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Minister of VSA Claret Connor Honors Seniors on World Senior Citizen Day

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GREAT BAY--Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor Claret Connor is honoring St. Maarten’s senior citizens on World Senior Citizen Day 2026, recognizing their contribution to the development of the country and reaffirming the Ministry’s responsibility to support their wellbeing, dignity and quality of life.

Tribune Editorial Staff
August 21, 2026
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MP Ottley: Tourism is up, costs are up, and relief is still missing

GREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Omar Ottley used the 2026 budget debate to demand concrete relief for GEBE consumers, question decisions surrounding the authorization of a doctor to practice, and challenge government over delayed revenue measures, Justice commitments and several policy matters that he said have remained unresolved for too long.
Government

MP Labega to Present Motions on Poverty Reduction, Civil Service Capacity and National Sports Development

GREAT MAN--Member of Parliament Dimar Labega announced during the 2026 budget debate that he will bring forward motions focused on establishing a National Poverty Reduction Strategy, addressing government’s critical human-resource and salary challenges, and developing a National Sports Excellence Strategy to improve St. Maarten’s ability to compete regionally and internationally.
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MP Jansen-Webster: Govt. cannot keep calling health funds a risk without introducing GHI solution
GREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Veronica Jansen-Webster is calling on government to move General Health Insurance forward, warning that St. Maarten cannot continue identifying its healthcare funds as a major financial risk year after year while implementation of the long-discussed reform continues to be postponed.
Tribune Editorial Staff
August 21, 2026
Government
MP Jansen-Webster: Residents are paying taxes to collect garbage off of the street themselves
GREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Veronica Jansen-Webster says it is unacceptable that residents who already pay taxes are increasingly taking it upon themselves to remove garbage from roadsides and neighborhoods, as she called on government to take immediate action while new waste collection and roadside cleaning contracts move through the tender process.
Tribune Editorial Staff
August 21, 2026
Government
MP Kotai: After years of talk, government must set a clear timeline for tax reform
GREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Viren Kotai is calling on government to move beyond years of discussion on tax reform and present Parliament and the public with a clear picture of what the new tax system will look like, when the transition will begin and when residents and businesses can expect to see those changes reflected in the taxes they actually pay.
Tribune Editorial Staff
August 21, 2026
Government
MP Kotai sounds alarm: 662 applications stuck at VROMI, calls for fast-track permit system
GREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Viren Kotai is calling on the Ministry of VROMI to consider introducing an official, fee-based expedited permit-processing system and, if necessary, outsourcing parts of the review process to qualified external professionals as the Ministry grapples with a backlog of 662 pending applications.
Tribune Editorial Staff
August 21, 2026
Government
MP Irion questions Cg. 39M surplus: “Is it savings or failure to execute?”
GREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Ardwell Irion has challenged government to explain the reported Cg. 39 million budget surplus, arguing that the figure should not automatically be presented as financial success if it was created in significant part by ministries failing to execute projects, programs and other approved expenditures.
Tribune Editorial Staff
August 21, 2026
Government
Finance Minister Gumbs calls for formal pension plan for WINAIR employees as airline marks 65 Years
GREAT BAY--Minister of Finance Marinka Gumbs is calling for WINAIR employees to be provided with a formal and comprehensive pension plan, saying the airline’s financial stability and long-term success should now be matched by greater retirement security for the employees who have helped sustain the company.
Tribune Editorial Staff
August 21, 2026
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