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Milton Peters College Crowned 2026 High School Basketball Champions

Sports

GREAT BAY--Milton Peters College (MPC) emerged as the champions of the 2026 Interscholastic 5x5 High School Basketball League, bringing an exciting conclusion to a competition that marked the return of organized interscholastic basketball to St. Maarten.

Tribune Editorial Staff
October 18, 2026
Community

Princess Walk raises US$10,000 for Breast Cancer Awareness

AIRPORT--Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIA) raised US$10,000 for breast cancer awareness through its third annual Princess Walk on Sunday morning, more than doubling the amount collected during last year's event. The funds, generated through the sale of official Princess Walk T-shirts, will support the Elektralyets Foundation and Positive Foundation in their continued efforts to promote breast cancer awareness, education and early detection while helping make screening opportunities more accessible to women in St. Maarten.
Sports

To strengthen sporting ties: Dutch and French St. Martin attend CANOC General Assembly as one

WILLEMSTAD--The St. Maarten Sports Federation (SMSF) and Comité Territorial Olympique de Saint-Barthélemy et Saint-Martin (CTOS SBSM) proudly mark a historic milestone as representatives from both the Dutch and French sides of the island participate together for the first time in the Caribbean Association of National Olympic Committees (CANOC) workshops and Annual General Assembly, taking place from October 15 to 19, 2026, in Curaçao.
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Justice
“Representation Matters”: MP Sjamira Roseburg celebrates Carmelia's historic career milestone
GREAT BAY--Member of Parliament and attorney Sjamira Roseburg has described the appointment of Sigmar Carmelia as President of the Joint Court of Justice as an important moment of representation for the Dutch Caribbean, saying his rise to the highest leadership position within the regional court sends a powerful message to young people across the six islands.
Tribune Editorial Staff
October 16, 2026
Justice
New Court President Carmelia calls for more Caribbean judges and justice accessible to all
WILLEMSTAD--The new President of the Joint Court of Justice, Sigmar Carmelia, wants more Caribbean-born legal professionals to advance into the judiciary and is calling for a court system in which citizens can access justice without being disadvantaged by language or cultural differences.
Tribune Editorial Staff
October 16, 2026
Economy
CCISM E-Weekend 2026 highlights digital tools and opportunities for Saint-Martin businesses
MARIGOT--The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Saint-Martin (CCISM) brought together entrepreneurs, digital technology professionals and business support organizations for its E-Weekend 2026, highlighting practical ways local businesses can use digital tools to improve efficiency, understand their markets and create new opportunities for growth.
Tribune Editorial Staff
October 16, 2026
Economy
Aircraft fueling, gate allocation among issues raised as airport prepares for busy high season
AIRPORT--Aircraft fueling challenges, gate allocation, passenger processing and parking arrangements are among several operational issues being reviewed at Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIA) as the facility prepares for an anticipated increase in passenger traffic during the upcoming 2026/2027 tourism high season.
Tribune Editorial Staff
October 16, 2026
Dutch Kingdom
St. Maarten, Saba and Statia Sign agreement to research ancestral links and slavery's legacy
GREAT BAY--St. Maarten, Saba and St. Eustatius have formally agreed to collaborate on genealogical and scientific research into the lasting legacy of slavery, with an initiative aimed at helping descendants trace their family histories, uncover ancestral connections and preserve the shared heritage of the three islands.
Tribune Editorial Staff
October 16, 2026
Health
USM Brings menopause into the open with community discussion on health and wellness
GREAT BAY--Menopause and the physical, emotional and psychological changes women experience during this stage of life took center stage at the University of St. Martin (USM), where a packed audience participated in an open discussion about symptoms, hormone replacement therapy, mental health, intimacy and the importance of greater public awareness.
Tribune Editorial Staff
October 16, 2026
Opinion
Every Child Matters, Every School Year Counts
October 18, 2026
Why I Choose the Breadfruit Tree as a Symbol and Theme for My Podcasts
October 16, 2026
Open Letter to Grisha, Nathalie, Marinka, Luc and Claret, I want answers on Cupecoy Development
October 15, 2026
Weekend Read

Theo Heyliger is free. St. Maarten’s political establishment has a problem

October 17, 2026

Men can get breast cancer too: The warning signs too many men ignore

October 17, 2026

A Father's sacrifice, a mother's advice and the making of a Court President

October 17, 2026

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