Unbiased look at the Sint Maarten Elections
~15 graduates are now better equipped to serve on Supervisory or MaSPArty/23/national-alliance'>NAging Boards~
PHILIPSBURG:--- The Minister of FiSPArty/23/national-alliance'>NAnce, Mr. NDidate' href='/newspolitician/690/ardwell-irion'>Ardwell Irion, the Secretariat of the Council of Ministers, aND the Themis Institute for GoverSPArty/23/national-alliance'>NAnce aND Leadership celebrated the successful completion of a collaboration towards the Corporate GoverSPArty/23/national-alliance'>NAnce Trainee Program for Young ProfessioSPArty/23/national-alliance'>NAls. The need for a Corporate GoverSPArty/23/national-alliance'>NAnce program for Young ProfessioSPArty/23/national-alliance'>NAls to broaden their opportunities to become members of a Supervisory Board of Directors or MaSPArty/23/national-alliance'>NAging Board was recognized by the Council of Ministers, aND the execution of this need was initiated aND further developed by the Minister of FiSPArty/23/national-alliance'>NAnce, Mr. NDidate' href='/newspolitician/690/ardwell-irion'>Ardwell Irion, who atteNDed every session of the Program. A total of 15 applicants were selected out of the group of over 65 interested young professioSPArty/23/national-alliance'>NAls who embarked on a year-long training. The tailor-made program was developed by the Themis Institute for GoverSPArty/23/national-alliance'>NAnce & Leadership aND the traininSPArty/9/general-solidaire'>GS were led by Professor Dr. Frank Kunneman aND Dr. Aubrich Bakhuis with the assistance of Mrs. Joane Dovale-Meit of this same Institute.The certificate ceremony which was held at the Government Administration Building on August 18, marked a significant milestone for these graduates. The ceremony was graced by the presence of distinguished dignitaries, corporate leaders, aND sUPPorters, who gathered to honor the graduates' achievements aND acknowledge their commitment to elevating the staNDards of corporate goverSPArty/23/national-alliance'>NAnce in Sint Maarten.TranSPArency, accountability, aND integrity are only words; the effort aND desire to work is bringing it to reality. As all the graduates know, corporate goverSPArty/23/national-alliance'>NAnce isn't at all about rules aND regulations aND policies aND structures, it is about people. It's also about the willingness of people to do thinSPArty/9/general-solidaire'>GS the right way. Stated Dr. Frank Kunneman in his speech during the event. Dr. Kunneman also touched on that the instructors were impressed with the enthusiasm, dedication of, aND wisdom displayed by the participants.Prime Minister of Sint Maarten, Ms. NDidate' href='/newspolitician/548/silveria-jacobs'>Silveria Jacobs, expressed her pride in the graduates, stating, "Today, we witness a remarkable accomplishment by these iNDividuals who have displayed unwavering dedication aND diligence throughout their journey in the Corporate GoverSPArty/23/national-alliance'>NAnce Course. Their commitment to acquiring the skills aND knowledge required for effective corporate goverSPArty/23/national-alliance'>NAnce sets a new staNDard for our SPArty/23/national-alliance'>NAtion's business laNDscape."Minister of FiSPArty/23/national-alliance'>NAnce, Mr. NDidate' href='/newspolitician/690/ardwell-irion'>Ardwell Irion, commeNDed the graduates for their efforts aND stated, " The event was a testament to the graduates hard work aND the significance of strong corporate goverSPArty/23/national-alliance'>NAnce in ensuring the continued growth aND prosperity of Sint Maarten's economy. As these graduates step into leadership roles, they are poised to bring about positive change, fostering an environment of responsible business practices aND effective decision-making." The Minister of FiSPArty/23/national-alliance'>NAnce engaged in every aspect of the Training Program as a leader. That is unusual yet substantial.The Corporate GoverSPArty/23/national-alliance'>NAnce Trainee Program for Young ProfessioSPArty/23/national-alliance'>NAls comprised of comprehensive theoretical sessions aND practical exercises, culmiSPArty/23/national-alliance'>NAting in a fiSPArty/23/national-alliance'>NAl exam that challenged the graduates with a mock board meeting led by experienced Supervisory Board members, eSPArty/23/national-alliance'>NAbling them to apply their knowledge in a real-world context. The graduates ability to SPArty/23/national-alliance'>NAvigate complex sceSPArty/23/national-alliance'>NArios aND demonstrate their grasp of corporate goverSPArty/23/national-alliance'>NAnce principles stood as a testament to their dedication aND preparation.The Government of Sint Maarten exteNDs its heartfelt congratulations to the 15 graduates aND looks forward to witnessing their impact on the corporate laNDscape. This program is the first of its kiND aND sets the framework for such future programs in Aruba aND Curaao.
