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Higher Education Law Unanimously Passed, Gumbs Calls For Sustainability In Education

From left: Department Education Head Sidonia Lacorbiniere-Hodge; President of Parliament Sarah Wescot-Williams; Minister ECYS Melissa D. Gumbs and Policy Advisor in Cabinet, Erin Ellis.

PHILIPSBURG--Parliament on Thursday unanimously passed the National Ordinance containing Rules on Higher Education and Research Read more

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A New Naval Base And Coast Guard Radar On The Horizon For St. Maarten

In casual mode, from left: St. Maarten President of Parliament Sarah Wescot-Williams, Justice Minister Nathalie Tackling, VROMI Minister Patrice Gumbs, and ECYS Minster Melissa Gumbs.

PHILIPSBURG--A new naval base that will take over from the temporary facilities in Point Blanche and installation of a Coast Guard radar for 24/7 monitoring of maritime traffic are part of new developments to bolster safety and security in St Read more

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President Of Parliament Wescot-Williams Rejects Approval Of Final Text 2025 Budget

Page one of the letter sent to the PM and finance minister.

PHILIPSBURG--President of Parliament Sarah Wescot-Williams has informed Prime Minister (PM) Dr. Luc Mercelina a Read more

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Law Proposed To Restrict Import, Distribution, Sale Of Specific Single-Use Plastic, Polystyrene Foam Products

Chairperson of Parliament Sarah Wescot-Williams (at podium) during the session.

PHILIPSBURG--The St. Maarten Development Fund (SMDF), in collaboration with the government of St. Maarten, on Tuesday evening hosted a Plastic Free SXM Town Hall Meeting to discuss proposed legislation aimed at significantly reducing single-use pl Read more

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New Dutch Rep In Philipsburg: I Will Spend Time Getting To Know This Country

Eelco Boomsma,(fourth right), Governor Ajamu Baly (fifth right), Chairlady of Parliament, Sarah Wescot-Williams (third right), Deputy Prime Minister Grisha Heyliger-MartenRead more

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Sarah To Spearhead Drafting Of A Referendum Ordinance

DP MP Sarah Wescot-Williams.

~ As required by constitution ~

 PHILIPSBURG--Democratic Party (DP) Member of Parliament (MP) Sarah Wescot-Williams said she will be spearheading the drafting of a referendum ordinance for St Read more

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Government, Unicef Jointly Launch Positive Parenting Support Program

Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina (above, back row, third right), Minister of Education, Culture, Youth & Sports Melissa Gumbs (above, centre right), Member of Parliament Sarah Wescot-Williams (above, back row, centre right), several government officials and civil servants, programme stakeholders, community leaders and parenting advocates came together on Friday in support of the Positive Parenting Support Program Read more

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Major Houtenbos New Commander Of The Marine Detachment Of Sint Maarten

POINT BLANCHE Major of the Marines Niels Houtenbos took over command of the Marine Detachment on Sint Maarten on Thursday, November 28, 2024.

He took over command from Major of the Marines Arie Noordam. This happened during a ceremonial meeting on board HNLMS Holland.

Several dignitaries were present during the ceremony, including the Governor of Sint Maarten, Mr. Ajamu Baly, President of Parliament Sarah A Read more

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Soualiga Corporate Toastmasters Celebrates Its 20Th Anniversary With A Grand Gala

Soualiga Corporate Toastmasters Club (SCTMC) proudly Celebrated its 20th anniversary Saturday November 23, 2024, at the Paradise Hall. Among the guests were the keynote speaker, the founding members and First president the Honorable President of Parliament Sarah A, Wescot Williams, past presidents and members of the Club.

Celebrating milestones is one way that Toastmasters reflect on the progress made over the years and as well as consider opportunities for the future.

As our Keynote Speaker, the President of Parliament said that it is an incredible honor to stand before you today as we gather to celebrate the 20th anniversary of our beloved Soualiga Corporate Toastmasters Club! Two decades have passed since we first came together with a visionto cultivate communication, leadership, and personal growth in a supportive community.

Speech by MP Sarah Wescot-Williams on the 20th anniversary of the Soualiga Corporate TM Club.

As the founder of this club, she remembers our initial meetings filled with excitement and a hint of uncertainty Read more

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