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Louis Brown appointed Chairman of Kadaster Supervisory Board

Government

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.

Tribune Editorial Staff
September 12, 2026
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.
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.
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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
Government
MP Roseburg launches WhatsApp channel to bring Parliamentary work closer to the people
GREAT BAY--Following the release of her accountability report, Member of Parliament Roseburg has launched a WhatsApp channel aimed at giving the people of St. Maarten more direct and regular access to information about her work in Parliament.
Tribune Editorial Staff
September 12, 2026
Community
BellyFull fest expands Christmas edition to two days at Emilio Wilson Park
GREAT BAY--BellyFull Fest is getting ready to usher in the Christmas season with the return of its Christmas Edition Part 2, bringing two full days of food, drinks, Christmas treats and live entertainment to Emilio Wilson Park on Saturday, December 5 and Sunday, December 6.
Tribune Editorial Staff
September 12, 2026
Opinion
FROM WARNING TO ACTION: Build the People, Strengthen the Institutions, Protect the Country - PART 3
Are we listening to the language of our children?
September 9, 2026
FROM WARNING TO ACTION: Stop Managing by Crisis: Government Must See Trouble Before It Arrives. part 2
September 8, 2026
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St. Maarten says it values literacy, but do we actually know how literate we are?

September 12, 2026

17 committees in Parliament, 171 “seats”, but where is the committee’s actual work?

September 12, 2026

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