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Still no traffic plan as cruise and air arrival figures could expand

Infrastructure

GREAT BAY--Port St. Maarten is projecting a cruise year that could bring close to 1.8 million passengers to the country and air arrivals/stay over visitors are projected to be the same if not more from December 2026 to April, 2027 but the Government has yet to present the public with a clear road traffic plan for handling the next high season.

August 3, 2026
Tourism

Port St. Maarten on course for nearly 1.8 million cruise passengers in 2026

POINT BLANCHE-- Port St. Maarten welcomed 1,051,030 cruise passengers from 396 vessel calls during the first seven months of 2026, placing the destination ahead of its preliminary projections and on course to receive nearly 1.8 million cruise passengers by the end of the year.
Government

CBCS reports stronger growth, lower inflation for St. Maarten in 2025

GREAT BAY--St. Maarten recorded continued economic growth, a sharp decline in inflation and an improved fiscal position in 2025, according to the Centrale Bank van Curaçao en St. Maarten’s Annual Report 2025.
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Government
Minister Gumbs concludes BOPP placement
GREAT BAY--Minister of Finance Marinka Gumbs and her Cabinet have announced the successful completion of Ifechukwude Akams’ internship under the Business Outreach and Placement Program, BOPP.
Tribune Editorial Staff
August 3, 2026
Community
"Drive Safe SXM" and "Slow Down Nuh" join forces for road safety
GREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Sjamira Roseburg and Gaelle Arndell owner of Soualichi Driving School on French St. Martin have announced that their two road safety movements, Drive Safe SXM and Slow Down Nuh, are joining forces to promote safer roads across the island.
Tribune Editorial Staff
August 3, 2026
Education
Inaugural Back-to-School Expo aims to support families ahead of school year
GREAT BAY--As the start of the new school year approaches, families across St. Maarten are preparing for challenges that extend far beyond purchasing school supplies.
Tribune Editorial Staff
August 2, 2026
Dutch Kingdom
‘Love is love’: Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten joins Amsterdam Canal Parade
AMSTERDAM--Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten joined thousands of participants and spectators in Amsterdam on Saturday for the annual Canal Parade, using the occasion to encourage young LGBTQ+ people to live openly and confidently as themselves.
Tribune Editorial Staff
August 2, 2026
Community
EPIC launches 2nd annual Caribbean photo contest
GREAT BAY--Environmental Protection in the Caribbean (EPIC) has officially opened entries for the Seas & Scenes: Love the Caribbean Photo Contest 2026, a month-long event celebrating the vibrant culture and natural beauty of the region. Running from August 1 through August 31, 2026, the contest is free to enter and open to photographers of all skill levels.
Tribune Editorial Staff
August 2, 2026
Justice
Joint law enforcement operation results in arrest, weapons seizures and vehicle impoundments
GREAT BAY--A large-scale joint law enforcement operation conducted at two border crossings resulted in one arrest, the confiscation of three prohibited weapons, the impoundment of two vehicles and the issuance of seven traffic fines.
Tribune Editorial Staff
August 2, 2026
Opinion
From Promise to Poverty: The Bonaire Food Bank and the Reality of Life After 10-10-10
August 2, 2026
Under Attack: Caribbean Citizenship by Investment Program Faces a Double Assault
July 30, 2026
The Bonaire Education Crisis – When education erases history, It erases a People
July 28, 2026
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