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Coci Welcomes Finance MinisterS Initiative To Combat Tariffs Impact

PHILIPSBURG--The St. Maarten Chamber of Commerce and Industry (COCI) said on Tuesday that it welcomes what it referred to as the proactive initiative by Finance Minister Marinka Gumbs towards forming a dedicated task force to assess and mitigate the impact of the pending US tariffs on global trade.

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Curtains Close On Naf. As Minister Gumbs Launches The Birth Of The Caribbean Guilder

Finance Minister Marinka Gumbs performed the symbolic and official exchange from NAf to the Cg to bring the very first Caribbean guilder into circulation at the CBCS St Maarten office on Monday. Looking on is CBCS President Richard Doo Read more

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President Of Parliament Wescot-Williams Rejects Approval Of Final Text 2025 Budget

Page one of the letter sent to the PM and finance minister.

PHILIPSBURG--President of Parliament Sarah Wescot-Williams has informed Prime Minister (PM) Dr. Luc Mercelina a Read more

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Finance Minister Gumbs Reviewing Taxation On Tips

Finance Minister Marinka Gumbs (second right) and members of her team in Parliament on Monday.

 PHILIPSBURG Finance Minister Marinka Gumbs is reviewing the taxation of tips, Read more

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Gumbs, Teatt, Vsa Meet With Ser On Proposed Tourist Tax Law

PHILIPSBURG--Finance Minister Marinka Gumbs on Wednesday reiterated her commitment to implementing a tourist tax as part of broader tax reforms aimed at reducing the financial burden on the working population.

Speaking at the live Council of Ministers press briefing on Wednesday, Gumbs said a meeting was held with the Social Economic Council SER to address concerns and questions regarding the proposed tourist tax legislation Read more

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Priority Service For Elderly, Seating Improvements At ReceiverS Office

PHILIPSBURG--Priority service for the elderly and seating for clients comfort are improvements that Finance Marinka Gumbs has instituted at the Receivers Office.

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Gumbs: Study Needed As To Why Soul Beach No Longer In Aruba

~ MOU to be signed with SCDF ~

PHILIPSBURG--A clearer study needs to be conducted as to why the Soul Beach Music Festival is no longer in Aruba, says Finance Minister Marinka Gumbs.

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Minister Of Finance Announces Payment Of 2% Cola To Subsidized School Teachers

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — The Minister of Finance, Marinka Gumbs, is pleased to inform subsidized school teachers that the long-awaited 2% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA), which was granted to civil servants in September 2024, has been disbursed to subsidized schools as of last week, and it is now the responsibility of the schools to ensure that these payments are made to the teachers.

The Minister empathizes with the challenges faced by subsidized school teachers due to the delayed payment of the 1% vacation allowance increase, the 1% COLA paid out in December 2023 to civil servants, and the recently disbursed 2% COLA indexation Read more

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2% Cola For Subsidised School Teachers Paid To Schools Last Week

Finance Minister Marinka Gumbs.

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Finance, Marinka Gumbs, announced on Tuesday evening that long-awaited two per cent cost-of-living adj Read more

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Govt. To Explore Charging Airlines To Use Airspace As Revenue Stream

Finance Minister Marinka Gumbs.

PHILIPSBURG--Finance Minister Marinka Gumbs in conjunction with Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommun Read more

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Gumbs Presents Conservative 2025 Draft Budget, 574M Income, 572M Expenditure

Members of the Council of Ministers in Parliament on Wednesday for the start of the central committee meeting on the draft 2025 budget.

PHILIPSBURG--Finance Minister Marinka Gumbs on Wednesday tabled what she referred to as a conservative draft 2025 budget which shows a projected income of NAf Read more

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Vehicle Tax Fees To Be Adjusted In 2026 Based On Weight, Personalised Plates

PHILIPSBURG--Motorists will be paying the same fees for their motor vehicle tax in 2025, however, government plans to adjust the fees for 2026, Finance Minister Marinka Gumbs announced on Wednesday.

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