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New qualification opportunity emerges after cancellation of Dutch U18 and U20 championships

Sports

UTRECHT, Netherlands--Following the cancellation of the Dutch National Championships U18 and U20 due to extreme heat conditions, the Sint Maarten National Athletic Federation (SNAF) has confirmed that an alternative competitive event, “Take You to the Limit,” will be held on Monday, June 29, 2026, at the same venue in Utrecht to give athletes a fair and regulated opportunity to pursue international qualification standards.

June 27, 2026
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BHRO and James Finies distance themselves from Baku Initiative Group conference in Washington

KRALENDIJK, Bonaire--The Bonaire Human Rights Organization (BHRO) and James Finies have formally distanced themselves from the international conference held in Washington, D.C. on June 24, 2026, titled “Right of Return and Self-Determination: Double Standards and Selective Approaches.” The conference was organized by the Baku Initiative Group (BIG), an organization from Azerbaijan.
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Dr. Rhoda Arrindell Signs Address to U.S. Congress on Self-Determination and Dutch Caribbean Concerns

WASHINGTON, D.C--Dr. Rhoda Arrindell of the ONE SXM Association was among the participants, speakers and signatories at an international conference held at the United States Congress building on Capitol Hill, where concerns related to the right of return, self-determination and the political future of several territories, including St. Maarten and other Dutch Caribbean islands, were formally raised.
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Culture
Government to commemorate 163rd anniversary of the abolition of slavery at Belvedere Plantation
GREAT BAY--The Government of St. Maarten, through the Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport, will commemorate the 163rd Anniversary of the Abolition of Slavery with the official Emancipation Day ceremony on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at the historic Belvedere Plantation on Oyster Pond Road.
Tribune Editorial Staff
June 26, 2026
Government
MPs question budget figures, execution, staffing and relief measures during 2026 budget debate
GREAT BAY--Members of Parliament raised a wide range of questions during the Central Committee meeting on the draft 2026 national budget, pressing Government for clarification on budget figures, project execution, public service staffing, government-owned companies, healthcare financing, infrastructure, housing and possible relief for residents.
Tribune Editorial Staff
June 26, 2026
Government
MP Roseburg Launches “Drive Smart SXM” Community Challenge
GREAT BAY--Following her recent proposal to the Minister of Justice requesting consideration of the Ride Smart SXM initiative for inclusion in the 2026 Crime Fund Policy Plan, Member of Parliament Sjamira D.M. Roseburg is now calling on the people of St. Maarten to become part of the solution through the launch of the Drive Smart SXM community challenge.
Tribune Editorial Staff
June 26, 2026
Government
MP Roseburg submits road safety proposal to Minister of Justice for inclusion in 2026 Crime Fund Policy Plan
GREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Sjamira D.M. Roseburg has formally submitted a road safety proposal to the Minister of Justice, requesting that the proposed Ride Smart SXM initiative be considered for inclusion in the 2026 Crime Fund Policy Plan, which has been incorporated into the national budget.
Tribune Editorial Staff
June 26, 2026
Community
St. Maarten Lions Club installs new board, Elton Richardson takes helm as President
GREAT BAY--The St. Maarten Lions Club officially welcomed its new leadership team during its annual Change of Board Ceremony held on Saturday, June 14, at Infinity Restaurant in Oyster Pond.
Tribune Editorial Staff
June 26, 2026
Government
St. Maarten’s recovery is strong, but structural vulnerabilities persist, UN says
GREAT BAY--A new United Nations Annual Results Report highlights St. Maarten’s strong recovery from recent shocks, while warning that the country remains highly exposed to climate risk, tourism dependence, income inequality and long-term structural vulnerabilities.
Tribune Editorial Staff
June 26, 2026
Opinion
NIPA’s Moment to Build On
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A Voice from Small Territories in the Selection of the Next UN Secretary-General
June 24, 2026
Mr. Meyers, you need to fix the humanity of your Minister.
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