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Wescot-Williams returns to “Course Correction” theme in 2027 budget debate

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GREAT BAY--President of Parliament and Member of Parliament Sarah Wescot-Williams returned to a theme she first raised during the 2026 budget debate, telling Government that St. Maarten still needs important “course corrections” in the way public finances are managed, capital projects are executed and information is shared with Parliament.

Tribune Editorial Staff
September 29, 2026
Government

MP De Weever Calls for full disclosure of St. Maarten’s 30-Year ENNIA obligation

GREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Ludmila de Weever has called on Government to fully and separately disclose St. Maarten’s long-term financial obligations arising from the ENNIA agreement, questioning whether the draft 2027 budget gives Parliament and the public a sufficiently clear picture of the country’s exposure.

Meyers calls for St. Maarten to finally establish its National Anthem

GREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Franklin Meyers has renewed the longstanding call for St. Maarten to formally establish a national anthem, arguing that after 16 years as a country within the Kingdom, the matter should no longer remain unresolved.
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Government
Govt completes public records digitization under Digital Government Transformation Project
GREAT BAY--Government of Sint Maarten has completed the production phase of its public records digitization initiative, with over 315,206 Archived Public Records (APRs) successfully scanned. The initiative forms part of the Digital Government Transformation Project (DGTP), which aims to modernize government services, improve access to information, and safeguard critical national documents for future generations.
Tribune Editorial Staff
September 29, 2026
Community
WIB Hosts successful “Walking into the Future – Building Progress” Walk-a-Thon
GREAT BAY--Windward Islands Bank (WIB) successfully hosted its “Walking into the Future – Building Progress” Walk-a-Thon on Sunday, September 27, bringing together employees, customers, families and members of the community for a morning focused on health, wellness, sustainability and connection.
Tribune Editorial Staff
September 29, 2026
Dutch Kingdom
Mediawegwijs returns to St. Eustatius to expand digital literacy and AI education
ST. EUSTATIUS--While schools are preparing for new curriculum standards in digital literacy and citizenship, St. Eustatius has already built a strong foundation, with all four primary schools on the island having introduced pupils to digital literacy and technology through Mediawegwijs since 2023.
Tribune Editorial Staff
September 29, 2026
Government
MP Roseburg proposes dedicated pool of legislative lawyers to clear revenue-law backlog
GREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Sjamira Roseburg has proposed the creation of a dedicated government-wide pool of legislative lawyers focused exclusively on completing priority laws that can generate revenue, strengthen enforcement and move long-standing government initiatives from planning into implementation.
Tribune Editorial Staff
September 29, 2026
Sports
St. Maarten Racers capture Two Class Victories at Grenada International Drags
GREAT BAY--The St. Maarten Drag Racing Association (SXMDRA) is celebrating a strong regional showing after its team returned from the King Ocean Services Grenada International Drags with two first-place finishes, a third-place result and competitive performances across several racing categories.
Tribune Editorial Staff
September 29, 2026
Government
Ottley: St. Maarten must learn from Aruba to bring electricity costs down
GREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Omar Ottley used the continuation of Parliament’s Central Committee handling of the draft 2027 national budget on Tuesday to place St. Maarten’s electricity costs, dependence on imported fuel and relationship with fuel supplier SOL firmly before Government, while urging ministers to examine lessons recently presented to him in Aruba.
Tribune Editorial Staff
September 29, 2026
Opinion
Reparations: Bonaire's voice from Barbados to the global stage
September 29, 2026
The King is dead: long live the King! A Tribute to the Mighty Sparrow (1935 - 2026)
September 28, 2026
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