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Heyliger-Marten moves to end unilateral GEBE tariff decisions, BTP to get full supervisory authority

Government

GREAT BAY--Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Traffic and Telecommunication Grisha Heyliger-Marten has finalized a joint Ministerial Decree that will designate the Bureau of Telecommunication and Post as the legally mandated supervisor of GEBE under the Electricity Concession Ordinance, a move aimed at strengthening oversight, protecting consumers and ending tariff decisions made without proper review.

Tribune Editorial Staff
May 16, 2026
Community

What was that earthquake alert? Here’s what you need to know

GREAT BAY--Many residents across St. Maarten was surprised to receive a notification on their mobile phones on Saturday morning, moments before feeling tremors from an earthquake near Antigua and Barbuda.
Justice

DSRP and UNODC to host community and private sector dialogues on rehabilitation and reintegration

GREAT BAy--The Detention Sector Reform Program (DSRP), in collaboration with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), will host two important dialogue sessions in May aimed at strengthening rehabilitation, education, skills development and reintegration opportunities for incarcerated persons in St. Maarten.
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Culture
AFKA Announces Inaugural Afro-Karibe Festival in St. Maarten
GREAT BAY--Art Agency Foundation, known for operating as Axum Art Café, has announced the inaugural edition of the Afro-Karibe Festival, AFKA, a four-day multidisciplinary cultural festival that will take place across St. Maarten from June 25 to 28, 2026.
May 15, 2026
Sports
MP Labega: One-cent fuel levy for sports is an investment in St. Maarten’s future
GREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Dimar Labega says that while residents are currently facing increased fuel costs, the proposed sports development levy on gasoline and diesel is an investment in the future of the country that should not be delayed any further.
Tribune Editorial Staff
May 15, 2026
Dutch Kingdom
Bill meant to reduce democratic deficit raises its own consultation questions
THE HAGUE--Questions are being raised in the Dutch House of Representatives over whether Curaçao, Aruba and St. Maarten were properly involved in the preparation of a Kingdom bill that seeks to reduce the democratic deficit within the Kingdom by limiting the ability to regulate Kingdom matters through general administrative measures outside of parliamentary approval.
Tribune Editorial Staff
May 15, 2026
Government
Jetten announces annual Kingdom Conference, St. Maarten offers to host first meeting
GREAT BAY--Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten has announced the establishment of an annual Kingdom Conference, where Aruba, Curaçao, the Netherlands and St. Maarten will meet on the basis of equality to strengthen cooperation, address shared challenges and set concrete priorities for the Kingdom.
Tribune Editorial Staff
May 15, 2026
Government
MP Roseburg: Code of Conduct for Parliament is progressing
GREAT BAY--Chairlady of Parliament’s Integrity Committee, MP Sjamira Roseburg, on Friday announced that the long-discussed Code of Conduct for Members of Parliament has been placed back on the parliamentary agenda and is actively being advanced during this term.
Tribune Editorial Staff
May 15, 2026
Government
No arrest, no assault: Lacroes responds to incident claims
GREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Francisco Lacroes was neither arrested nor involved in beating anyone at Babacool Restaurant on Thursday, contrary to incorrect reports that caused distress to his family.
Tribune Editorial Staff
May 14, 2026
Opinion
Intergrity Brug? Really? more like corruption!
May 14, 2026
Political Conflict, “Good Governance,” and the Struggle for St. Martin’s Soul
May 14, 2026
Interests in the Caribbean are Surging. Middle East Disruption to 28 million Travelers is a Caribbean Opening
May 14, 2026
Weekend Read

Slower Caribbean tourism growth, smarter targeting and what it means for St. Maarten

May 15, 2026

Caribbean’s Airbnb and Vrbo boom forces region to rethink tourism growth

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Lupus in the Caribbean: The hidden burden, the missing data and the new fight to change outcomes

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