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Government Introduces Youth Participation Framework to Give Children Greater Say in School Rules, Policies and Decisions Affecting Them

Education

GREAT BAY--Children and young people in St. Maarten are to be given greater opportunities to influence government policies, school rules and decisions affecting their daily lives under a Youth Participation Policy Framework published in the National Gazette of November 6, 2026.

Tribune Editorial Staff
November 7, 2026
Government

Parliament's “Build Your Budget” exercise reveals how residents' would spend 1 million guilders

GREAT BAY--Education, healthcare, infrastructure and public safety emerged as the leading priorities among participants in Parliament of St. Maarten's “Build Your Budget” exercise, which invited members of the public to consider how they would distribute government resources across the country's ministries.
Dutch Kingdom

Netherlands approves major AI Strategy to reduce dependence on US and China

THE HAGUE--The Dutch government has unveiled a national artificial intelligence (AI) strategy aimed at reducing the Netherlands' dependence on American and Chinese technology companies, expanding international partnerships, strengthening European technological independence and accelerating the use of AI across government, healthcare, education and the business sector.
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Dutch Kingdom
Netherlands approves major AI Strategy to reduce dependence on US and China
THE HAGUE--The Dutch government has unveiled a national artificial intelligence (AI) strategy aimed at reducing the Netherlands' dependence on American and Chinese technology companies, expanding international partnerships, strengthening European technological independence and accelerating the use of AI across government, healthcare, education and the business sector.
Tribune Editorial Staff
November 7, 2026
Dutch Kingdom
Dutch government moves to end Automatic father's surname for newborns
THE HAGUE--The Dutch government has unveiled proposed legislation that would end the longstanding practice of automatically giving children the father's surname when married parents fail to make a different choice. Instead, newborns would receive a combination of both parents' surnames, marking a significant change in Dutch family law intended to place mothers and fathers on equal footing.
Tribune Editorial Staff
November 7, 2026
Education
2027 study financing list reflects shift toward technical, healthcare and specialized careers
GREAT BAY--The Government of St. Maarten has significantly expanded its Study Financing Priority List for 2027, introducing new fields in renewable energy, climate resilience, specialized healthcare, digital technology, sports science and skilled trades, while removing several previously prioritized areas, including Entrepreneurship Studies, Marketing and Hospitality Management.
Tribune Editorial Staff
November 7, 2026
Infrastructure
Gumbs confirms Setai permits dating back to 2023 remain unresolved
GREAT BAY--Minister of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment and Infrastructure (VROMI) Patrice Gumbs has confirmed that permit applications connected to The Setai development, formerly Villa Levant, dating from 2023, 2024 and 2025 remain under evaluation, while acknowledging that delays in government permitting processes can create potential legal and financial liabilities.
Tribune Editorial Staff
November 6, 2026
Infrastructure
Garbage tender remains under evaluation, Gumbs explains two-parcel change
GREAT BAY--Minister of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment and Infrastructure (VROMI) Patrice Gumbs has confirmed that no contracts have yet been awarded under the controversial 2026–2029 garbage collection tender, despite evaluation results identifying the highest-ranked bidders for St. Maarten's six collection parcels.
Tribune Editorial Staff
November 6, 2026
Government
Gumbs: GEBE base rate no longer covers operating costs, Ottley says fuel clause applied to fill the hole
GREAT BAY--NV GEBE's base electricity rate has not increased since 2011 and is no longer sufficient to cover the utility's operating expenses, Minister of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment and Infrastructure (VROMI) Patrice Gumbs disclosed during Friday's continuation of the 2027 national budget debate.
Tribune Editorial Staff
November 6, 2026
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