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.

When Oil’s “buffer” disappears, the Caribbean/St. Maarten feels it too. Sustained Costs Pressure Underway? Plan for Instability
Roddy Heyliger
May 3, 2026
OBITUARY for The WIB International Standing Order
A Customer
April 27, 2026
One Classroom, One Culture: Why Carnival Belongs in Our Education System
Stuart Johnson
April 24, 2026
Our Beaches Are Not For Sale
Tadzio Bervoets
April 21, 2026
A formal public response to recent public statements by MP lyndon Lewis
Hon. Nathalie Tackling
April 21, 2026
26 stone steps to eternity: The Colombier Heritage Village Experience
Fabian Badejo
April 13, 2026
Political turmoil and carnival
The political landscape of St. Maarten is beginning to mirror the seasonal cycles of our festive calendar, yet there is nothing celebratory about the "Government Turmoil" that seems to coincide with every Carnival. It is a weary tradition: as the calypso tents go up, the stability of our sitting government begins to shake.
By Tonton Maroon
April 9, 2026
St. Martin Has It — Let's Invest in It
Ralph Cantave
April 8, 2026
The laundry list
The general Audit Chamber
April 7, 2026
open letter to WIB: From A Financially Depleted, Time-Starved, Patience-Free Customer
A WIB Customer
April 6, 2026
Sint Maarten’s Moment Is Now And the World Is Watching
Stuart Johnson
April 6, 2026
The Excuse We No Longer Have
Regina Labega
April 3, 2026
No Small Matter
The Editor
April 2, 2026
An Island of Strong Women
By Lilia Burunciuc
April 2, 2026
Preparing our Youth for the AI Revolution
Edsel Gumbs
March 31, 2026
Fighting Math
The Editor
March 31, 2026
Untested Territory
The Editor
March 26, 2026
The Growing Menace of Excessively Loud Motorcycles
Concerned Citizen
March 25, 2026
Thank you St. Maarten
Dr Julian Rollocks
March 22, 2026
“It always seems impossible until it’s done.”
Luis Hurtalt
March 22, 2026
Aruba’s Status Aparte: 40 Years After Part 3. Geopolitics
Fabian Badejo
March 22, 2026
Males are needed in education in SXM, especially in front of the classroom
Stuart Johnson
March 20, 2026
Aruba’s Status Aparte: 40 Years After Part 2. The Mid-80s and Beyond
Fabian Badejo
March 20, 2026
Weak Agendas
The Editor
March 19, 2026
Aruba’s Status Aparte: 40 Years After - Part 1: Historical Background
Fabian Badejo
March 19, 2026
What Should St. Maarten’s National Sports Identity Be?
MP Dimar Labega
March 18, 2026
Why has MP Raeyhon Peterson not yet resigned?
Concerned Citizen
March 17, 2026
Did the Netherlands abandon its Caribbean citizens to the chaos with Venezuela?
By Arturo Desimone
March 15, 2026
When Concern Is an Act of Love
Tadzio Bervoets
March 15, 2026
A PUBLIC APPEAL TO GOVERNMENT: THE STRAY ANIMAL CRISIS NEEDS REAL SOLUTIONS!
Jackie Sattler
March 15, 2026
Culture, Sustainable Development and Women’s Rights in the Caribbean
Fabian Badejo
March 13, 2026
“Give to Gain” was not the theme of international women’s day
By Concerned Citizens
March 9, 2026
Of an ass and representation
March 4, 2026
The Donkey in the Square: Representation Matters
Fabian Badejo
March 4, 2026
The Time for Education Reform Is Now
Dr. Antonio Carmona Báez
March 4, 2026
Remembering Eddie Violenus: St. Martin Musician and Instrument-Maker
Lasana Sekou
March 3, 2026
One Decisive Step: USM, Economic Diversification and the Creative Industries
Dr. Antonio Carmona Báez
March 3, 2026
Strategic Sense
The Editor
March 1, 2026
When the World Catches Fire, Our Beaches Feel the Heat - What the Iran Crisis Means for Tourism in St. Maarten and the Caribbean
Regina Labega
March 1, 2026
Building Our Future, Brick by Brick: A Commitment to Education Reform
Stuart Johnson
March 1, 2026
Look Homeward First: Hire Our Own to Rebuild the Island
Tonton Maroon
March 1, 2026
Might is Right, or is it? The Empire Strikes Again Part 3
Fabian Badejo
February 25, 2026
Might is Right, or is it? The Empire Strikes Again Part 2
Fabian Badejo
February 24, 2026
It Wasn’t Me, And That’s the Problem - Part 2
Sint Esquire
February 24, 2026
If We Don’t Raise Our Children, the Justice System Will
Luis Hurtault
February 22, 2026
Might is Right, or is it? The Empire Strikes Again Part 1
Fabian Badejo
February 22, 2026
It Wasn’t Me, And That’s the Problem - Part 1
Sint Esquire
February 22, 2026
Stop Punching Down at Volunteers — Get Serious About Animal Welfare at Bell’s Lookout
Tadzio Bervoets
February 19, 2026
Come back to what?
Fabian Badejo
February 19, 2026
Loosey goosey use of AI
The Editor
February 19, 2026
Rethinking Special Education in St. Maarten
Stuart Johnson
February 18, 2026
Let Us Rebuild Trust between Police and Community
Maurice Lake
February 17, 2026
i accuse! Open Letter to the World from the Island of Cuba
By Ikay Romay
February 16, 2026
Enforcement while safeguarding taxpayers’ rights
Marco Aalbers
February 15, 2026
Thank You Jay. Masha danki, Emanuel. Gracias Benito.
Dr. Antonio Carmona Báez
February 14, 2026
Who Counts the Cash?
By: Angelique Remy-Chittick
February 13, 2026
A Seat
The Editor
February 12, 2026
A Century of Truth-telling: Black History Month and Reparative Justice
Fabian Badejo
February 10, 2026
AI as a tool can elevate the human to become a hero
by Cdr. Bud Slabbaert
February 10, 2026
From Data to Decision-Making and More: Why the Climate Impact Atlas Matters for St. Martin
By Dr. Antonio Carmona Báez
February 8, 2026
Fire Department Personnel Respond to Prime Minister’s Statement / Mediation Respected, Timelines Must Be Honored
Fire Department Personnel
February 6, 2026
WICSU-PSU Responds
WICSU-PSU
February 6, 2026
This fight is not political
By Negotiation Team Fire and Ambulance Department
February 4, 2026
To Help or to Serve, that is the question
Fabian Badejo
February 4, 2026
Process Purity vs. Policy Influence
The Editor
February 4, 2026
Hard Truths
By an Anonymous Observer
February 3, 2026
Caught between SKOS, the Ministry and the law
Abolish Hairstyle Rules Movement
February 3, 2026
Gioia Good
The Editor
February 2, 2026
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

Join Our Community Today

Subscribe to our mailing list to be the first to receive
breaking news, updates, and more.

By clicking Sign Up you're confirming that you agree with our Terms and Conditions.
Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.