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Colors of the Caribbean brings fashion, culture and heritage to life at Seaview

GREAT BAY--Fashion became a platform for heritage, identity and cultural storytelling as Colors of the Caribbean took centre stage at Seaview Hotel, bringing together design, music, poetry and performance in a regional cultural showcase.

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Dutch Senate clears legal path for cheaper Saba, Statia flights through SXM

THE HAGUE--A major step has been taken toward making air travel between St. Maarten, Saba and St. Eustatius more affordable and reliable, after the Dutch Senate approved legislation allowing the routes to be treated as an essential public service. The move creates the legal framework for regulated fares, minimum flight requirements and government support, although funding must still be secured before passengers see the full benefit.

Parliament yet to present promised annual report more than a year after

GREAT BAY--More than a year after 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦'𝘴 𝘛𝘳𝘪𝘣𝘶𝘯𝘦 requested Parliament's annual performance report, and months after Parliament Chairlady Sarah Wescot-Williams indicated such a report would be presented at the opening of the new parliamentary year in September 2025, no report outlining MP attendance, voting records and the work of Parliament has been presented to the public.

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Meyers proposes “Ryan Gumbs Law,” says Parliament should consider cutting travel budget to fund legislative work

GREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Franklin Meyers has called on all 15 Members of Parliament to work together on legislation addressing gaps exposed by recent fatal traffic cases, proposing that the measure be developed as the “Ryan Gumbs Law” in memory of the young father whose death has fueled public concern over road safety and the handling of the justice process.

Justice Minister Tackling faces questions on deportation, traffic deaths, budget priorities

GREAT BAY--Members of Parliament pressed Minister of Justice Nathalie Tackling for answers on the handling of criminal investigations involving persons subject to deportation, the country's response to fatal traffic accidents, longstanding legislative gaps and whether known Justice obligations and enforcement needs were properly presented during the national budget process.

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IBPS lists who can apply for immigration exemption letters as per August 1, 2026

GREAT BAY--The Immigration and Border Protection Services, IBPS, has announced that specific categories of persons may be eligible to apply for an exemption letter from August 1, 2026, introducing a clearer public framework for requests handled by the Division of Admission and Expulsion.

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St. Maarten U-20 Beach Volleyball Teams Head to St. Kitts for ECVA Championship

GREAT BAY--St. Maarten's national Under-20 men's and women's beach volleyball teams are travelling to St. Kitts to represent the country at the 2026 Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association U-20 Men's and Women's Beach Volleyball Championship, scheduled for July 10 to 12 on the sands of Frigate Bay.

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Eight-Year-Old Zicáirro Ambroise-Rohan accepted into PSV Youth Academy

GREAT BAY--Eight-year-old football talent Zicáirro Ambroise-Rohan has been accepted into the PSV Youth Academy in the Netherlands, marking a major step in the young player's development and his dream of becoming a professional footballer.

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Gumbs calls for stronger regional cultural exchange following Nevis visit

GREAT BAY--Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport Melissa D. Gumbs has called for greater cultural exchange and regional collaboration among Caribbean islands following her recent visit to Nevis for the Nevis Mango Festival.

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