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Roseburg proposes legislative lawyer pool for priority revenue laws
MP Sjamira Roseburg proposed a temporary pool of four to six legislative lawyers during 2027 budget talks on Monday 28 September.
Tuesday 29 September 2026
Everything we published that day, by section. Times are island time (AST).
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Lacroes floats Causeway Bridge toll during 2027 Budget debate
UP MP Francisco Lacroes suggested a small Causeway Bridge toll during Parliament’s 2027 Budget discussion on Monday 28 September.
Official
Connor leads Sint Maarten delegation to PAHO Directing Council
Government says Minister Claret Connor is leading a Sint Maarten delegation at PAHO’s 63rd Directing Council in Washington, D.C.
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Dutch government puts BES electricity rate matching above €36 million a year
The Dutch government says cutting variable electricity rates on Bonaire, Statia and Saba to the European Netherlands level would need more than €36 million each year.
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Eman to transfer AVP leadership to Cicilia on 4 October
Prime Minister Mike Eman is set to transfer Aruban People’s Party leadership to Minister Wendrick Cicilia on Sunday 4 October.
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Government considers vehicle-import moratorium as traffic measure
Government is considering a temporary vehicle-import moratorium, but Minister Grisha Heyliger-Marten said an assessment is needed first.
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Gumbs urges ministries to improve collections and cut spending
Finance Minister Marinka Gumbs told Parliament ministries should collect revenue due, improve efficiency and reduce unnecessary spending.
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Gumbs says ministry structures have not had comprehensive review since 2010
Finance Minister Marinka Gumbs told Parliament that government capacity has not kept pace with population growth and demand for services.
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Senate election details show Gibbs and Damaseau alone in runoff
Further details of Daniel Gibbs’ Senate election show Valérie Damaseau led the first round before Gibbs gained seven votes in the runoff.
Crime & Court
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KPSM says driver evaded traffic control on A.Th. Illidge road
KPSM said a driver fled a traffic control on A.Th. Illidge road as officers carried out islandwide checks from 28 to 29 September.
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Court finds defendant understood actions in sexual video case
A court gave a defendant a two-year suspended probationary prison sentence after a complaint at the start of January 2026 over a sexual video sent to a minor.
Business
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St Maarten sets higher fuel price caps
St Maarten will raise maximum consumer prices for unleaded gasoline and diesel at 6am AST on Wednesday 30 September.
Community
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Mediawegwijs expands digital lessons on St. Eustatius
Mediawegwijs says it will update technology lessons, train teachers on AI and discuss healthy digital habits at four Statia primary schools.
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Curaçao Culture Week opens with honours for Calister and Florán
Curaçao’s 22nd Culture Week began on Sunday 27 September, with the government honouring Izaline Calister and Urny Florán.
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St Maarten racers win two classes at Grenada International Drags
St Maarten racers won two classes and took a third-place finish at the Grenada International Drags on 26 and 27 September.
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MPC and Belgian students make 10 tables during September exchange
Fifteen Belgian carpentry students joined MPC peers from 21 to 25 September, making 10 tables before a planned January return visit.
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USM holds CFY town hall before October programme start
USM held a Caribbean Foundation Year town hall for incoming students and parents, with orientation set for 1 October.
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Collège Soualiga marine class cleans Friar’s Bay beach
Eighteen students from Collège Soualiga’s new Educational Marine Area class collected litter at Friar’s Bay beach.
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UN analysis cites IOM estimate that migrants make up 37% of St. Maarten population
A UN analysis citing IOM says migrants make up about 37% of St. Maarten residents and face barriers to status and services.
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Three Sint Maarten aerial dancers selected for world championships
Three competitors from a Sint Maarten aerial dance school have been selected for France’s team at the world championships.
