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Minister Plenipotentiary Arrindell Meets with India’s Ambassador to Explore Opportunities Between Both Countries

Dutch Kingdom

THE HAGUE--Minister Plenipotentiary Drs. Gracita Arrindell recently paid a courtesy visit to His Excellency Kumar Tuhin, Ambassador of India to the Kingdom of the Netherlands, at the Embassy of India in The Hague. The meeting formed part of ongoing efforts to explore opportunities that can contribute to the sustainable development of St. Maarten.

Tribune Editorial Staff
June 11, 2026
Community

ACP-SXM to public: Pay your current consumption, while disputed bills are addressed

GREAT BAY--The Association for Consumer Protection St. Maarten, ACP-SXM, is urging consumers to continue making efforts to pay their current GEBE consumption while disputed balances are addressed through proper legal and administrative channels.
Community

ACP-SXM raises governance red flags at GEBE calls for audit of decisions

GREAT BAY--The Association for Consumer Protection St. Maarten, ACP-SXM, is calling for urgent clarity on the governance structure of NV GEBE, after President Peggy-Ann Richardson raised concerns about the utility company’s supervisory board, temporary management structure and decisions taken during the 14-month tenure of former transition manager Thomas Roggendorf.
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Government
Prime Minister Mercelina: Address Data Project is about better service, safer communities and smarter government
GREAT BAY--Prime Minister Dr. Luc F.E. Mercelina has described the launch of the Address Data Management Project as another important step in St. Maarten’s wider effort to build a modern digital government that serves citizens more effectively.
Tribune Editorial Staff
June 11, 2026
Government
VROMI launches Address Data Project to strengthen planning and public service
GREAT BAY--Minister of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment and Infrastructure Patrice Gumbs has described the launch of the Address Data Management Project as a proud and important step for the Ministry of VROMI and for the wider digital transformation of government.
Tribune Editorial Staff
June 11, 2026
Community
Teen Times, high school seniors, ready for Prom Night 2026 at Lotus
GREAT BAY--Teen Times has announced its annual Prom Night 2026, set for Sunday, June 28, 2026, marking a major milestone for the youth organization: the 30th edition of Teen Times Prom Night, held successfully for 30 consecutive years.
Tribune Editorial Staff
June 11, 2026
Dutch Kingdom
European Parliament pushes for Eur 2.08 Billion OCT budget, increase could benefit the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom
THE HAGUE--The European Parliament wants to increase the budget for the Overseas Countries and Territories, OCTs, to EUR 2.08 billion for the period 2028 to 2034, a significant increase that could benefit the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom, including Aruba, Curaçao, St. Maarten, Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba.
Tribune Editorial Staff
June 11, 2026
Regional
FIFA forces Haiti to remove revolutionary history images from its World Cup jersey
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti--Haiti’s long-awaited return to the FIFA World Cup has taken on added cultural significance after FIFA required the national team’s jersey to be modified before the start of the tournament, removing historical imagery connected to Haiti’s revolutionary past.
Tribune Editorial Staff
June 11, 2026
Government
PJIAE pays government 6.5 Million, to be held for civil aviation oversight
GREAT BAY--Minister of Finance Marinka Gumbs has confirmed that Government has received approximately Cg. 6.5 million from Princess Juliana International Airport Operating Company (PJIAE), representing passenger safety fees collected on behalf of Government from 2019 through the first quarter of 2026.
Tribune Editorial Staff
June 11, 2026
Opinion
From Category 2 to Category 1: Why St. Maarten Must Seize This Moment
June 11, 2026
The 3rd Round
June 11, 2026
Words Without Answers: The Prime Minister’s Non-Clarification on Healthcare — and the Liability Crisis Nobody Is Talking About
June 9, 2026
Weekend Read

Succession land, family property and ownership rights take center stage on Darryl York’s The Rundown

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Local agriculturist: Native Nations visit proves St. Maarten chose the right Cannabis partner

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Curaçao’s Blue Wave and Haiti’s Les Grenadiers will carry two powerful Caribbean stories into the World Cup

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