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World Bank backs St. Maarten’s local-first hiring rules for projects

Labor

GREAT BAY, St. Maarten--The World Bank has issued a written response to the Government of St. Maarten’s labor policy position for World Bank funded recovery projects, following the Government’s January 26, 2026, clarification on how “local labor” must be applied by contractors and how urgent labor needs should be managed when local expertise is unavailable.

Tribune Editorial Staff
February 8, 2026
Economy

Vanderpool-Wallace to St. Maarten: start with a reality audit, then partner to own the metrics

GREAT BAY, St. Maarten--At last week’s Strategic Economic Stakeholder Consultation Workshop hosted by the Ministry of Tourism, Dr. Vincent Vanderpool-Wallace urged St. Maarten to begin its Strategic Economic Development planning with a disciplined, data-led reality check and a shared system for owning and updating the metrics that guide decision-making.
Tourism

Heyliger-Marten joins top tourism, aviation Leaders Headline CTO Air Connectivity Summit

BERMUDA--The stage is set in Bermuda for what promises to be a landmark gathering for regional aviation and tourism later this month: the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s (CTO) Air Connectivity Summit.
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Government
Wescot-Williams request Gumbs to clarify mobility LOI
GREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Sarah A. Wescot-Williams has formally submitted questions to the Minister of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment and Infrastructure (VROMI) seeking clarity on the recently announced Letter of Intent signed between the Ministry of VROMI and the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS), aimed at improving national mobility in Sint Maarten.
Tribune Editorial Staff
February 8, 2026
FCCA leadership series opens with Alexander Gumbs on port strategy, resilience, and tourism growth
FLORIDA--The Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) today announced the launch of its FCCA Leadership Series, a new platform dedicated to showcasing senior leaders who are shaping the future of tourism across the Caribbean and Latin America.
Tribune Editorial Staff
February 7, 2026
Tourism
St. Maarten Tourism Bureau Strengthens Destination Marketing with Promotional Activations in Puerto Rico
SAN JUAN--The St. Maarten Tourism Bureau (STB) continues to strengthen its presence in the Puerto Rican market through targeted destination engagement and consumer-facing promotions designed to drive awareness and visitation to the island.
Tribune Editorial Staff
February 7, 2026
Community
Foresee Foundation opens 2026 with renewed commitment to strengthening civil society
GREAT BAY--Foresee Foundation has launched its 2026 program year with a renewed commitment to strengthening St. Maarten’s non-profit sector through collaboration, capacity building, and community development.
Tribune Editorial Staff
February 7, 2026
Government
NRPB opens bidding process for national digital government systems
GREAT BAY--The National Recovery Program Bureau (NRPB) has opened the bidding process for a key part of St. Maarten’s government digitalization program...
Tribune Editorial Staff
February 6, 2026
Government
Prime Minister calls for focus as Trust Fund projects enter the final stretch
GREAT BAY--The Prime Minister of St. Maarten, Dr. Luc Mercelina, delivered remarks at the Results and Knowledge Fair held under the St. Maarten Trust Fund, describing the gathering as “a defining moment” for the country and a chance to reflect on a chapter that has tested the nation and continues to shape its future.
February 6, 2026
Opinion
Fire Department Personnel Respond to Prime Minister’s Statement / Mediation Respected, Timelines Must Be Honored
February 6, 2026
WICSU-PSU Responds
February 6, 2026
This fight is not political
February 4, 2026
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