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Dr. Arrindell takes St. Maarten independence message to CARICOM reparations conference

Regional

BRIDGETOWN--Dr. Rhoda Arrindell used her address to the Third CARICOM Regional Conference on Reparations in Barbados to argue that reparatory justice for St. Maarten cannot be separated from the island’s unresolved political relationship with the Netherlands and France, calling for self-determination and eventual independence to remain central to the regional discussion on justice and freedom.

Tribune Editorial Staff
September 19, 2026
Regional

Finies at CARICOM conference: Reparatory justice for Bonaire must include self-determination

BARBADOS--Bonaire human rights advocate James Finies used an address to the Third CARICOM Regional Conference on Reparations in Barbados to argue that reparatory justice cannot be separated from what he considers Bonaire’s unresolved colonial status, calling on Caribbean leaders to place self-determination alongside demands for redress for slavery and colonial exploitation.
Sports

Charter options open St. Maarten Heineken Regatta to sailors without their own boat

SIMPSON BAY--Sailors do not need to own a race boat or arrive with a full crew to take part in the 2027 St. Maarten Heineken Regatta, with a range of charter options available for both individuals and groups.
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Economy
Saba studies St. Maarten port operations ahead of Black Rocks Harbor
THE BOTTOM--Saba is moving closer to the future operation of Black Rocks Harbor, with island officials recently visiting St. Maarten to study how established port and marina operations manage security, berth allocation, commercial activity and cargo handling.
Tribune Editorial Staff
September 19, 2026
Justice
Curaçao to receive US$29.7 million in recovered proceeds from Dos Santos case
WILLEMSTAD--The United States Department of Justice has announced that approximately US$29.7 million in forfeited proceeds linked to an eight-year fraud, money laundering and tax evasion scheme will be returned to the Government of Curaçao in three installments.
Tribune Editorial Staff
September 19, 2026
Other
Late Mullet Bay owner Hushang Ansary’s Manhattan mansion up for sale at US$65 million
NEW YORK--A historic Manhattan mansion formerly owned by late Iranian-American businessman Hushang Ansary, whose name became closely linked to ENNIA and Mullet Bay in St. Maarten, has been placed on the market for US$65 million.
Tribune Editorial Staff
September 19, 2026
Community
Perpetual Plastics, Freegan Food Foundation earn second-place honors
GREAT BAY--Two St. Maarten organizations, Perpetual Plastics by EPIC and the Freegan Food Foundation, have earned second-place honors at the National Volunteer Awards in the Netherlands, marking a significant showing for the island in the first year that Dutch Caribbean organizations were included in the national competition.
Tribune Editorial Staff
September 18, 2026
Other
CBCS acts as foreign reserves face projected Cg 332 million decline
GREAT BAY--The Central Bank of Curaçao and St. Maarten (CBCS) has raised one of its key interest rates as it prepares for an expected decline in foreign exchange reserves and continued uncertainty in the global economy.
Tribune Editorial Staff
September 18, 2026
Community
St. Maarten Library to host ‘Becoming HER’ empowerment forum
GREAT BAY--The St. Maarten Library will host “Becoming HER,” a Girls’ Empowerment and Inspirational Forum on Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 11:00am to 4:00pm, creating a supportive space for girls ages 13 to 18 to build confidence, discover their voices, set meaningful goals and engage in honest conversations about personal growth.
Tribune Editorial Staff
September 18, 2026
Opinion
The Standard
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