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Heyliger-Marten marks Wathey Centennial, calls for his vision and service to be carried forward

Government

GREAT BAY--Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication Grisha Heyliger-Marten marked the centennial of Dr. Albert Claudius “Claude” Wathey with a reflection on his family life, political leadership and role in transforming St. Maarten from an island with limited opportunities into an internationally connected tourism destination.

Tribune Editorial Staff
July 24, 2026
Community

PJIA builds Aviation Training Academy as nine ATS trainees earn FDO certification

SXM AIRPORT--Princess Juliana International Airport is developing the PJIA Aviation Training Academy, an initiative intended to bring essential aviation training to St. Maarten and eventually serve professionals from neighbouring islands.
Dutch Kingdom

Updated study puts price on cheaper Saba, Statia flights

GREAT BAY--An updated economic study has placed a clearer price on plans to make flights between St. Maarten, Saba and St. Eustatius more affordable, concluding that financial assistance aimed specifically at residents would cost government far less than subsidising every passenger.
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New-Look Euro banknotes expected in coming years as ECB opens public vote
FRANKFURT--New-look euro banknotes are expected to enter circulation in the years following 2026, after the European Central Bank selects the final design for the next series around the end of this year.
Tribune Editorial Staff
July 23, 2026
Government
TEATT moves forward with SXM Investment Promotion Agency
GREAT BAY--The Ministry of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication has awarded a contract to Pinnacle Consultants, a St. Maarten-based consulting firm, to develop the institutional and operational framework for the establishment of an Investment Promotion Agency for St. Maarten.
Tribune Editorial Staff
July 23, 2026
Dutch Kingdom
Levenstone pledges disciplined, compassionate leadership as Island Governor of Saba
SABA--Jocelyn Roberto Levenstone formally accepted the office of Island Governor of Saba on July 9, pledging to exercise his authority with discipline, humility and respect for the generations that shaped the island.
Tribune Editorial Staff
July 23, 2026
Justice
Police union says crime requires whole-of-government response
GREAT BAY--The NAPB St. Maarten Police Union has welcomed Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication Grisha Heyliger-Marten’s initiative to convene an urgent meeting with the Ministry of Justice and other partners following recent criminal incidents affecting the community and tourism sector.
Tribune Editorial Staff
July 23, 2026
Government
Heyliger-Marten requests urgent meeting on crime in tourism areas
GREAT BAY--Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication Grisha Heyliger-Marten has requested an urgent joint meeting with Minister of Justice Nathalie Tackling, the Police Force of St. Maarten and the Prosecutor’s Office to discuss recent criminal activity and public-order incidents affecting several of the country’s main commercial and tourism areas.
Tribune Editorial Staff
July 23, 2026
Community
Anti-Poverty Platform calls for poverty to be a 2026 budget priority through amendment
GREAT BAY--The St. Maarten Anti-Poverty Platform has called on the Government and Parliament to amend the 2026 Country Budget so that reducing poverty becomes a measurable budget priority supported by clear targets, verified household data and regular reporting.
Tribune Editorial Staff
July 23, 2026
Opinion
Are we preparing our children to make a living... or to live?
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Oh, the Irony
July 23, 2026
More Than a Builder of Today—A Builder of Tomorrow
July 22, 2026
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Two people, one Institution, and a wider fight for vocational education

July 24, 2026

St. Maarten has entered the room, it must continue to bring knowledge home

July 24, 2026

Why breastfeeding still needs an awareness week

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