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Bervoets highlights link between coral reef protection and public health at Barbados conference

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GREAT BAY--St. Maarten natural resource manager, marine conservationist and author Tadzio Bervoets, MSc, highlighted the importance of protecting Caribbean coral reefs not only as an environmental priority, but also as a matter of public health, food security and economic resilience during the Climate and One Health Conference held in Barbados on October 27 and 28, 2026.

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November 5, 2026
Education

LU Summit unites educators in landmark professional development event

CAY HILL--Learning Unlimited Preparatory School (LUPS) successfully hosted the Learning Unlimited Summit 2026 on Monday, November 2, bringing together educators, school leaders, and educational professionals from across St. Maarten and neighboring Anguilla for an extraordinary day of professional learning, collaboration, and inspiration.
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ING Bank to Open on Statia November 24

ORANJESTAD, STATIA--ING Bank will officially open its branch on St. Eustatius (Statia) on Tuesday, November 24, 2026, marking a significant development in the island's longstanding efforts to improve access to banking services for residents and businesses.
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ING Bank to Open on Statia November 24
ORANJESTAD, STATIA--ING Bank will officially open its branch on St. Eustatius (Statia) on Tuesday, November 24, 2026, marking a significant development in the island's longstanding efforts to improve access to banking services for residents and businesses.
Tribune Editorial Staff
November 5, 2026
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Statia Shares Renewable Energy Experience at Regional Workshop in St. Kitts
ORANJESTAD, STATIA--Representatives of the Government of St. Eustatius (Statia) participated in a regional renewable energy workshop in St. Kitts and Nevis on October 27 and 28, sharing the island's experience with solar power and battery storage as Caribbean countries explore ways to reduce their dependence on fossil fuels and strengthen electricity reliability.
Tribune Editorial Staff
November 5, 2026
MP Peterson wants capital gains tax on real estate profits. Says St. Maarten must get its fair share
GREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Raeyhon Peterson has called on government to seriously examine the introduction of a capital gains tax on real estate transactions, questioning how St. Maarten continues to attract major property developments and multimillion-dollar investments while allowing substantial profits to be generated and transferred without adequately capturing revenue for the country.
Tribune Editorial Staff
November 4, 2026
Government
MP Peterson will try to redirect 80% of Parliament's travel budget to school repairs
GREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Raeyhon Peterson has announced that he will bring a budget amendment to redirect 80% of Parliament's travel budget toward comprehensive repairs of St. Maarten's public schools, directly challenging fellow parliamentarians who have criticized the condition of school facilities to demonstrate their commitment by supporting the proposal.
Tribune Editorial Staff
November 4, 2026
Government
Irion Accuses Government of Burdening the Small Man While Failing to Collect From Big Businesses and Political Donors
GREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Ardwell Irion has accused the government of placing increasing financial pressure on ordinary residents and small businesses while failing to aggressively pursue outstanding payments from larger commercial entities, including companies he suggested may have connections to political parties and their financial supporters.
Tribune Editorial Staff
November 4, 2026
Government
Like the US elections, two years in, Wescot-Williams wants government to account for its progress
GREAT BAY--Drawing a comparison with the political assessment that accompanies midterm elections in the United States, President of Parliament and Member of Parliament Sarah Wescot-Williams has called on the Council of Ministers to take stock of its performance as the current administration approaches the halfway point of its four-year term.
Tribune Editorial Staff
November 4, 2026
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