Truth, Tested by Opinion

This is where voices rise, ideas clash, and perspectives ignite meaningful conversation. Our opinion section is a forum for bold commentary, fearless analysis, and passionate reflection on the issues that shape our island nation. Whether it challenges the status quo or defends it, every piece is rooted in conviction and crafted to spark thought.

Education: The Strongest Foundation for Sint Maarten’s Recovery
By Lilia Burunciuc
January 29, 2026
Beyond the Blackboard: Preparing our children for life in St. Maarten‍
Stuart Johnson
January 26, 2026
The Crisis of Truth
Fabian Badejo
January 26, 2026
About Air Antilles and Winair Accountability
by Aviation Enthusiast
January 23, 2026
Clean up, clean up, everybody do their share
The Editor
January 22, 2026
Threshold
The Editor
January 19, 2026
Building a Public Academic High School for St. Maarten’s Future
Stuart Johnson
January 19, 2026
The Battle For The Mind Of Tourists
by Cdr. Bud Slabbaert
January 18, 2026
Letter to the Editor: Thinking Our Way Out of Traffic Gridlock
Alfred Harley
January 17, 2026
The Caribbean’s greatest export is talent. It’s time to stop giving it away
by Cdr. Bud Slabbaert
January 11, 2026
What are we busy with?
The Editor
January 9, 2026
A tectonic shift in conferences where decisions get made
Cdr. Bud Slabbaert
January 6, 2026
Five points to understand how Trump’s new world order is taking shape in Venezuela
Juan Luis Manfredi
January 6, 2026
Talks of destabilizing government makes me sick to my stomach
Concerned citizen
January 5, 2026
What happened is part of what is happening
By Prof. dr. Francio Guadeloupe & Pedro de Weever
January 4, 2026
Duty
The Editor
January 3, 2026
2026 looking at 2028
The Editor
January 2, 2026
One Flag, Many Stories: What It Truly Means to Be a St. Maartener
Stuart Johnson
January 2, 2026
What’s in the cards for 2026?
by Cdr. Bud Slabbaert
January 2, 2026
2025: Diagnosing "Belligerentism"
The Editor
December 30, 2025
Old Man Bramble, a Caribbean Christmas Legend
By Cdr. Bud Slabbaert
December 21, 2025
Traffic in SXM: before we blame the cares let's check the drivers
Luis Hurtault
December 21, 2025
The Lost Tune: Should We Bring Back Christmas Serenading?
Fabian Badejo
December 18, 2025
Real People
The Editor
December 17, 2025
Venezuelan crisis exposes democratic deficit in our Kingdom
𝘞𝘰𝘶𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘝𝘦𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘢𝘭
December 15, 2025
School of Thought: Why Drones Belong in the Classroom Now
Stuart Johnson
December 15, 2025
Patching Potholes Is Not Progress, It’s a Reminder That Nothing Has Changed
MP Darryl York
December 15, 2025
The Game-Changer: SXM’s New Air Caraïbes Flight Is a Regional Economic Lifeline
Regina Labega
December 14, 2025
All Over The Place
The Editor
December 11, 2025
Our Crime Crisis: Beyond Badge and Boots: Part III
Fabian Badejo
December 11, 2025
Owning 1,200
The Editor
December 11, 2025
Christmas is almost here
Cdr. Bud Slabbaert
December 10, 2025
The Literacy Alarm We Cannot Ignore
Stuart Johnson
December 10, 2025
The Disappointing Images of St. Martin on KLM—A Crisis of Self-Respect
Regina Labega
December 10, 2025
Our Crime Crisis: Beyond Badge and Boots: Part II
Fabian Badejo
December 10, 2025
Match the Effort
The Editor
December 10, 2025
St. Maarten, we need to stop playing checkers in a chess world
Anonymous Reflection
December 9, 2025
Our Crime Crisis: Beyond Badge and Boots: Part I
Fabian Badejo
December 9, 2025
I have never once felt unsafe in the 25 years I’ve lived here....today I am concerned
Manny Almirakis
December 8, 2025
Tough Love
The Editor
December 8, 2025
The Casino Cheat Code
Angelique Remy-Chittick
December 7, 2025
Economy Matters
Cdr. Bud Slabbaert
December 6, 2025
Scooter Delivery
The Editor
December 4, 2025
It’s not all about the money
The General Audit Chamber
December 4, 2025
A Bold Bridge
The Editor
December 1, 2025
American Thanksgiving vs St. Martin Thanksgiving
Fabian Badejo
November 30, 2025
celebrating christmas lights on a casino! we are special hypocrites!
Ashamed Citizen
November 29, 2025
Turning Recovery into Readiness in St. Maarten
𝐋𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐚 𝐁𝐮𝐫𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐮𝐜
November 27, 2025
Lessons from Curacao and Haiti’s FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifications
Fabian Badejo
November 25, 2025
The Importance of Case Law in Building a Fairer Tax System
Quincy Lont, LL.M.
November 23, 2025
Raising Our Game: St. Maarten, The Time Has Come
Stuart Johnson
November 23, 2025
“Pay to Play” ...and now what?
The Editor
November 22, 2025
What My Childhood Taught Me About Our Future Leaders
MP Egbert Doran
November 20, 2025
Sport = Power
The Editor
November 20, 2025
“It Wasn’t Me” Isn’t Governance
Sint Esquire
November 18, 2025
feeling unheard and disrespected
NAPB
November 18, 2025
Security in and Around Philipsburg: A Growing Concern
Sachael Hyman
November 17, 2025
This argument against a tax holiday is lazy and weak
A logical citizen
November 17, 2025
‘Process’ is the word of 2026
The Editor
November 16, 2025
Old habits die hard Understanding St. Martin Day Symbolisms
Fabian Badejo
November 14, 2025
Outcomes
The Editor
November 12, 2025
Is Kaiso on its death bed?
Fabian Badejo
November 11, 2025
Reimagining St. Martin Day: Building a Cultural Weekend of Legacy and Pride
Every year, we come together on November 11th to celebrate St. Martin Day — a day meant to remind us of who we are as a people, of our shared history, and of the island that binds us. Yet, as we look around, we must be honest with ourselves: how we observe this day has evolved, and perhaps, it’s time our approach evolves with it.
Roy E. Marlin
November 11, 2025
St Martin Day 2025: Honoring 66 Years of Strength, Service, and Solidarity
Hon Minister of VSA Richinel Brug
November 10, 2025
Making Unity Work for Our Shared Prosperity
Hon Minister of Finance Marinka Gumbs
November 10, 2025
Delusional or Lacking in Rationality?
Sint Esquire
November 10, 2025
Two-gether but not together
Fabian Badejo
November 10, 2025
"My Bad"
The Editor
November 9, 2025
When Classrooms Reflect Our Priorities
Stuart Johnson
November 9, 2025
Reckless talk of a “strike” to “shut it down” puts lives at risk
Concerned
November 9, 2025
Overlooking Local Professionals and Companies in St. Maarten
Kendall Dupersoy
November 9, 2025
Hats Off to Our Dedicated Nurses and Healthcare Professionals at SMMC
Sachael Hyman
November 7, 2025
The Broke Illusion
Angelique Remy
November 7, 2025
This Must End
The Editor
November 7, 2025
A Cold Day
The Editor
November 6, 2025
Somebody help us in VROMI
November 4, 2025
“4 Island – One Escape” - A Dream Reawakened
Brian Meade
November 3, 2025
Caribbean Gold: Anti-Aging from the Sea
by Cdr. Bud Slabbaert
November 3, 2025
AI Agents will not make humans obsolete, but they will make them more effective
Joost Carpaij
November 3, 2025
Real Walls
The Editor
November 3, 2025
92 Million
The Editor
October 29, 2025
Wukkin'
The Editor
October 27, 2025
Is Government to blame for everything?
Fabian Badejo
October 26, 2025
Brainstorming for Innovation
Cdr. Bud Slabbaert
October 26, 2025
Independence needs a shift
The independence movement in St. Maarten has made its case. The goal is understood. What is not understood by many is the path. It is time the messengers accept that a pivot to more education and information is needed, if they want the message to stick.
The Editor
October 24, 2025
Start Financial Literacy Early
Stuart Johnson
October 23, 2025
Why don’t we have a national anthem 15 years after 10-10-10?
Fabian Badejo
October 23, 2025
Forfeiture overreach
The Editor
October 23, 2025
Please, Allow Us
The Editor
October 21, 2025
Fly Birdie Fly
The Editor
October 20, 2025
Have You No Dignity?
Leopold J. Merrick
October 20, 2025
Where is Home?
Stuart Johnson
October 20, 2025
Build the system first
The Editor
October 19, 2025
After the speech, the test
The Editor
October 17, 2025
The economic future and prosperity of the community depend on innovation
Cdr. Bud Slabbaert
October 16, 2025
Will Sarah Save MinFin?
Wondering Concerned Citizen
October 15, 2025
Data and decision-making: The peril of proportions
Fabian Badejo
October 15, 2025
15 Years of Autonomy: The illusion of nationhood
Mark Mantle
October 13, 2025
Fifteen Years in Our Own Boat Are We Still Steering Together?
Roy Q. Marlin
October 13, 2025
St. Maarten 15 Years of Autonomy: An Assessment
Julio Romney
October 12, 2025

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