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Parliament report provides valuable detail, but does not tell you everything

Government

GREAT BAY--Parliament’s 2025-2026 Annual Report represents one of the more detailed efforts to give the public a measurable look at the work of the legislature, providing information on attendance, written questions, legislation, amendments, motions, committee activity and other parliamentary business.

Tribune Editorial Staff
September 13, 2026
Government

SEA: Govt. must act as SZV Reserves projected to fall by more than Cg 100 million

GREAT BAY--The Soualiga Employers Association (SEA) is calling for urgent government action to address the deteriorating financial outlook of health and social insurance funds administered by Social & Health Insurances (SZV), warning that combined reserves are projected to decline by more than Cg 100 million over the next several years.
Government

Louis Brown appointed Chairman of Kadaster Supervisory Board

GREAT BAY--On the nomination of Minister of Finance Marinka Gumbs, Louis Brown has been appointed Chairman of the Supervisory Board of the St. Maarten Cadastre and Mortgage Registry Foundation for a three-year term, according to a national decree that has now been officially published in the Landscourant.
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Government
MP York leads Parliament with 33 written-question letters to Ministers
GREAT BAY--National Alliance Member of Parliament Darryl York submitted 33 letters containing written questions to ministers during the 2025-2026 parliamentary year, more than any other MP, according to Parliament’s newly released Annual Report.
Tribune Editorial Staff
September 12, 2026
Government
Parliament releases 2025-2026 report, busy year of oversight, 93 meetings
GREAT BAY--Parliament held 93 meetings, significantly increased the use of written questions to government, processed seven new draft national ordinances but passed only one, while expanding its regional and international engagement during the 2025-2026 parliamentary year, according to its newly released Annual Report.
Tribune Editorial Staff
September 12, 2026
Government
Parliament passed one law in 2025-2026, as seven new draft laws were bubmitted
GREAT BAY--Parliament passed just one national ordinance during the 2025-2026 parliamentary year, while seven new draft national ordinances were submitted for consideration, according to Parliament’s newly released annual report.
Tribune Editorial Staff
September 12, 2026
Government
Parliament annual report: Who asked the most questions? Who attended most meetings?
GREAT BAY--Members of Parliament significantly increased their use of written questions during the 2025-2026 parliamentary year, while the latest annual report also reveals substantial differences in attendance among MPs at public and Central Committee meetings.
Tribune Editorial Staff
September 12, 2026
Community
St. Maarten Indian community to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi with three days of devotion
GREAT BAY--The Indian community of St. Maarten will welcome Lord Ganesha with three days of prayer, devotional music, blessings and community fellowship at the Sai Center from Monday, September 14 through Wednesday, September 16.
Tribune Editorial Staff
September 12, 2026
Economy
St. Maarten Chamber builds regional momentum for Miami business expansion mission
GREAT BAY--The St. Maarten Chamber of Commerce and Industry is building regional momentum for the upcoming Island Roots to Global Routes Business Expansion Mission and Expo, following a promotional tour across Curaçao, Bonaire and Aruba aimed at connecting Caribbean entrepreneurs with new international markets and business opportunities.
September 12, 2026
Opinion
The Spirit and the Joy of the Rhythm of Giving Service
September 13, 2026
Community wants answers in Rudy Benjamin Investigation
September 13, 2026
FROM WARNING TO ACTION: Build the People, Strengthen the Institutions, Protect the Country - PART 3
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St. Maarten says it values literacy, but do we actually know how literate we are?

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