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Pechtold: Good Governance, But Also More Respect Is Key

By Suzanne Koelega

THE HAGUE--“Good governance is good governance. We can be short about that.” No compromise there from Leader of the Democratic Party D66 Alexander Pechtold. Yet, more mutual respect and comprehension would benefit the Dutch Kingdom.

Upp Deputy Leader Denies Failing Screening

PHILLIPSBURG, St. Maarten -  Deputy leader of the United People’s Party, Member of Parliament Frankie Meyers has refuted reports that he failed the screening process paving the path for him to become a Minister in the next government.

As a result of the alleged failed screening of candidate Ministers of the UP, the National Alliance has shifted from the September 27th signed agreement between the political parties to form the next government, opting to work instead with the Democratic Party and the United St Read more

Governor Instructs Marlin To Deliver Final Report By Dec. 12

HARBOUR VIEW--After the swearing in of the “Halloween” Parliament on October 31, it now looks as though the country will get a Christmas Government.

  Governor Eugene Holiday has tasked National Alliance (NA) leader Prime Minister William Marlin with delivering a final report on the formation of a new Council of Ministers, reflecting the newly formed red, white and blue coalition, by December 12 Read more

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St Vincent Opposition Party Selects New Leader

KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent  –  Lawyer and four-time Member of Parliament, Dr. Godwin Friday, was elected to lead the main opposition New Democratic Party (NDP), when he garnered the support of his colleagues in a vote on Thursday.

This paves the way for him to be sworn in as leader of the opposition.

This development comes just two days after Arnhim Eustace, who led the NDP since October 2000 and became opposition leader in March 2001, told the NDP’s central committee that he is stepping down from both posts.

Following Friday’s selection, a letter was sent to Governor General Sir Frederick Ballantyne informing him of the development as well as a communiqué stating that Arnhim Eustace had formally resigned as leader of the opposition.

It was widely speculated that Friday, who along with MP for the Southern Grenadines, Terrance Ollivierre, were elected in March 2001, making them the longest-serving opposition MP’s after Eustace, would have defeated the other two contenders for the position – the MP for Central Kingstown and fellow NPD vice president, St Read more

Arnhim Eustace To Step Down As Opposition Leader

KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent  – Leader of the main opposition New Democratic Party (NDP), Arnhim Eustace, has announced his resignation from that post and as Leader of the Opposition.

The NDP made the announcement in a press release on Wednesday, following Eustace’s announcement to the party’s central committee late Tuesday

“…  the Honourable Arnhim U Read more

Red, White And Blue Coalition To Again Form Govt., Up Out

PHILIPSBURG--The red, white and blue coalition that was formed after the 2010 elections, but ended up short lived, will get another chance to firmly take the helm of the country with the signing of a new coalition agreement on Wednesday by the Democratic Party (DP), United St. Maarten Party (US Party) and National Alliance (NA) Read more

Dp Feels That A Local Solution To The Oyster Pond Dispute Is Possible

OYSTERPOND, Sint Maarten — The Democratic Party feels that before damaging the cooperation between the Northern and Southern halves of the island, all efforts to find a speedy resolution locally should have been exhausted before escalating the conflict by boycotting the St. Maarten/St. Martin Day celebration, a celebration of unity and friendship by the people and for the people.

Nobody in Paris or The Hague is impacted by the boycott of a local event; the only people impacted are the very people we have sworn to protect Read more

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Sarah Chides Parliament Chair For Not Attending St. Martin Day Event

PHILIPSBURG--“That the NA and UP parties thumbed their noses at the people of St. Maarten/St. Martin on their day with their silly boycott is bad enough; that the Governor would fall for their silliness is highly questionable; but that the chairperson of Parliament, Claret Connor would compromise the office of Chairperson is regrettable,” said opposition Democratic Party leader Member of Parliament Sarah Wescot-Williams on Saturday Read more

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Dp Calls For A Speedy Local Resolution To Border Issue

PHILIPSBURG--The Democratic Party (DP) said Sunday, “A speedy resolution locally” should have been exhausted before escalating the border conflict at Oyster Pond by Government officials boycotting the official St. Martin/St. Maarten Day celebrations.

PHILIPSBURG:--- That the NA and UP parties thumbed their noses at the people of St. Maarten/St. Martin on their day with their silly boycott is bad enough; that the Governor would fall for their silliness is highly questionable, but that the chairperson of Parliament, Mr. Claret Connor would compromise the office of Chairperson is regrettable.
The Chairperson of Parliament by law represents Parliament, not any faction or coalition of factions Read more

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Lack Of Unity Apparent On St. Martin’S Day.

MARIGOT/PHILIPSBURG:----The annual St. Maarten/St. Martin day celebration was this year blighted by a marked lack of unity as the absence of members of the St. Maarten Executive Council was apparent at the usually joint commemoration activity on November 11th.

A decision was taken by the afore mentioned Executive Council not to attend the celebratory activities which were held this year on the French St. Martin. Both sides of the island alternate the hosting of activities to observe St Read more

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Sarah Queries The Holding Of Meetings

PHILIPSBURG--Democratic Party (DP) leader Member of Parliament Sarah Wescot-Williams has written to new Parliament Chairman Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Leader of the Democratic Party and Member of Parliament Sarah Wescot Williams has dispatched a letter to the Minister of Education asking her to reconsider the temporary solution she is using for the Lionel Connor School since she saw some of the comments that are made by parents on social media and also since she was invited to visit the school Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- The Board and Membership of the Democratic Party express their deep appreciation, gratitude, and pride in the exemplary performance of the Chairperson of Parliament, MP Sarah Wescot-Williams and the outgoing Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor, Mr Read more

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Dp Calls On Coalition To Declare Position On Conflicting Issues

PHILIPSBURG--The Democratic Party (DP), which will sit in the opposition benches when the new Parliament sits as of October 31, says the incoming United People’s (UP) party/National Allian Read more

Parliament Again Seeks Attention For Poverty

THE HAGUE--The Labour Party PvdA, Socialist Party (SP), the Christian Democratic Party CDA and the Democratic Party D66 in the Second Chamber of the Dutch Parliament have again called on the Dutch Government to tackle poverty in Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba, and to set a social m Read more

Dp Await Answers From The Up And Na Parties

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — In the view of the Democratic Party of St. Maarten, the incoming  UP/NA coalition has to clear the air on a number of issues, if they desire to start their political relationship on a footing of credibility.

The leaders of these 2 parties can not get away with the excuse that  “this  was part of the political and campaign rhetoric” MP Wescot – Williams said Read more

Governor Holiday Requests William Marlin To Form Government

HARBOUR VIEW – On October 3, the Governor Eugene B. Holiday, requested William Marlin, to form a new government as formateur.

The Governor, considering the results of the September 26, elections, held consultations between September 27 and 30, with the leaders of the political parties that obtained seats in Parliament, (the United Peoples Party UP, the National Alliance NA, the United St Read more

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Harbour ViewP:--- On October 3, 2016, the Governor of Sint Maarten, His Excellency drs. E.B. Holiday, requested Mr. William Marlin, to form a new government as formateur.
The Governor, considering the results of the September 26, 2016 elections, held consultations between September 27 and 30, 2016 with the leaders of the political parties that obtained seats in Parliament, (the United Peoples Party, the National Alliance, the United St Read more

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Cda, Dp Statia Eye Cooperation

THE HAGUE--The St. Eustatius Democratic Party (DP Statia) and the Dutch Christian Democratic Party CDA are exploring the options for cooperation.

Cda, Dp Statia Eye Cooperation

THE HAGUE--The St. Eustatius Democratic Party (DP Statia) and the Dutch Christian Democratic Party CDA are exploring the options for cooperation.

Sarah Wishes Na And Up ‘Wisdom’ In Negotiations

PHILIPSBURG--Democratic Party (DP) leader Member of Parliament (MP) Sarah Wescot-Williams has wished National Alliance Read more

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Mp Wescot-Williams Congratulates Na/Upp Coalition

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — I wish to express a heartfelt THANK YOU to the voters who placed their trust in the Democratic Party of St. Maarten, and to all those who exercised their right to vote on September 26.

The voters have spoken and this must be respected. Congratulations go out to the 2016 DP team and in particular our Minister Lee with his impressive results at the polls Read more

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Smcp Thanks Voters And Requests A Recount

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten – The St. Maarten Christian Party (SMCP) wishes to thank the general public and particularly our 856 voters for your support and confidence in us during the 2016 Parliamentary Elections.

As a new party, we believe that we conducted a clean and transparent campaign that was focused on educating the electorate, demonstrating a zero tolerance towards vote buying and challenging our Parliamentarians to offer good representation to the People.

Preliminary results from the Main Voting Bureau indicate that we were 116 votes short of gaining a seat in Parliament Read more