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Forbes highlights CC1 St. Maarten for using AI to cut shortages and improve inventory management

Economy

CAY HILL--Forbes has highlighted CC1 St. Maarten as an example of how artificial intelligence and smarter technology are no longer tools reserved only for large multinational companies, pointing to significant improvements the local beverage distributor has achieved in managing its inventory and keeping products available for customers.

Tribune Editorial Staff
August 12, 2026
Culture

Wilson’s new book challenges St. Martiners to look beyond politics and envision the nation they want to build

GREAT BAY--St. Martin-born author Darren Wilson is challenging St. Martiners to look beyond election cycles, political personalities and recurring crises and begin a broader conversation about the kind of nation they want to build.
Infrastructure

Homeowner empties pool to prevent structure collapsing, alleges extensive excavation

GREAT BAY--A homeowner in Indigo Bay was forced to empty a swimming pool as a precaution against the structure potentially slipping from the bank after nearby excavation allegedly undermined a retaining wall, according to information raised Wednesday during the Council of Ministers briefing.
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Government
PM: Littering increasing across St. Maarten as new garbage contract tender goes out August 17
GREAT BAY--Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina has raised concern over what he described as a visible increase in littering across St. Maarten, warning that the country is becoming progressively dirtier and urging residents to take greater personal responsibility for the waste they generate.
Tribune Editorial Staff
August 12, 2026
Community
VROMI begins cleanup and rehabilitation of Cay Bay Cemetery
CAY BAY--The Ministry of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment and Infrastructure, VROMI, in collaboration with the Cay Bay Community Council and SOL, commenced cleanup and rehabilitation works at the Cay Bay Cemetery on August 11.
Tribune Editorial Staff
August 11, 2026
Economy
TEATT to publish names of verified public transportation permit holders as database clean-up enters final phase
GREAT BAY--The Ministry of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication, TEATT, will begin publishing the names of public transportation permit holders who have successfully completed the 2026 Confirmation Letter Process and whose records have been verified by the Inspectorate of Economic and Transport Affairs, IETA.
Tribune Editorial Staff
August 11, 2026
Government
Draft 2026 budget show more than Xcg. 3.3 million combined for travel for Government and Parliament in 2026
GREAT BAY--Government and Parliament have budgeted a combined 3,305,069 for travel in 2026, with the seven government ministries accounting for 1,873,709 and Parliament, together with its Secretariat or Griffie, accounting for another 1,431,360, according to figures contained in the draft 2026 budget book.
Tribune Editorial Staff
August 11, 2026
Culture
DJ OutKast to represent St. Maarten at the 2026 World Creole Music Festival in Dominica
GREAT BAY--Internationally recognized Sint Maarten DJ and radio personality The Cut Creator DJ OutKast is set to take the stage at the 2026 World Creole Music Festival (WCMF) in Dominica, joining an impressive lineup of regional and international stars for one of the Caribbean’s most anticipated music festivals.
Tribune Editorial Staff
August 11, 2026
Other
ONESXM: Independence is also an economic question
GREAT BAY--ONESXM is calling for a broader national discussion on the economic dimensions of independence, arguing that stronger cooperation between Africa and the Caribbean could open new opportunities in trade, investment, education, tourism and development for the people of St. Martin.
Tribune Editorial Staff
August 11, 2026
Opinion
It Is Time to Rethink How We Develop Domain Land
August 10, 2026
Our Border, Their Vote
August 9, 2026
We Educate Them to Leave: Is This Sustainable Development for Bonaire?
August 9, 2026
Weekend Read

Focus: Angelique Remy wants St. Maarten to talk honestly about money

August 7, 2026

Suitcases, studies and starting over: The annual journey to the Netherlands

August 7, 2026

As cruise ships become destinations, islands must give passengers a reason to come ashore

August 7, 2026

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