Newsdesk | Tuesday 13 January, 2026 - Inclusion, Opportunity, and the Talent Question

The Basic Bank Account Law, a major step toward expanding financial inclusion and ensuring broader access to essential banking services has been passed in parliament. The Ministry of Justice has also completed phase one of the Landbesluit process, marking progress in administrative and governance reforms. Social support and inclusion remain in focus as Minister Brug invites seniors to the one-day Senior Connect support event, while the University of St. Martin sees faculty aligning priorities as the Spring 2026 semester gets underway. In Parliament, MP Omar Ottley calls on government to break the glass ceiling for locals, adding urgency to the conversation on representation and advancement. Regionally, the Oranje Fonds is calling for projects that tackle poverty at its roots. We close with a reflective question that ties it all together: is the Caribbean at risk of giving away its greatest resource—its talent?