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DSRP and UNODC to host community and private sector dialogues on rehabilitation and reintegration

Justice

GREAT BAy--The Detention Sector Reform Program (DSRP), in collaboration with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), will host two important dialogue sessions in May aimed at strengthening rehabilitation, education, skills development and reintegration opportunities for incarcerated persons in St. Maarten.

Tribune Editorial Staff
May 15, 2026
Culture

AFKA Announces Inaugural Afro-Karibe Festival in St. Maarten

GREAT BAY--Art Agency Foundation, known for operating as Axum Art Café, has announced the inaugural edition of the Afro-Karibe Festival, AFKA, a four-day multidisciplinary cultural festival that will take place across St. Maarten from June 25 to 28, 2026.
Sports

MP Labega: One-cent fuel levy for sports is an investment in St. Maarten’s future

GREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Dimar Labega says that while residents are currently facing increased fuel costs, the proposed sports development levy on gasoline and diesel is an investment in the future of the country that should not be delayed any further.
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Dutch Kingdom
Bill meant to reduce democratic deficit raises its own consultation questions
THE HAGUE--Questions are being raised in the Dutch House of Representatives over whether Curaçao, Aruba and St. Maarten were properly involved in the preparation of a Kingdom bill that seeks to reduce the democratic deficit within the Kingdom by limiting the ability to regulate Kingdom matters through general administrative measures outside of parliamentary approval.
Tribune Editorial Staff
May 15, 2026
Government
Jetten announces annual Kingdom Conference, St. Maarten offers to host first meeting
GREAT BAY--Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten has announced the establishment of an annual Kingdom Conference, where Aruba, Curaçao, the Netherlands and St. Maarten will meet on the basis of equality to strengthen cooperation, address shared challenges and set concrete priorities for the Kingdom.
Tribune Editorial Staff
May 15, 2026
Government
MP Roseburg: Code of Conduct for Parliament is progressing
GREAT BAY--Chairlady of Parliament’s Integrity Committee, MP Sjamira Roseburg, on Friday announced that the long-discussed Code of Conduct for Members of Parliament has been placed back on the parliamentary agenda and is actively being advanced during this term.
Tribune Editorial Staff
May 15, 2026
Government
No arrest, no assault: Lacroes responds to incident claims
GREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Francisco Lacroes was neither arrested nor involved in beating anyone at Babacool Restaurant on Thursday, contrary to incorrect reports that caused distress to his family.
Tribune Editorial Staff
May 14, 2026
Government
URSM rejects Brug’s allegations against Prime Minister Mercelina
The Board of the Unified Resilient St. Maarten Movement (URSM) has taken careful note of the statements made by Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor Richinel Brug during Tuesday’s meeting of Parliament and believes it is important to address the matter in a responsible and balanced manner.
Tribune Editorial Staff
May 14, 2026
Health
SMMC marks Nurses Day with Ceremony of Gratitude
CAY HILL--St. Maarten Medical Center (SMMC) marked International Nurses Day on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, under the theme “Our Nurses. Our Future. Empowered Nurses Save Lives” with a short ceremony dedicated to its nurses, who make quality patient-centered care possible every day.
Tribune Editorial Staff
May 14, 2026
Opinion
Intergrity Brug? Really? more like corruption!
May 14, 2026
Political Conflict, “Good Governance,” and the Struggle for St. Martin’s Soul
May 14, 2026
Interests in the Caribbean are Surging. Middle East Disruption to 28 million Travelers is a Caribbean Opening
May 14, 2026
Weekend Read

St. Maarten needs a realistic traffic plan before the next high season....or else

May 8, 2026

The Poverty We Refuse to Name: “If the money runs out before the month ends, you are poor”

May 8, 2026

Why cruise ships remain vulnerable to disease outbreaks, and why the Caribbean must pay attention

May 8, 2026

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