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MP Lewis urges coalition to put country first, calls for accountability over VROMI tender concerns

GREAT BAY--Nation Opportunity Wealth (NOW) Member of Parliament Lyndon Lewis is calling on members of the governing coalition to place the interests of St. Maarten above political loyalty, warning that continued concerns surrounding the Ministry of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment and Infrastructure (VROMI) require decisive leadership and accountability. Lewis said coalition members must be prepared to confront shortcomings within the ministry, including considering a motion of no confidence against Minister Patrice Gumbs if serious failures remain unresolved.

Tribune Editorial Staff
October 28, 2026
Government

Court grants permission to prosecute MP Lyndon Lewis, who vows to defend himself

GREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Lyndon Lewis confirmed on Wednesday, October 28, that the court has granted the Public Prosecutor’s Office permission to proceed with its criminal case against him, following a hearing held on October 6. Lewis responded to the ruling by declaring his confidence in the judicial process and emphasizing that the court’s authorization to prosecute does not constitute a finding of guilt.

St. Eustatius to rebury remains of 69 Afrikan ancestors in historic November 13 ceremony

GREAT BAY--The remains of 69 Afrikan ancestors will be laid to rest on St. Eustatius on Friday, November 13, 2026, during a historic reburial ceremony intended to restore dignity, honor ancestral memory and reconnect the island's community with an important part of its heritage. The ceremony will include an ancestral procession, traditional drumming, the calling of ancestral names, reflections and a formal reburial, with residents invited to participate in designated public portions of the observance.
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Culture
Minister Heyliger-Marten calls on businesses to show St. Martin pride
GREAT BAY--Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transportation and Telecommunication (TEATT) Grisha Heyliger-Marten is calling on St. Maarten's business community to take a more active role in decorating and beautifying the island ahead of St. Martin Day and the Christmas season, emphasizing that creating a festive and welcoming atmosphere should be a shared effort between government, businesses and residents.
Tribune Editorial Staff
October 28, 2026
Other
Bob Sinclar, MEDUZA, Sasha Headline SXM Festival's 10th anniversary lineup for 2027
GREAT BAY--SXM Festival is preparing to celebrate its 10th edition with five days of electronic music across St. Maarten and Saint-Martin from March 17 to 21, 2027, announcing an initial lineup of 31 international artists led by Bob Sinclar, MEDUZA, Sasha, Claptone, Dombresky and Guy Gerber. The anniversary edition will once again transform beaches, clubs, villas and other locations across both sides of the island into entertainment venues, bringing international performers and music enthusiasts together for one of the Caribbean's established destination music festivals.
Tribune Editorial Staff
October 28, 2026
Economy
St. Maarten deploys first fish aggregating devices to boost local fisheries, reduce fuel costs
GREAT BAY--St. Maarten has taken a significant step toward strengthening its fisheries industry with the deployment of its first two Fish Aggregating Devices (FADs), designed to improve access to offshore fishing grounds, reduce operating costs for local fishers and support the country's food security. The devices, donated by the Government of Curaçao, were deployed on Wednesday, September 23, through an initiative led by the Ministry of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transportation and Telecommunication (TEATT).
Tribune Editorial Staff
October 28, 2026
Economy
Winair's new CFO appointment brings local leadership and recruitment questions to the fore
GREAT BAY--St. Maarten's 92.05 percent ownership of national airline Winair is placing renewed attention on how the company's executive leadership is selected, what role government plays in approving appointments and whether qualified local professionals are being considered for senior positions.
Tribune Editorial Staff
October 28, 2026
Economy
COCI, CCISM join forces to open Miami market to St. Maarten entrepreneurs
GREAT BAY--President of the St. Maarten Chamber of Commerce and Industry (COCI) Tamara Leonard is calling for a shift in how local entrepreneurs approach business, arguing that St. Maarten must move beyond being primarily a consumer of imported goods and begin positioning its own products, services and creative industries in international markets.
Tribune Editorial Staff
October 28, 2026
Dutch Kingdom
Kingdom fire chiefs extend cooperation through 2029, prepare joint safety plans for 2027
GREAT BAY--Fire chiefs from St. Maarten, Aruba, Curaçao and the Caribbean Netherlands have met in Den Bosch, the Netherlands, to advance plans for closer cooperation in firefighter training, fire prevention, emergency response and disaster management, following a Kingdom-level agreement extending their formal cooperation through 2029.
Tribune Editorial Staff
October 28, 2026
Opinion
St. Martin has shed enough blood!
October 28, 2026
AI becomes part of the tourism demand
October 28, 2026
92% Ours?
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