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Parliament puts 2027 budget debate on hold until late November or December

Government

GREAT BAY--The Parliament of St. Maarten concluded the first round of deliberations on the country's draft 2027 national budget on Tuesday, November 10, and adjourned further handling of the legislation until further notice. The People's Tribune understands that parliamentary deliberations are likely to resume toward the end of November or during the first week of December, although an official date has not yet been announced.

Tribune Editorial Staff
November 11, 2026
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What is QuickPromo and why is the Central Bank warning about it?

GREAT BAY--An online investment platform known as QuickPromo, which promises participants substantial earnings through simple digital activities, is facing growing scrutiny after the Central Bank of Curaçao and St. Maarten (CBCS) warned that its operations display characteristics of a pyramid scheme that may be approaching collapse.
Government

Minister Gumbs to host Kingdom education Ministers in St. Maarten for four-country talks

GREAT BAY--Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport (ECYS) Melissa Gumbs will host education ministers and government representatives from across the Kingdom of the Netherlands next week as St. Maarten chairs the annual Ministerial Four-Country Consultation on Education, Culture and Science (M4LO).
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Regional
Anguilla attracts leading luxury cruise and yacht brands for 2026-2027 tourism season
ANGUILLA--Anguilla is preparing to welcome a series of luxury cruise ships and yachts during its 2026-2027 tourism season, with scheduled visits from internationally recognized operators including Four Seasons Yachts, The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, Explora Journeys, Silversea Cruises, Seabourn, Emerald Cruises, Orient Express and Windstar Cruises.
Tribune Editorial Staff
November 11, 2026
Community
PJIA Welcomes travelers with a taste of island’s culture on St. Maarten Day
SXM AIRPORT--Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIA) marked St. Maarten Day on Wednesday, November 11, with live steelpan music, traditional Johnny cakes, cultural displays and activities designed to share the island's heritage with arriving and departing passengers, airport employees and members of the community.
Tribune Editorial Staff
November 11, 2026
Dutch Kingdom
Dutch ‘Millionaire Tax’ deal threatens government coalition collapse
THE HAGUE--A proposed millionaire tax in the Netherlands has pushed Prime Minister Rob Jetten’s minority government toward a possible collapse after two coalition parties reached an agreement with left-wing opposition parties without the support of their governing partner, the VVD.
Tribune Editorial Staff
November 11, 2026
Sports
Nearly 40 young basketball Players take part in CTBIN's first U7–U9 preseason event
MARIGOT--Nearly 40 young basketball players participated in CTBIN's first U7–U9 preseason gathering on Saturday, November 7, 2026, marking the beginning of a series of youth basketball activities aimed at developing young talent and strengthening sporting ties between St. Maarten, Saint Martin and Saint Barthélemy.
Tribune Editorial Staff
November 11, 2026
Education
Former teacher Oswald Francis shares his literary legacy with new generation at MAC
GREAT BAY--Veteran educator and author Oswald Francis is giving back to the institution where he helped shape generations of students, with the donation of his debut children's book, In Emilio Wilson Park with Uncle Joe, to the Browlia Maillard Campus of the Methodist Agogic Centre (MAC).
Tribune Editorial Staff
November 10, 2026
Culture
St. Martin Environmentalist Tadzio Bervoets publishes first book
GREAT BAY--St. Martin environmentalist and marine conservation specialist Tadzio Yuko Bervoets has ventured into the literary world with the publication of his debut book, Lamio: Stories and Poems, a 174-page collection of short stories and poetry exploring Caribbean life, history, human relationships and the natural world.
Tribune Editorial Staff
November 10, 2026
Opinion
Richards has a point. Four, actually.
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