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Dutch Political party PRO to Hold first information meeting on Bonaire

Dutch Kingdom

KRALENDIJK, BONAIRE--Dutch political party Progressief Nederland (PRO) will hold its first public information meeting on Bonaire on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, bringing two members of the European Parliament to the island for discussions about Bonaire's relationship with the European Union, European policy developments and opportunities that could benefit residents.

Tribune Editorial Staff
October 21, 2026
Tourism

St. Maarten and St. Martin to Compete Together at Taste of the Caribbean for First Time Since 2017

GREAT BAY--For the first time since 2017, St. Maarten and St. Martin will field a joint culinary team at the prestigious Taste of the Caribbean competition, bringing together talent from both sides of the island to compete against some of the region's leading chefs, bartenders and culinary professionals.
Government

Only Philipsburg shops can open St. Martin’s Day, Christmas and New Years due to cruise ship arrivals

GREAT BAY--As has been allowed on in previous years, only shops located in Philipsburg will be granted a special exemption to open on St. Maarten's Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day, as government seeks to accommodate cruise ship passengers scheduled to visit the island during the holiday season.
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Community
"Come Home" : Anglican church calls on young people and inactive members to return
GREAT BAY--The Anglican Church is extending a special invitation to Anglicans across St. Maarten, particularly young people and adults who have drifted away from regular church attendance, to reconnect with their faith and church community during a homecoming initiative on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
Tribune Editorial Staff
October 21, 2026
Infrastructure
MP Irion warns Gumbs: "You don't want to end your political career as garbage"
GREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Ardwell Irion has issued a pointed warning to Minister of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment and Infrastructure (VROMI) Patrice Gumbs, urging him to take decisive action on St. Maarten's garbage collection problems rather than allow the issue to define his time in office.
Tribune Editorial Staff
October 21, 2026
Infrastructure
Gumbs: Road Budget to Jump From 650,000 to 5 Million Guilders in 2027
GREAT BAY--Minister of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment and Infrastructure (VROMI), Patrice Gumbs, has announced that St. Maarten's budget allocation for road infrastructure is set to increase substantially in 2027, rising from just 650,000 guilders in 2026 to five million guilders under the proposed national budget.
Tribune Editorial Staff
October 21, 2026
Government
Prime Minister Mercelina engages Dutch leadership on St. Maarten’s most pressing priorities
THE HAGUE--From strengthening public accountability and economic resilience to addressing infrastructure challenges, environmental sustainability and Kingdom relations, Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina continues an intensive official working visit to the Netherlands, bringing Sint Maarten’s national priorities into discussions with senior government officials, institutional leaders and strategic partners.
Tribune Editorial Staff
October 21, 2026
Other
Major Cybersecurity threat forces governments, civil websites offline across the world
GREAT BAY--Government websites across Europe were temporarily shut down on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, following the discovery of two critical security vulnerabilities in PHP, a programming language used by a large portion of the world's websites. Authorities in several countries urged organizations to install emergency security updates immediately or consider taking their websites offline until the weaknesses could be addressed.
Tribune Editorial Staff
October 21, 2026
Health
Mental Health Foundation: confidential crisis line available 24hrs for adults and children
GREAT BAY--The Mental Health Foundation (MHF) is reminding residents of St. Maarten that confidential emergency mental health assistance is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, through its dedicated crisis line at +1 (721) 585-5556. The service is available to both adults and children experiencing a mental health emergency, with trained professionals on call to provide in-person assistance when necessary.
Tribune Editorial Staff
October 21, 2026
Opinion
Parliamentary Committee Keeps Program for Visit to Bonaire Secret
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