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Finance Minister: St. Maarten must stand prepared, united, and strong in CBCS debate

Government

GREAT BAY--Minister of Finance Marinka Gumbs on Monday used her appearance in Parliament on the five harmonized national ordinances on financial supervision to directly address mounting public concerns surrounding the monetary union, recent developments in Curaçao, and ongoing public discussion over the chairmanship and future direction of the Central Bank of Curaçao and St. Maarten (CBCS).

Tribune Editorial Staff
March 2, 2026
Sports

St. Maarten athletes set for National Athletics CARIFTA trials this weekend

GREAT BAY--Athletes from St. Maarten and across the region are set to compete in the St. Maarten National Athletics CARIFTA Trials, scheduled for March 7 and 8, 2026, as anticipation builds for one of the most important events on the path to this year’s CARIFTA Games.
Infrastructure

Marlin says immediate repairs needed on dangerous section of Sucker Garden Road

GREAT BAY--Community leader and businessman Cloyd “Ohndae” Marlin is calling on the Ministry of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment and Infrastructure (VROMI) to urgently address what he describes as a dangerous and deteriorating section of Sucker Garden Road before a serious accident occurs.
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Community
Govt Denies Reports of Immigration action during Dominican Independence Day Parade
GREAT BAY, St. Maarten, Concerns were raised on Sunday by several members of the public, particularly within the Dominican community, following reports that immigration checks may have been carried out during the Dominican Republic Independence Day parade. The parade is part of the annual "Semana Dominicana" events.
Tribune Editorial Staff
March 2, 2026
Culture
True Roots and Art Agency Foundation Conclude Hair Stories 2026 Series
GREAT BAY--Art Agency Foundation, in partnership with True Roots, has concluded Hair Stories 2026, a three-day educational series held at Axum Art Café in recognition of Black History Month. The program brought together students, educators, professionals, artists, and community members to explore, through the lens of hair, how social and institutional environments such as schools and workplaces influence identity, sense of belonging, and broader cultural and social norms.
Tribune Editorial Staff
March 2, 2026
Economy
Consumer Price Index Increased in the Fourth Quarter of 2025
GREAT BAY--The Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased in the fourth quarter of 2025 to 115.28, representing an increase of 0.16% compared to the previous quarter. Additionally, when comparing consumer prices in the fourth quarter of 2025 to the fourth quarter of 2024, the results show a notable increase of 0.42%.
Tribune Editorial Staff
March 1, 2026
Culture
Calypso Eliminations March 21 as challengers line Up for shot at reigning Monarch Yaadfowl
GREAT BAY--Reigning Calypso King Edsel “Yaadfowl” Eusebius, who stunned audiences last year by capturing the crown on his very first attempt in the Nagico Senior Calypso Competition, will now face a wave of challengers as Carnival 2026 heats up.
Tribune Editorial Staff
March 1, 2026
Culture
Doran warns: “Less Than” mentality still holds Caribbean people back
GREAT BAY--MP Egbert Doran said internalized feelings of being “less than” can continue to live on long after formal colonial systems have changed, affecting confidence, ambition, and the ability of a people to fully emancipate themselves mentally and socially. He argued that without confronting that reality directly, meaningful progress becomes much harder, because communities remain constrained not only by institutions, but also by inherited patterns of thought.
Tribune Editorial Staff
March 1, 2026
Education
Science Week 2026: Innovation, well-being, and real-world solutions
GREAT BAY--The St. Maarten Science Fair Foundation, in collaboration with Islandpreneur, will host Science Week 2026 from March 9 through March 21, bringing together students, educators, innovators, professionals, and the wider public for a series of activities centered on science, technology, innovation, and well-being.
Tribune Editorial Staff
March 1, 2026
Opinion
Strategic Sense
March 1, 2026
When the World Catches Fire, Our Beaches Feel the Heat - What the Iran Crisis Means for Tourism in St. Maarten and the Caribbean
March 1, 2026
Building Our Future, Brick by Brick: A Commitment to Education Reform
March 1, 2026
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