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Aruba’s EU status choice: More access, but more responsibility

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THE HAUGE--Aruba’s possible move from Overseas Country and Territory status to Outermost Region status within the European Union is not a simple question of whether one status is better than the other. According to a Dutch-requested analysis, the choice depends on what Aruba wants for its future, how much EU involvement it is prepared to accept, and whether it has the capacity to carry the responsibilities that come with deeper EU integration.

Tribune Editorial Staff
July 3, 2026
Education

Carmona Báez tenure at USM over, interim management team appointed

GREAT BAY--The Board of Directors of the University of St. Martin Foundation (USMF) announces that, effective July 1, 2026, Dr. G.A. Carmona Báez concluded his tenure as President of the University of St. Martin (USM).
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St. Maarten adopts international employment standard as 2026 Labour Force Survey launched

GREAT BAY--The Department of Statistics, STAT, has launched the 2026 Labour Force Survey, marking the first full Labour Force Survey in St. Maarten since 2018 and introducing a new international standard for measuring employment.
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Embassy of the Netherlands in the United States mark America250 and first salute legacy, Statia’s role in the American Revolution
WASHINGTON, D.C./THE HAGUE--The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in the United States marked parallel celebrations across the Atlantic on Thursday in recognition of two major milestones in shared Dutch-American history: the transatlantic celebration of America250 and the legacy of the First Salute.
Tribune Editorial Staff
July 2, 2026
Economy
COCI anticipates 2026 groundbreaking for Pelican Park Development Project
GREAT BAY--The St. Maarten Chamber of Commerce & Industry, COCI, anticipates commencing the Pelican Park Development Project with a groundbreaking ceremony during 2026, marking a major step toward the realization of a long-planned economic hub at the entrance to Philipsburg.
Tribune Editorial Staff
July 2, 2026
Economy
COCI sets sights on Roots to Global Routes Business Mission to Miami to advance SXM business growth agenda for 2026
GREAT BAY--The St. Maarten Chamber of Commerce & Industry, COCI, has identified the Island Roots to Global Routes Business Mission to Miami as one of its next major priorities for 2026, as the Chamber continues to focus on business growth, international expansion, formalization, advocacy and stronger support for entrepreneurs.
Tribune Editorial Staff
July 2, 2026
Economy
COCI’s START SMART project fills rapidly with 83 businesses, closes ahead of deadline
GREAT BAY--The St. Maarten Chamber of Commerce & Industry, COCI, has officially closed registration for its START SMART Project ahead of the original July 10, 2026 deadline, after overwhelming public response saw the program reach maximum capacity within a short time of opening.
Tribune Editorial Staff
July 2, 2026
Culture
SCDF opens registration for Carnival 2027 through new SXMCarnival.life platform
GREAT BAY--The St. Maarten Carnival Development Foundation (SCDF) has announced the official opening of the registration period for Carnival 2027, with registration running from July 1 to September 1, 2026.
Tribune Editorial Staff
July 2, 2026
Economy
COCI launches free START SMART project to support entrepreneurs and small businesses
GREAT BAY--The St. Maarten Chamber of Commerce & Industry, COCI, on Wednesday launched registration for the START SMART Project, a free phased support initiative designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs, informal businesses, sole proprietors, and existing micro and small businesses strengthen their operations and become more sustainable, compliant and growth-ready.
Tribune Editorial Staff
July 1, 2026
Opinion
Who you rooting for? World Cup, Migration, Nationalism and Racism
July 2, 2026
School Leaving Ceremonies and Graduations: The applause is important, but what comes next matters most
July 1, 2026
Why BHRO Declined the Baku Initiative Group Washington Conference
July 1, 2026
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