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Minister Heyliger-Marten hails launch of Salt & Soul magazine as a new platform for St. Maarten’s story

Tourism

GREAT BAY--Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication Grisha Heyliger-Marten delivered remarks this evening at the St. Maarten Tourist Office during the official launch of Salt & Soul magazine, praising the publication as “a reflection” of the island’s identity and a timely contribution to the direction tourism is taking worldwide. The project is a production of the Tourist Office and was coordinated by Marketing Officer Luis Hurtault.

Tribune Editorial Staff
February 13, 2026
Sports

Antigua Racing Cup targets teams racing the Caribbean Spring Circuit

ANTIGUA--Antigua and Barbuda is set to debut the inaugural Antigua Racing Cup from April 9-12, 2026, introducing a new performance-focused regatta designed to fit into the Caribbean sailing season for teams already active in the region and looking for a concentrated, race-centered week before transitioning to summer campaigns.
Government

MP York asks Minister for clarity on reports of new casino developments

GREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Darryl York has written to Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication, Grisha Heyliger-Marten, seeking clarity amid reports that additional casino operations may be under consideration, and raising concerns about oversight, licensing, and the broader social impact of casino growth.
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Dutch Kingdom
Introductory meeting with Dutch formateur Rob Jetten focuses on Kingdom cooperation
GREAT BAY--Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina took part in a virtual introductory meeting on February 10 with Dutch Formateur and prospective Prime Minister Rob Jetten, together with Prime Minister Mike Eman of Aruba and Vice Prime Minister Shalten Hato of Curaçao. The meeting was organized on the joint initiative of Aruba, Curaçao, and St. Maarten, and also included the new Director-General for Kingdom Relations, Barbera Wolfensberger.
Tribune Editorial Staff
February 13, 2026
Regional
Medical referrals to St. Maarten from Saba, Statia increase slightly in 2025
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.
Tribune Editorial Staff
February 12, 2026
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.
Tribune Editorial Staff
February 12, 2026
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
Opinion
Who Counts the Cash?
February 13, 2026
A Seat
February 12, 2026
A Century of Truth-telling: Black History Month and Reparative Justice
February 10, 2026
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