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Dp Released A Video Preview Of Its Vision For The Future Of Sint Maarten

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — The Democratic Party recently released a video preview of its vision for the future economic development of St. Maarten. The release precedes the partys manifesto, which it plans to launch in the coming months, according to the release by the party.

As election fever sets in, there is a lot of jockeying and posturing. Prospective candidates are coming unto the political stage and parties are profiling themselves, all as part of the political dynamics, DP leader Sarah Wescot commented.

In her view however, most parties are yet to present their views on issues critical to the society of St Read more

Dp Releases Party's Vision.

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Democratic Party recently released a video preview of its vision for the future economic development of St. Maarten.
The release precedes the partys manifesto, which it plans to launch in the coming months, according to the release by the party.

As election fever sets in, there is a lot of jockeying and posturing. Prospective candidates are coming unto the political stage and parties are profiling themselves, all as part of the political dynamics, DP leader Sarah Wescot commented.

In her view however, most parties are yet to present their views on issues critical to the society of St Read more

People Living With Dementia And Their Carers Deserve Better Than This Who Global Dementia Plan Fails To Meet Target As Dementia Crisis Looms.

Only around 20 percent of World Health Organization (WHO) Member States have followed through on their 2017 National Dementia Plan (NDPs) promise ahead of the looming 2025 deadline
Alzheimers Disease International (ADI) is calling for an extension to the Global Action Plan on the public health response to dementia at the World Health Assembly in Geneva, as progress has gone backward in some WHO Member States, including England and France
Over 100 new NDPs need to be created in two years to reach Global Action Plan goals, a feat ADI says is impossible
Dementia prevalence is on the rise with 55 million people living with the disease, and up to 85 percent of them not receiving treatment
CARIBBEAN 24 May 2023: Three-quarters of World Health Organization (WHO) Member States have failed on their promise to prioritise dementia, leading to an urgent call for an extension on the Global Action Plan on the Public Health Response to Dementia at the World Health Assembly (WHA) in Geneva today by Alzheimers Disease International (ADI) Read more

Public Weather Forecast For St. Maarten

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, May 24, 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) May 25, 2023 

WEATHER:     

This afternoon through Thursday midday: Generally cloudy with isolated showers and isolated thunderstorms.  

Forecast High: 29C / 84F             Forecast Low: 23C / 73F 

Sunset Today: 6:42 P.M.                Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:37 A.M.  

SURFACE WINDS: 
This afternoon through Thursday midday: Easterly to southeasterly with a light to moderate breeze of 04 to 16 mph, and higher gusts possible. 

SYNOPSIS:   

Unstable conditions associated with a trough is producing cloudiness, showers, and thunderstorms over the local area Read more

Sarah: Removal, Restoration Of IconS Statue Should Be Thoughtful, Respectful

File photo of the statue of the late Dr. Claude Wathey in front of the old Government Administration Building (file photo).

~ Questions govt.s intentions with Watheys statue ~

PHILIPSBURG--Democratic Party (DP) Leader Member of Parliament (MP) Sarah Wescot-Williams on Sunday questioned statements made by Minister of Public Housing, Environment, Spatial Planning, and Infrastructure VROMI Egbert Doran regarding the demolition of the old government administration building and the imminent fate of the statue of the late Dr Read more

Sarah Questions GovernmentS Intentions Regarding The Permanence Of The Statue Of Dr. Albert C. (Claude) Wathey.

PHILIPSBURG:--- In a press release over the weekend, Member of Parliament and Democratic Party (DP) leader, Sarah Wescot-Williams questioned statements by the VROMI minister regarding the demolition of the old administration building and the imminent fate of the statue of the late Dr Read more

Public Weather Forecast For St. Maarten

 

DATE ISSUED: Monday, May 15, 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)  

VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) May 16, 2023 

WEATHER:     

This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Cloudy to partly cloudy and slightly hazy with brief showers possible. 

Forecast High: 31C / 88F             

Forecast Low: 26C / 79F 

   

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~Attorney Brenda Brooks was elected president of the board.~

Cole Bay:--- A sizeable crowd turned out to the URSM's first congress held on Sunday afternoon at the Tropicana Ball Room in Cole Bay. Attorney at law Brenda Brooks was elected president of the URSM board while the other elected board members are Veronica Webster Jensen, Josianne Artsen-Fleming, Stuart Johnson and ---
The elected leader of the URSM is its founder Dr Read more

Memorandum To Restore Budget Right To Island Council Of Statia

From left: PLP Island Council members Clyde van Putten, Rechelline Leerdam and Glenville Schmidt, Government Commissioner Alida Francis, interim registrar Hans Andeweg and Rachel Spanner-Carty (DP) at the start of Mondays Island Council meeting. Council member Mercedes Lopes-Spanner (DP) attended the meeting via video conference.

 

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D66 Worried About Shortage Of Jail Capacity In St. Maarten

THE HAGUE--The fact that many convicted persons in St. Maarten are waiting to serve jail time as a result of the lack of prison cells has the Democratic Party D66 in the Dutch Second Chamber of Parliament worried. The party is seeking clarity from the Dutch government.

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Newly Elected Island Council Members Sworn In

Sint Eustatius — The five members who will make up the incoming Island Council three from the Progressive Labor Party (PLP) and two from the Democratic Party (DP) took the oath of office on, Wednesday 29 March 2023. The new legislatures term of office will run through to 2027. Read More:

Government Commissioner Alida Francis ISLAND COUNCIL SWEARING IN Wednesday March 29th, Read more

~Building Stop issued to Court House renovations.~

PHILIPSBURG:--- Member of Parliament and Leader of the United People's Party Rolando Brison presented a motion on the floor of parliament on Thursday when the continuation of the  public meeting resumed.
Brison through his motion mandated the government of St Read more

~Building Stop issued to Court House renovations.~

PHILIPSBURG:--- Member of Parliament and Leader of the United People's Party Rolando Brison presented a motion on the floor of parliament on Thursday when the continuation of the  public meeting resumed.
Brison through his motion mandated the government of St Read more

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Democratic Party of Sint Maarten proudly salutes all women on this day of global recognition of the position of women as equal partners in development and sustainable advancement for all humankind.

On days like IWD, we celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women and we also echo the call for the elimination of inequalities, discrimination, and prejudices against women and girls, that permeate societies today.

On days like this, we are most proud of our leader and her steadfastness, never giving up and riding the rough waves of political life, with dignity and poise, a role model for aspiring politicians.

When we are able to break down the inequalities that women face in their homes, their workplaces, and their communities, through understanding the different dimensions that stand in the way of gender equality, only then can we construct the paths of equity, the DP leader stated.

IWD is a celebration of the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women throughout the world, past and present.

Our celebrations are through the lenses of the St Read more

Message From The Democratic Party On International WomenS Day (Iwd) 2023.

The Democratic Party of Sint Maarten proudly salutes all women on this day of global recognition of the position of women as equal partners in development and sustainable advancement for all humankind.

On days like IWD, we celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women and we also echo the call for elimination of inequalities, discrimination and prejudices against women and girls, that permeate societies today.

On days like this, we are most proud of our leader and her steadfastness, never giving up and riding the rough waves of political life, with dignity and poise, a role model for aspiring politicians.

When we are able to breakdown the inequalities that women face in their homes, their workplaces and their communities, through understanding the different dimensions that stand in the way of gender equality, only then can we construct the paths of equity, the DP leader stated Read more

Clyde Van Putten, Commissioner Francis Clash Over Allegations Of Dp Campaigning

ST. EUSTATIUS--Island Councilman Clyde van Putten made several allegations against Government Commissioner Alida Francis last week during an interview on PJD2 Radio in St. Maarten. According to the member of the Progressive Labour Party (PLP), Francis would be campaigning for the Democratic Party (DP) Statia.

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Member of Parliament and Leader of the United People's UP Party MP Rolando Brison says he echoes the sentiment of so many who are tired of the continuous grandstanding by MP Sarah Wescot-Williams, who has been in government for so long and was part of creating so many of the problems we have today; Questioning things Parliament's motion regarding Mullet Bay, which she ran away from voting on, the progress of the new General Hospital, electoral reforms and many other issues her failures in leadership helped create today Read more

PHILIPSBURG:---   Minister of Public Health, Social Development, and Labor (VSA), the Honorable Omar Ottley, has dispelled the politically motivated contrast attempted by some who recently criticized the pace of constructing the new General Hospital in Sint Maarten as "the politricks of misinformation in an election year." Minister Ottley stated, While I share the same sentiments as the general public concerning the pace  of the new hospital, the issues with the hospital started way before my political journey.

Minister Ottley, said on Sunday, "As elections draw closer, it will become increasingly difficult to distinguish between genuine concerns and fraudulent misrepresentations of the truth by those who seek to manipulate the public's perception of reality."

In 2019, members of parliament passed a vote of no confidence firing the then Minister of VSA Emil Lee, with one of the main points of the motion being his inability to start construction for the new general hospital, two and a half years after the contract was signed Read more

Dp Presenta Sus Planes Para Los Prximos 6 Meses

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – Primero es un da de diversin en familia, que reministra los tradicionales das de playa. Con su junta interina establecida y la primera reunin de esta junta celebrada el 3 de febrero, el DP durante el fin de semana describi las actividades para los prximos meses.

La lder de DP, Sarah Wescot, declar que la junta de 11 miembros ha dividido las tareas entre ellos, eligiendo al Sr Read more

PHILIPSBURG:--- With its interim board in place and this boards first meeting held on February 3rd, the DP over the weekend outlined the activities for the coming months.

DP leader Sarah Wescot stated that the 11-member board had divided the tasks among themselves, electing Mr. A. Roberto Richardson as its president.

The first meeting was an introductory meeting, the party leader further explained, but the board also discussed the outline of the partys upcoming events.

The first event is on Saturday, February 25th, when the Party will be having its first Family Fun Day in a very long time, at the traditional location of Kimsha beach.

DP leader, MP Wescot-Williams explained that while this beach is quite crowded nowadays, the party has teamed up with one of the local restauranteurs, where food and drinks will be on sale.

The exciting part of this event is the games and the prizes that can be won, such as weekend getaways, electronics, and cash prizes for young and old.
The prize announcements will take place at specific times during the day, so the public is encouraged to follow the party online for more information and times.

Following the February family fun day, our sight is set on March, during which month in our view, the focus needs to be on Women; celebrating our achievements, acknowledging our challenges, and issuing a call to action Read more

PHILIPSBURG:--- During a reception at Bamboo House Mark Mingo and Vision for SXM Team accepted the nomination to run on the UPP list in the upcoming parliament elections.
He will be number 4 on the list.

Present at the event were members of UPP Party, Leader MP Rolando Brison, President of Parliament Mr Read more

Raymond Knops Leaves Parliament

Former State Secretary of Home Affairs and Kingdom Relations Raymond Knops. (Suzanne Koelega file photo)

THE HAGUE--Member of the Second Chamber of the Dutch Parliament for the Christian Democratic Party CDA and former State Secretary of Home Affairs and Kingdom Relations Raymond Knops is leaving Dutch politics.

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Mp Wescot: La Renovacin De La Carta Del Reino Es Una Prioridad Y El Enfoque Debe Estar En El Autogobierno Legtimo Para El Caribe Holands

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – La Parlamentaria Sarah Wescot-Williams, en su calidad de lder del Partido Demcrata, dio el domingo un adelanto de las prioridades del partido a corto y mediano plazo. Estas prioridades fueron englobado en un breve video de presentacin, sin embargo en su discurso la lder de DP ahond en varios de los temas presentados.

La Parlamentaria fue enftica en el tema de nuestro estatus constitucional dentro del Reino holands y, en su opinin, la Carta del Reino debe modificarse rpidamente Read more

Mp Wescot: Kingdom Charter Renewal Is A Priority And The Focus Must Be On Rightful Self-Government For The Dutch Caribbean Countries With A Representative

PHILIPSBURG:--- Member of Parliament, Sarah Wescot-Williams, in her capacity of leader of the Democratic Party on Sunday gave a sneak view of the partys priorities for the short and medium term. These priorities were encompassed in a short video presentation, however, in her speech, the DP leader delved into several of the topics presented.
The MP was emphatic  about the issue of our constitutional status within the Dutch Kingdom and in her view, the Kingdom Charter needs to be amended posthaste Read more