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SSSD to Host Free Workshop on U.S. Student Visas and Canadian Study Permits

Education

GREAT BAY--The Student Support Services Division (SSSD) of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport will host a free workshop titled “Applying for a U.S. Student Visa or Canadian Study Permit” on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at the University of St. Martin from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Tribune Editorial Staff
June 16, 2026
Dutch Kingdom

Eman to resign as Aruba PM per Jan 1, 2027, hand over AVP Leadership this September

ORANJESTAD--Aruba Prime Minister Mike Eman has announced that he will step down as leader of the AVP in September and resign as Prime Minister on January 1. He made the announcement Monday evening during a party meeting, according to media reports in Aruba.
Government

No formal complaints against Prime Minister by VSA personnel

GREAT BAY--No formal complaints has been filed against Prime Minister Luc Mercelina by any VSA personnel. This was the final conclusion of a review conducted by the Ministry of VSA.
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What's in the ACP-SXM petition?
GREAT BAY--The Association for Consumer Protection St. Maarten, ACP-SXM, has submitted a formal petition to N.V. GEBE requesting corrective action and an urgent meeting with the company’s management regarding electricity and water services, billing practices, the fuel clause, disconnections and consumer protection.
Tribune Editorial Staff
June 16, 2026
Justice workers’ payslip concerns lead to payroll tax adjustments
GREAT BAY--Concerns raised by Justice personnel about deductions on their payslips have led to payroll tax adjustments by the Ministry of Finance ahead of the June 2026 vacation payroll.
Tribune Editorial Staff
June 16, 2026
Education
Learning Unlimited Preparatory School Celebrates Class of 2026
CAY HILL--Learning Unlimited Preparatory School St. Maarten recently hosted the graduation ceremony for its 12th grade senior students, celebrating the Class of 2026 and their academic accomplishments as they prepare to continue their education at universities and colleges across North America and Europe.
Tribune Editorial Staff
June 15, 2026
Education
St. Maarten grants Study Financing to 75 students, with business, health, finance and ICT among top career choices
GREAT BAY--Figures presented by the Study Financing Department to 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦’𝘴 𝘛𝘳𝘪𝘣𝘶𝘯𝘦 on Monday show that St. Maarten students continue to pursue a wide range of career paths, with strong interest in business, health-related studies, finance and information technology.
Tribune Editorial Staff
June 15, 2026
Government
Government presents 2026 budget with Cg 647.1 million in income and Cg 635.9 million in operating expenditures
GREAT BAY--The Government of St. Maarten has presented its 2026 country budget, setting total income for the year at Cg 647,140,798 and total operating expenditures at Cg 635,928,363.
Tribune Editorial Staff
June 15, 2026
Peggy-Ann Richardson says her position is “reserved” after meeting with NV GEBE
GREAT BAY--President of the Association for Consumer Protection St. Maarten (ACP-SXM), Peggy Ann Richardson, said she remains reserved following Monday’s march to NV GEBE and the subsequent meeting with Temporary Manager Iris Arrindell and members of GEBE’s management team.
June 15, 2026
Opinion
It’s Time to Count the Cost
June 16, 2026
Hard Dates
June 14, 2026
A Paradigm Shift in St. Maarten: Citizens Take the Lead
June 14, 2026
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