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Green Climate Fund approves US$44m coastal resilience programme
The Green Climate Fund approved a five-year US$44 million programme for coastal communities in five Caribbean countries.
Thursday 29 October 2026
Everything we published that day, by section. Times are island time (AST).
13 storiesWeather
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Government
3 storiesIn brief
STAT develops publication calendar and seeks better data sharing
STAT says it is developing a calendar for statistical releases while working with data providers on timelier official figures.
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Wescot-Williams asks government to act on utility tariff report
MP Sarah Wescot-Williams asked government on Thursday 29 October to address GEBE tariff issues raised in the RAC/BTP report.
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King Willem-Alexander opens UNESCO forum on racism and discrimination
King Willem-Alexander attended the opening of UNESCO’s fifth Global Forum Against Racism and Discrimination in The Hague on Thursday 29 October.
Business
4 storiesIn brief
Horsford’s Automotive to launch GAC and AION vehicles in Basseterre
Horsford’s Automotive will introduce GAC and AION vehicles at an open day in Basseterre on Saturday 31 October.
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COCI election voting could extend to 3pm under proposed changes
COCI President Tamara Leonard says draft amendments could extend election voting hours, but not for December’s vote.
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PBN marks 33 years of broadcasting in Sint Maarten
PBN marked 33 years of broadcasting on 29 October, saying it operates five radio stations and Francis Carty has led it for more than 20 years.
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St. Maarten listed to host FCCA cruise conference in October 2027
The FCCA calendar lists St. Maarten as host of its Cruise Conference and Trade Show from 18 to 22 October 2027.
Community
5 storiesOfficial
Government congratulates Doris Olive Hodge-Wilson on 105th birthday
The Government of Sint Maarten said Minister Claret Connor congratulated Doris Olive Hodge-Wilson as she marked her 105th birthday.
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Sint Maarten practitioners to speak at Caribbean Griefology Conference in Barbados
Dr. Nicole E. Francis Cotton and Roy Cotton, Jr. are due to speak at the Caribbean Griefology Conference in Barbados from 12 to 15 November.
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FREEGAN plans Family Fun Day in Philipsburg on 31 October
FREEGAN foundation says its free Family Fun Day will run from 9am to noon on Saturday 31 October in Philipsburg.
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JCI Dutch Caribbean convention installs 2027 board after Sint Maarten event
JCI Dutch Caribbean said its convention ended on Saturday 24 October with a new 2027 board, awards and youth speaking contest.
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Anguilla names culinary team for Taste of the Caribbean in Barbados
Anguilla has named seven chefs for Taste of the Caribbean, scheduled for 16 to 19 November at a Barbados resort.
