Budget 2027 already approved by Council of Ministers, aims to be at Parliament Sept 8.‍

St. Maarten's Council of Ministers has approved the draft 2027 budget, a development announced in Parliament by Minister of Finance Marinka Gumbs. This action represents an early step toward re-establishing discipline, predictability, and timely delivery within the island's budget process. The approved draft budget is now slated for submission to Parliament on September 8. This move aims to ensure the financial framework for 2027 is established well in advance, addressing previous concerns regarding the timeliness of budget approvals. The announcement took place during a parliamentary session in Great Bay.