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Remembering Dr. Garry Swanston: A Lifetime of Service, Compassion and Care for Animals

Community

CAY HILL--For more than two decades, countless pet owners in St. Maarten knew Dr. Garry Swanston as the veterinarian they turned to when an animal was sick, injured or in need of care. But his contribution extended far beyond the examination room.

Tribune Editorial Staff
October 8, 2026
Government

MP Ottley welcomes SOL fuel pricing talks

GREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Omar E.C. Ottley has welcomed Thursday's meeting between fuel supplier SOL, Government and Members of Parliament as an important step toward addressing fuel pricing and the financial burden of electricity costs on residents and businesses in St. Maarten.
Education

Kindergarten teachers complete UNESCO-funded literacy and numeracy training program

GREAT BAY--The Division of Public Education, in collaboration with the St. Maarten National Commission for UNESCO, has successfully concluded a professional development program aimed at strengthening literacy and numeracy instruction in public school kindergarten classrooms, equipping teachers with new strategies and teaching materials to improve children's foundational skills in reading, writing and mathematics.
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Tourism
Repair delays forcing KLM to cancel flights over the next five months, says airline
GREAT BAY--Dutch national carrier KLM has announced plans to cancel flights over the next five months because of aircraft maintenance and repair delays, raising questions about whether its services to St. Maarten, Curaçao, Aruba and Bonaire could be affected during the approaching winter tourism season.
Tribune Editorial Staff
October 8, 2026
Other
Windward Islands Bank Announces Leadership Change as Daisy Tyrol-Carolus Retires, Camillo Bakhuis Named Successor
GREAT BAY--MCB Group has announced a leadership transition at Windward Islands Bank (WIB) in St. Maarten, with longtime Country Head Daisy Tyrol-Carolus set to retire effective December 31, 2026, and experienced Caribbean banking executive Camillo Bakhuis appointed to succeed her.
Tribune Editorial Staff
October 8, 2026
Government
Mercelina brings coalition, opposition and SOL to table over GEBE fuel costs
GREAT BAY--Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina has brought together representatives of fuel supplier SOL, Minister of Finance Marinka Gumbs and Members of Parliament from both the coalition and opposition to examine fuel supply costs, question pricing arrangements and explore possible measures to reduce the financial burden of electricity on households and businesses in St. Maarten.
Tribune Editorial Staff
October 8, 2026
Other
Is your pension money safe? Central Bank tests how banks and pension funds would handle a financial crisis
GREAT BAY--The Central Bank of Curaçao and St. Maarten (CBCS) has concluded that the financial system shared by the two countries remains relatively strong and capable of handling significant financial shocks, despite the close financial relationships between banks, pension funds and insurance companies.
Tribune Editorial Staff
October 8, 2026
Community
Fire Department continues to warn about lithium batteries, electric vehicles and charging risks
GREAT BAY--As St. Maarten embraces electric vehicles, solar energy systems, rechargeable batteries and other environmentally friendly technologies, the Fire Department is urging residents to pay closer attention to the fire hazards associated with these increasingly common products, particularly improper charging practices, overheating and the potential dangers of lithium-ion batteries.
Tribune Editorial Staff
October 8, 2026
Sports
BVI Tortola Edges St. Maarten to Capture Paradise Showdown U15 Basketball Championship
GREAT BAY--BVI Tortola emerged as champions of the third annual Paradise Showdown Under-15 Basketball Tournament, narrowly defeating host team St. Maarten 85-83 in a thrilling championship game that brought five days of regional youth basketball competition to a close at the L.B. Scott Sports Auditorium.
Tribune Editorial Staff
October 8, 2026
Opinion
The Spirit and rhythm of gratitude: Learning to be satisfied
October 7, 2026
Open letter to the Government of St. Maarten: Banking fees, digital payments and fairness for the people and businesses of St. Maarten
October 6, 2026
Queen Mia of the Caribbean
October 6, 2026
Weekend Read

St. Maarten Should Brace for Higher Prices as Inflation Pressures Build

September 26, 2026

Teen Marijuana Use Is Falling, Even as Adult Cannabis Laws Become Less Restrictive

September 26, 2026

Caribbean words enter Oxford dictionary, but they were ours long before

September 26, 2026

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