increase slightly in 2025

Regional

GREAT BAY--St. Maarten continues to be the primary referral destination for insured patients from Saba and St. Eustatius, according to newly published 2020 to 2025 figures on medical overseas referrals by Zorg en Jeugd Caribisch Nederland (ZJCN).

Tribune Editorial Staff
February 12, 2026
Government

Finance Ministry launches tax overhaul to replace fragmented tax systems

GREAT BAY--A new transformation program aimed at delivering a modern, integrated tax IT system and taxpayer portal, streamlined internal workflows, reduced manual processing, stronger reporting, and improved taxpayer service has now been formally launched by the Minister of Finance Marinka Gumbs.
Infrastructure

Kadaster St. Maarten, Kadaster Netherlands sign LOI toward Caribbean Cadaster Association

GREAT BAY--Kadaster St. Maarten and Kadaster Netherlands, also representing the Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba, have taken another step toward strengthening regional cooperation in land administration and geospatial development with the signing of a Letter of Intent (LOI) in Philipsburg.
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Culture
Jay Mills - St. Maarten’s Super Bowl Moment, and the work behind the applause
When Jay Mills walked onto the Super Bowl field for halftime, the scale of it hit differently than any “big crowd” he had faced before. What made it surreal was not only the stadium, or the production, or the fact that millions were watching from home, it was the meaning.
Tribune Editorial Staff
February 12, 2026
Regional
Vice President Richardson represents Saint-Martin at 10th Conference on International Cooperation in the UAE
MARIGOT--The Collectivité of Saint-Martin strengthened its external engagement at the 10th Conference on International Cooperation, held February 4–5, 2026, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, as part of the World Government Summit 2026.
Tribune Editorial Staff
February 12, 2026
Community
Flow Wellness Boutique backs Keisy Quant for 2026 Carnival Caribbean Queen Pageant
PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten: Flow Wellness Boutique has announced its sponsorship of Senior Carnival Queen Keisy Quant as she prepares to represent St. Maarten in the 2026 St. Maarten Carnival Caribbean Queen Pageant.
Tribune Editorial Staff
February 12, 2026
Education
ECYS hosting strategic planning process for 2027–2037 Ministry plan
GREAT BAY--The Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport (ECYS) will convene an all-day internal strategic session on Friday, February 13, 2026, as the first step in developing the Ministry’s new Strategic Plan 2027–2037.
Tribune Editorial Staff
February 12, 2026
Education
Minister Melissa Gumbs to convene first Youth Cabinet meeting on Feb. 12
GREAT BAY--Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport Melissa Gumbs will convene the first meeting of the Youth Cabinet on Thursday, February 12, marking the start of a monthly forum intended to strengthen youth participation in public policy discussions and national decision-making
February 12, 2026
Government
Finance Minister submits 2026 budget to CFT after Feb. 10 COM approval
GREAT BAY--Following approval by the Council of Ministers on February 10, 2026, the draft 2026 National Budget has formally been submitted to the Board of Financial Supervision Curaçao and Sint Maarten (CFT) for advice, in accordance with Article 11 of the Kingdom Act on Financial Supervision of Curaçao and St. Maarten.
Tribune Editorial Staff
February 11, 2026
Opinion
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