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Gumbs outlines ‘Stabilize, Repair, Reform’ roadmap for St. Maarten tax system

Government

GREAT BAY--Minister of Finance Marinka Gumbs says St. Maarten’s tax reform will be implemented through a series of legislative, administrative and technological changes rather than one comprehensive tax package, describing Government’s approach as a process to “stabilize, repair and reform” the country’s tax system.

Tribune Editorial Staff
August 24, 2026
Infrastructure

Gumbs says Mullet Bay sale still awaits clarity on property boundaries

GREAT BAY--Minister of Finance Marinka Gumbs told Parliament during the continuation of the 2026 Budget debate that the eventual sale of the Mullet Bay property remains an important part of the wider financial arrangements surrounding the resolution process, but an outstanding legal issue concerning the property's boundaries must first be resolved.
Justice

J&IS and court of guardianship call for safe, respectful parenting and to reject physical punishment

GREAT BAY--Judicial and Institutional Services (J&IS) and the Court of Guardianship (CoG) are calling on parents and caregivers to reject physical punishment and adopt safer, more effective forms of discipline, as public discussion continues over corporal punishment and the legal and social responsibilities involved in protecting children.
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Government
Gumbs says government orders were made without proper authorization
GREAT BAY--Minister of Finance Marinka Gumbs disclosed during the continuation of the 2026 Budget debate that Government is encountering cases in which goods and services were ordered and financial commitments apparently made without the proper authorization. According to the Minister, Finance is receiving invoices that cannot simply be paid because key documents or approvals are missing.
Tribune Editorial Staff
August 24, 2026
Government
Minister Gumbs: 2027 tax reform coming to bring relief for old age pension recipients
GREAT BAY--Minister of Finance Marinka Gumbs announced during the continuation of the 2026 Budget debate on Monday that Government is preparing changes to the tax system that could provide significant relief for persons receiving AOV.
Tribune Editorial Staff
August 24, 2026
Community
Native Nations SXM continues food basket drive, supports families and local farmers
GREAT BAY--Native Nation SXM (NNCSXM) is continuing its monthly Food Basket Drive, an initiative designed to provide fresh, locally grown produce to community members in need while also creating direct support for St. Maarten’s farmers.
Tribune Editorial Staff
August 24, 2026
Government
St. Maarten can tap Kingdom links as Netherlands builds new AI framework for government
GREAT BAY--As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly visible in the work of St. Maarten's Government and Parliament, two developments in the Netherlands offer the country a timely opportunity to avoid building its public-sector AI framework entirely from the ground up.
Tribune Editorial Staff
August 24, 2026
Government
MP Kotai wants Govt to look beyond cuts and examine alcohol, tobacco “sin tax”
GREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Viren Kotai is calling on Government to place the same urgency on finding new and sustainable sources of revenue as it has placed on reducing expenditure, arguing that St. Maarten cannot continue approaching its financial challenges primarily through cuts.
Tribune Editorial Staff
August 24, 2026
Tourism
MSC’s New Flagship World Asia heading to St. Maarten in 2027
GREAT BAY--St. Maarten will be among the Caribbean destinations welcoming MSC Cruises’ newest flagship, MSC World Asia, after the cruise line announced a major change to its Winter 2027/2028 deployment that will send the new vessel across the Atlantic for a season in the South Caribbean.
Tribune Editorial Staff
August 24, 2026
Opinion
Is St. Martin’s Parliament a “Rubber Stamp”?
August 24, 2026
The Million-Dollar Question: How Many More Master Plans Does Bonaire Need?
August 24, 2026
Is St. Maarten preparing for an early election? internal coalition rifts expose governance failures during 2026 budget debate
August 24, 2026
Weekend Read

Ongoing budget debate isn’t really about the budget, govt has an execution problem

August 22, 2026

Where are the babies? St. Maarten is growing, but not in the way you think

August 22, 2026

Tourists aren’t running from visitor taxes, so why are some people so scared?

August 22, 2026

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