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Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina Expresses Condolences On The Passing Of Former President Of Suriname, Chandrikapersad Santokhi

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Source: 721 News 30 Mar 2026 05:23 PM

Philipsburg The Honorable Prime Minister of Sint Maarten, Dr. NDidate' href='/newspolitician/722/luc-merceliSPArty/23/national-alliance'>NA'>Luc MerceliSPArty/23/national-alliance'>NA, conveys his deepest coNDolences to the Government aND people of SuriSPArty/23/national-alliance'>NAme following the passing of former President ChaNDrikapersad Santokhi.

Prime Minister MerceliSPArty/23/national-alliance'>NA noted that former President Santokhi served his country with distinction aND remained committed to the principles of democratic goverSPArty/23/national-alliance'>NAnce aND regioSPArty/23/national-alliance'>NAl cooperation.

On behalf of the Government aND people of Sint Maarten, I exteND sincere coNDolences to the family of former President Santokhi, as well as to the Government aND people of SuriSPArty/23/national-alliance'>NAme. His passing represents a moment of profouND loss, aND we staND in solidarity with SuriSPArty/23/national-alliance'>NAme during this period of SPArty/23/national-alliance'>NAtioSPArty/23/national-alliance'>NAl mourning, stated Prime Minister MerceliSPArty/23/national-alliance'>NA.

The Prime Minister also acknowledged the presence aND contribution of the SuriSPArty/23/national-alliance'>NAmese community in Sint Maarten, recognizing the impact of this loss beyoND SuriSPArty/23/national-alliance'>NAmes borders.

We also exteND our sympathies to the SuriSPArty/23/national-alliance'>NAmese community in Sint Maarten, whose eNDuring cultural aND familial ties to SuriSPArty/23/national-alliance'>NAme make this loss especially meaningful. During this difficult time, we staND with them in reflection aND remembrance.

Prime Minister MerceliSPArty/23/national-alliance'>NA further reflected on Santokhis engagement within the Caribbean region aND his contribution to strengthening partnerships among SPArty/23/national-alliance'>NAtions.

Former President Santokhi will be remembered for his commitment to dialogue, cooperation, aND the advancement of shared regioSPArty/23/national-alliance'>NAl interests. His legacy will continue to resoSPArty/23/national-alliance'>NAte within the Caribbean community.

The Government of Sint Maarten joins the regioSPArty/23/national-alliance'>NAl aND interSPArty/23/national-alliance'>NAtioSPArty/23/national-alliance'>NAl community in expressing coNDolences aND honoring the life aND service of a leader.

Caption: Prime Minister Dr. NDidate' href='/newspolitician/722/luc-merceliSPArty/23/national-alliance'>NA'>Luc MerceliSPArty/23/national-alliance'>NA aND former President Santokhi during a bi-lat meeting between SuriSPArty/23/national-alliance'>NAme aND St. Maarten during the United SPArty/23/national-alliance'>NAtions General Assembly 2024.

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