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Sint Maarten Youth Parliament Hosts Mid-Term Parliamentary Debate And Open House.

PHILIPSBURG:--- Sint Maarten Youth Parliament and IslandGalTing will be hosting the first-ever Mid-Term Parliamentary Debate on Friday 25th March 2022 at 7 pm. The event will be virtual and live-streamed on Youtube. The Mid-Term Parliamentary Debate will feature five members of the Parliament of Sint Maarten, each representing a faction. Our participants are MP Ludmilla Duncan of the National Alliance Faction, MP Rolando Brison of the United People's Party Faction, MP Sarah Wescot-Williams of the United Democrats Faction, MP Melissa Gumbs of the Party for Progress Faction, and MP Chanel Brownbill of the United St Read more

El Pfp Renueva Llamados A Poner Fin A La Afiliacin Del Parlamento Al Parlatino

~Critica por decisin de enviar delegacin a Panam~
PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten Dada la reciente decisin del Parlamento de enviar una delegacin de ocho (8) diputados del Parlamento (MPs) a Panam para asistir a las sesiones del Parlamento Latinoamericano (Parlatino), Party for Progress (PFP) ha renovado su llamado para poner fin a la membresa de Sint Maarten con la institucin.

Para los parlamentarios de la PFP Melissa Gumbs y Raeyhon Peterson, el Parlatino es un desperdicio extremo de los recursos limitados del pas Read more

Pantophlet Lauds Van Huffelen ForHonouring Her Word, Giving Hope

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — National Alliance (NA) Member of Parliament (MP) George Pantophlet on Sunday lauded the new Dutch government and in particular State Secretary for Home Affairs and Digitization Alexandra van Huffelen for keeping her promise giving the people of St Read more

Pantophlet Lauds Van Huffelen For Honouring Her Word, Giving Hope.

PHILIPSBURG:--- National Alliance (NA) Member of Parliament (MP) George Pantophlet on Sunday lauded the new Dutch government and in particular State Secretary for Home Affairs and Digitization Alexandra van Huffelen for keeping her promise giving the people of St Read more

The Opposition Factions Emmanuel, Pfp And Ud Called A Press Conference Today

In a somewhat unprecedented move, 3 opposition factions have called a joint press conference for Thursday, January 27that 2 pm.

It has been stated that these factions are totally upset by the arrogance of the government of Sint Maarten and its supporting factions in parliament. This is a new level of disregard for the minority in parliament.

While the factions of Emmanuel, UD and PFP have voiced their discontent throughout the budgetary proceedings, their arguments fell on deaf ears and all kind of childish arguments continue to be thrown at the MPs who question this modus operandi of the coalition.

It is beyond comprehension that not only was there no consideration for the arguments brought forward by the opposition members, but the warnings against passing the budget at this juncture from the legal sector were also callously brushed aside.

The advice by the Council of Advice from December 2021 had the same observation Read more

Sarah Follows Up On The Changes To The Civil Code That Reduces The Period Allowed For Short Term Contracts, Extends Maternity Leave And Introduces Paternity Leave.

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten The changes in the Civil Code regarding short term labor contracts, maternity and paternity leave have been in the making since 2015! These changes were finally approved by Parliament on August 26, 2019. Upon investigation, it was revealed that this law was not published by Government, which is necessary for the law to go into effect, said MP Sarah Wescot-Williams(UD) in a recent statement.

The MP explained that pointing this omission out to Government only yielded the publication of a wrong version of the law, which had to be undone Read more

PHILIPSBURG:---  The changes in the Civil Code regarding short-term labor contracts, maternity, and paternity leave have been in the making since 2015! These changes were finally approved by Parliament on August 26, 2019. Upon investigation, it was revealed that this law was not published by Government, which is necessary for the law to go into effect, said MP Sarah Wescot-Williams(UD) in a recent statement Read more

~ USP has no representation in the parliament of St. Maarten.~

PHILIPSBURG:--- Member of Parliament and Faction leader of the United St. Maarten Peoples Party (USP) has declared himself an Independent Member of Parliament on Friday morning.
MP Arrindell made the notification during a public meeting of parliament on Friday morning. In addressing parliament Arrindell said that he was heavily ridiculed by the President of the USP board Cecil Nicolas during a live talk show, that video was played so that members of parliament and the general public could see his reasons for leaving the USP Party Read more

PHILIPSBURG:--- Upon hearing the recent audio of MP Brison, the UD Board swiftly reacted, stating that this should not surprise anyone, as MP Brison continues to exude narcissistic traits and clearly lacks even a basic understanding of the responsibilities of a leader, especially of the public office of President of Parliament.
This is in the opinion of the UD Board vintage Rolando and this behavior should not be tolerated Read more

Dr. Mercelina Launches Ursm Party, Wants To Initiate Change

Dr. Luc Mercelina (standing at podium) addressing guests at the partys launch on Sunday evening.

PHILIPSBURG--Former Deputy Leader of the United Peoples (UP) party and former United Democrats (UD) Member of Parliament (MP) Dr. < Read more

Sarah Questions Delay In Draft 2022 Budget

UD MP Sarah Wescot-Williams.

PHILIPSBURG--The delay in the finalisation of the draft 2022 budget is being questioned by United Democrats (UD) Member of Parliament (MP) Read more

Sarah: Govt. Has Lackadaisical Attitude Towards Parliament

UD MP Sarah Wescot-Williams in Parliament on Wednesday.

PHILIPSBURG--United Democrats (UD) Member of Parliament (MP) Sarah Wescot-Williams on Wednesday chided government for its lackadaisical attitude towards the countrys highest legislative body, stating that government is taking the Parliament of St Read more

PHILIPSBURG:--- During the Central Committee meeting on Tuesday, September 15, 2021, convened for the purpose of ratifying the parliamentary committees and hear from the Prime Minister on the position of government in relation to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations, MP Wescot-Willams chided the government for its lackadaisical attitude towards the parliament of Sint Maarten.

The MP was particularly taken aback by the matter-of-fact presentation by His Excellency on behalf of the government of St Read more

PHILIPSBURG:--- Dr. Luc Mercelina has submitted a resignation letter to the board and leader of the United Peoples Party on Monday.
The letter which was sent to SMN News reads By means of this letter I would like to tender my resignation as of immediately as a member of the UP Party Read more

PHILIPSBURG:---  The chair of parliament Roland Brison did not mince words on Monday when he called out the laziest Member of Parliament during the closing of the parliamentary year.

The UPP MP and chair of parliament said when listening to the positions stated by members of parliament, he looked around the hall and understand the concerns, because for most of the faction leaders, the level of representation, and more importantly, the level of work they put in, is very clear and commendable from his viewpoint as chairman.

Brison said however he does feel the need to give his observations of how the factions of parliament and its members are functioning, and how he believes they should be going forward.

First the good:

For at least 5 of the 6 factions in parliament he observed that every single one of them has presented amendments, motions, has chaired meetings in their respective committees across opposition/coalition lines, and other real initiatives things that are today being upheld by the government Read more

Mixed Reaction To IrionS Tax Reform Presentation

PHILIPSBURG--There was mixed reaction from Members of Parliament (MPs) to the tax reform presentation delivered by Finance Minister Ardwell Irion on Monday.

  United Democrats (UD) MP Read more

Sarah Wants Discussion On Rent Tribunal Report

UD MP Sarah Wescot-Williams.

PHILIPSBURG--United Democrats (UD) Member of Parliament (MP) Read more

Unilateral Decision By Presidium Of Parliament Not Condoned By The Ud

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — The UD party is not amused by the latest stunt by the presidium of parliament, so-called to improve the viewing quality of meetings of parliament. By removing the live stream from the Facebook platform, the president of Parliament is taking away the opportunity for the population at large to interact real time with the members of parliament and with one another. “This type of censorship is simply undemocratic and infringes on the fundamental right of freedom of expression.” The ire of the UD is the result ofa decision communicated to members of parliament by letter dated June 25, 2021, informing them of a change to the broadcasting of Parliamentary meetings. “Was this abrupt change necessary?,” questioned the UD Read more

Unilateral Decision By Presidium Of Parliament Not Condoned By The Ud.

PHILIPSBURG:--- The UD party is not amused by the latest stunt by the presidium of parliament, so-called to improve the viewing quality of meetings of parliament.

By removing the live stream from the Facebook platform, the president of Parliament is taking away the opportunity for the population at large to interact in real-time with the members of parliament and with one another.

 "This type of censorship is simply undemocratic and infringes on the fundamental right of freedom of expression."

The ire of the UD is the result of a decision communicated to members of parliament by letter dated June 25, 2021, informing them of a change to the broadcasting of Parliamentary meetings.

"Was this abrupt change necessary?," questioned the UD Read more

Ud To The Shareholder Of Nv Gebe: Act Now!

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — Was last Fridays meeting of parliament regarding GEBE a foreboding of things to come? is what the UD faction is wondering. That meeting was one requested 7 months ago and questions asked nearly 2 months ago. More answers are still to come, but in the meantime, another government-owned company drama seems to be unfolding.

UD MP Wescot elucidates: Not quite the same, but these developments at GEBE are reminiscent of the PJIA saga that played out over a period of several months, without the shareholder exerting its authority to bring the matter under control.

The consequences of that inaction by the government of St Read more

Ud: Another Govt.-Owned Company Drama May Be Unfolding With Gebe

UD MP Sarah Wescot-Williams.

PHILIPSBURG--The United Democrats (UD) party says that another government-owned company drama seems to be unfolding with utilities company GEBE.

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Was last Fridays meeting of parliament regarding GEBE a foreboding of things to come? is what the UD faction is wondering.

That meeting was one requested 7 months ago and questions asked nearly 2 months ago. More answers are still to come, but in the meantime, another government-owned company drama seems to be unfolding.

UD MP Wescot elucidates: Not quite the same, but these developments at GEBE are reminiscent of the PJIA saga that played out over a period of several months, without the shareholder exerting its authority to bring the matter under control.

The consequences of that inaction by the government of St Read more

Relationship With Saint Martin AtAn All-Time Low,Says The Ud Party

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — In a press release, the UD questions the seemingly nonexistence relationship between the Government of St.Maarten and the Collectivity of St.Martin. “Have the respective Ministers met with their French-Side counterparts since taking office over a year ago?” the party questions.

The UD is on record for standing up for this relationship, as the party is convinced that the future of this island is one of togetherness, not separation.Other than lofty words at commemorative events, there is lately very little to show for the one-islandness many like to profess.

We are still in a pandemic as Covid-19 continues to affect us economically and has basically crippled our tourism product Read more

Relationship With Saint Martin At An All-Time Low, Says The Ud Party

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – In a press release, the UD questions the seemingly nonexistence relationship between the Government of St.Maarten and the Collectivity of St.Martin.

“Have the respective Ministers met with their French-Side counterparts since taking office over a year ago?” the party questions. 

The UD is on record for standing up for this relationship, as the party is convinced that the future of this island is one of togetherness, not separation. 

Other than lofty words at commemorative events, there is lately very little to show for the one-islandness many like to profess. 

We are still in a pandemic as Covid-19 continues to affect us economically and has basically crippled our tourism product Read more