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CARICOM Reparations Commission Supports Historic UN Recognition of Slavery as the Gravest Crime Against Humanity

Justice

CARIBBEAN REGION--The CARICOM Reparations Commission (CRC) has welcomed a historic milestone at the United Nations following the adoption by the UN General Assembly of the resolution titled: “Declaration on the Trafficking of Enslaved Africans and the Racialized Chattel Enslavement of Africans as the Gravest Crime Against Humanity.”

Tribune Editorial Staff
April 3, 2026
Dutch Kingdom

King and Queen to visit U.S. as Florida stop spotlights Caribbean part of the Kingdom

WASHINGTON, D.C.--King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima will pay a working visit to the United States from April 13 to 15, 2026, with stops in Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., and Miami.
Health

Ambulance Dept. to operate its new sub station in Festival Village for Carnival 2026

GREAT BAY--The Ambulance Department of St. Maarten will officially begin operating its new sub station at the Jocelyn Arndell Festival Village for Carnival 2026, marking another important step in strengthening safety and emergency response services at the island’s largest cultural celebration.
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Dutch Kingdom
Dutch Government Prepares €30 Million guarantee for deposit protection in Saba, Statia, Bonaire
GREAT BAY--The Dutch government is preparing a financial guarantee framework to support the deposit guarantee system for Saba, Statia and Bonaire, aimed at protecting deposit holders and strengthening financial stability in those islands. The measure forms part of the updated Deposit Guarantee Scheme for the BES islands, which took effect on January 1, 2025.
Tribune Editorial Staff
April 2, 2026
Government
STAT, General Audit Chamber clarify scope of audit on official statistics
GREAT BAY--The Department of Statistics (STAT), in collaboration with the General Audit Chamber, wishes to clarify the scope and intended interpretation of the recently published audit concerning the environment in which official statistics are produced in St. Maarten.
Tribune Editorial Staff
April 2, 2026
Economy
Chamber of Commerce hosts 2026 town hall for business community and stakeholders
GREAT BAY--The St. Maarten Chamber of Commerce and Industry (COCI) hosted its first Town Hall Meeting for 2026 on Tuesday, March 31, at the Belair Community Center, bringing together members of the business community and key stakeholders for updates on ongoing projects, regulatory matters, and issues affecting the wider commercial sector.
Tribune Editorial Staff
April 1, 2026
Community
Access Media Productions Successfully Hosts “We Listen, But We Don’t Judge” Women’s Conference
SIMPSON BAY--Access Media Productions superbly hosted its second “We Listen, But We Don’t Judge” Women’s Conference at the Simpson Bay Resort, on Saturday March 28, 2026, bringing together women from across the island for a powerful day of alignment, self-reflection, and authentic connection.
Tribune Editorial Staff
April 1, 2026
Education
St. Maarten law student Brandon Fitzpatrick among winners in regional IP competition
GREAT BAY--St. Maarten son of the soil Brandon Fitzpatrick has earned a joint third-place finish in the 8th annual Intellectual Property Caribbean Association (IPCA) Essay Competition, marking a notable achievement for the island on the regional academic stage, while highlighting the need for stronger intellectual property protections for Caribbean athletes.
Tribune Editorial Staff
April 1, 2026
Government
Heyliger-Marten: No ban exists on Theo running, but re-emphasizes healing first
GREAT BAY--Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication Grisha Heyliger-Marten on Wednesday again addressed questions surrounding the future of her husband, Theo Heyliger, as public speculation continues over his status once he returns home a free man.
April 1, 2026
Opinion
The Excuse We No Longer Have
April 3, 2026
No Small Matter
April 2, 2026
An Island of Strong Women
April 2, 2026
Weekend Read

Why St. Maarten cannot so easily do what some Caribbean neighbors are doing on oil prices

April 3, 2026

What exactly are the people of St. Maarten witnessing right now?

April 3, 2026

Drayer: Curaçao is applying double standards in monetary union debate

April 3, 2026

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