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Governor Baly defends Constitutional role in response to Council of Ministers advisory

GREAT BAY--Governor of St. Maarten His Excellency Ajamu Baly has formally responded to an advisory submitted by the Council of Ministers concerning his constitutional role and the limits of the Governor’s authority, firmly rejecting suggestions that he acted outside the boundaries of ministerial responsibility or in conflict with the country’s constitutional order.

March 30, 2026
Education

Hillside Christian Schools becomes first school to “Steve Takes a Stand” in support of their curriculum

GREAT BAY--In a meaningful milestone for local literature and education, Hillside Christian Schools has become the first school on St. Maarten to adopt Steve Takes a Stand as a supporting resource for their curriculum.
Tourism

Royal Caribbean's fourth Icon-class ship will be Hero of the Seas

MIAMI--Royal Caribbean has unveiled Hero of the Seas, its fourth Icon Class ship, ahead of the vessel’s planned debut in August 2027. The cruise line said the new ship will sail 7-night Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries from Miami and will include visits to Perfect Day at CocoCay.
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Community
The Dark Side of Leadership: Shining the Light book to Launch in St. Maarten on April 12
CAY HILL--The Dark Side of Leadership: Shining the Light, co-authored by Brenda Maynard and Roslyn A. Douglas, will be officially launched in St. Maarten on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at Paradise Hall in Cay Hill. The event begins at 4:00 p.m. and is open to the public.
Tribune Editorial Staff
March 30, 2026
Government
Cft puts St. Maarten debt at Xcg 1.44 billion, GEBE, Telem and PSS highest-risk entities
GREAT BAY--The College financieel toezicht (Cft) has raised concern over St. Maarten’s debt position and the financial condition of three government-related entities, identifying GEBE, Telem and Postal Services St. Maarten (PSS) as the participations with the highest risk in its review of the country’s fourth execution report for 2025.
Tribune Editorial Staff
March 30, 2026
Government
Cft: St. Maarten met 2025 budget norm, but warns of serious liquidity risks, delays
GREAT BAY--St. Maarten recorded a preliminary surplus of XCG 21 million on its ordinary service for 2025 and is, for now, in compliance with the central budget norm under the Kingdom Financial Supervision Act, according to the College financieel toezicht Curaçao en Sint Maarten (Cft) in a letter to Minister of Finance Marinka Gumbs, dated March 27, 2026
Tribune Editorial Staff
March 30, 2026
Government
IMF Calls for stronger transparency measures at CBCS, while noting progress in key areas
GREAT BAY--The International Monetary Fund has recommended a broad set of steps to strengthen transparency at the Centrale Bank van Curaçao en Sint Maarten...
Tribune Editorial Staff
March 30, 2026
Culture
Tadzio Bervoets to present on conservation colonialism and fortress management in the Dutch and French Caribbean
GREAT BAY--St. Maarten marine conservationist and environmental policy specialist Tadzio Bervoets will be a featured speaker at the Caribbean Studies Association’s 50th Annual Conference, scheduled for June 1 to 5, 2026, in Kingston, Jamaica.
Tribune Editorial Staff
March 30, 2026
SCDF bringing Jay Mills home for Carnival, and special Youth Extravaganza performance
GREAT BAY--The St. Maarten Carnival Development Foundation (SCDF) is bringing Jay home! The SCDF has arranged for dancer and choreographer Jay Mills to be at home for Carnival 2026, where he will not only get a few days to enjoy Carnival and home in general, but he is also set to make a special appearance at Youth Extravaganza 2026.
Tribune Editorial Staff
March 29, 2026
Opinion
Untested Territory
March 26, 2026
The Growing Menace of Excessively Loud Motorcycles
March 25, 2026
Thank you St. Maarten
March 22, 2026
Weekend Read

...."a government that seems to be spending enormous energy on itself..."

March 27, 2026

Regional Energy Index Puts St. Maarten Near the Middle, Not in the Clear

March 27, 2026

CBCS says St. Maarten is still growing, but the world is getting more dangerous

March 27, 2026

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