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16 Graduate from intensive Junior Coast Guard Crew Member Program (JBK)

Justice

GREAT BAY--After more than a year of intensive training, professional development, and personal growth, 16 recruits from the 2025 Junior Coast Guard Crew Member Program (JBK) have successfully completed their training. The graduates represent Aruba, Curaçao, and Sint Maarten, including recruits from Saba and Sint Eustatius.

Tribune Editorial Staff
September 4, 2026
Community

PJIA Unveils Gallery of Changemakers Honoring St. Maarten’s Legacy Builders

AIRPORT--Princess Juliana International Airport, PJIA, officially unveiled its Princess Juliana’s Gallery of Changemakers on Friday, creating a permanent public tribute to individuals whose leadership, service, vision and contributions have helped shape St. Maarten, its people and, in several cases, the airport itself.
Economy

COCI President Takes Island Roots to Global Routes Trade Mission across ABC Islands

GREAT BAY--St. Maarten Chamber of Commerce & Industry, COCI, President Tamara Leonard will take the Island Roots to Global Routes Trade Mission across Curaçao, Bonaire and Aruba next week as preparations continue for the regional business mission to Miami scheduled for November 16 through 19, 2026.
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International
UN votes overwhelmingly for new world map that shows Africa at Its true scale
NEW YORK--The United Nations General Assembly has voted overwhelmingly to support the gradual phaseout of the traditional Mercator world map in favor of a projection that more accurately represents the true size of Africa and other regions of the world.
Tribune Editorial Staff
September 4, 2026
Dutch Kingdom
James Finies to launch Partido Pueblo Progresivo on Bonaire Day September 6
KRALENDIJK--James Finies will officially launch Partido Pueblo Progresivo, PPP, on September 6, Bonaire Day, introducing a new political movement built around what it describes as a central principle: “Every Inhabitant First.”
Tribune Editorial Staff
September 4, 2026
Dutch Kingdom
Kingdom countries agree justice cooperation Is urgent, remain divided over Legal framework
WILLEMSTAD--The four countries of the Kingdom of the Netherlands agree that closer police and justice cooperation has become increasingly urgent as organized criminal networks operate across national borders, but they remain divided over how the exchange of police and judicial information should be legally regulated.
Tribune Editorial Staff
September 4, 2026
Community
Minister Connor pledges continued Support for Seniors as new Care Facility opens
GREAT BAY--Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA) Claret Connor has welcomed the opening of the White & Yellow Cross Psychogeriatric Daycare and Training Facility, describing the new center as an important investment in the dignity, care and quality of life of senior citizens and persons living with psychogeriatric conditions.
Tribune Editorial Staff
September 4, 2026
Community
4th Annual Lantern Light to remember lives, share stories and promote hope
GREAT BAY--The Men’s Mental Health Awareness Foundation will host its 4th Annual Suicide Prevention Awareness Lantern Light on Friday, September 25, 2026, at 7:00pm at the Philipsburg Boardwalk Sports Park, bringing the community together for an evening of remembrance, reflection, connection and hope.
Tribune Editorial Staff
September 4, 2026
Government
Minister Gumbs Welcomes CBCS Deposit Guarantee Scheme
GREAT BAY--Minister of Finance Marinka Gumbs has welcomed the upcoming implementation of the Central Bank of Curaçao and St. Maarten’s Deposit Guarantee Scheme, describing it as a major step toward strengthening confidence in the financial sector and providing greater protection for depositors in St. Maarten. The scheme will take effect on September 28, 2026.
Tribune Editorial Staff
September 4, 2026
Opinion
Another Student Fight, Another Video, We’re All Outraged…Now What?
September 4, 2026
Thanks PJIA but your attention to details around the A.I. honorees is lacking
September 4, 2026
Why this ridiculous obsession with prisoners?
September 2, 2026
Weekend Read

Teen Times: Want better-behaved youth? Start with better lives for their parents

September 5, 2026

Mps Roseburg, Wescot-Williams say stop cleaning up after illegal dumpers, start going after them

September 5, 2026

MP Labega motion to Govt: There is enough data on poverty, do something with it finally

September 5, 2026

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