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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

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

PHILIPSBURG:--- In a press release, the UD questions the seemingly nonexistent 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 Read more

Sarah Tells Coalition To Get Their Act Together

Sarah Wescot-Williams

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Sarah Wants Clarity On DoncherS Suspension

PHILIPSBURG--United Democrats (UD) Member of Parliament (MP) Sarah Wescot-Williams on Thursday evening called on government to provide clarity on the suspension of Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIA) Holding Company ( Read more

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Ud Praises Young Talent

Philipsburg, Sint Maarten — The United Democratic Party (UD) extends its congratulations to Kenyo Baly and Cay Hill, two very talented local artist.

“Kudos to you on signing on to  the record label, Pretty Boy Worldwide,” remarked the UD. 

The record label Pretty Boy Worldwide has been moldling both local artists for sometime. 

“Exposure on the world stage, building a solid professional entertainment career and recording your EP debut is a proud moment for our country,” UD stated. 

The UD continues to believe in the youth of St Read more

Ud Praises Young Talent.

PHILIPSBURG:--- The United Democratic Party (UD) extends its congratulations to Kenyo Baly and Cay Hill, two very talented local artist.
"Kudos to you on signing on to the record label, Pretty Boy Worldwide," remarked the UD.
The record label Pretty Boy Worldwide has been modeling both local artists for some time.
"Exposure on the world stage, building a solid professional entertainment career, and recording your EP debut is a proud moment for our country," UD stated Read more

Sarah Calls On Panneflek To Give Clarity On Continuation Food Aid

UD MP Sarah Wescot-Williams.

PHILIPSBURG--The United Democrats (UD) faction has called on Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor VSA Read more

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Mp Wescot Questions The Ending Of The Temporary Food Assistance Program With No Structural Program In Sight; Calls On Minister Panneflek.

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – I was taken abackbythe notification by the different agencies charged with the food assistance program thatthis programsends this month. Ihave tonevertheless,express my gratitude to the volunteers and organizations who assisted with this program. But factis,whilethe political posturing continues between the government of the Netherlands and the governing coalition on St. Maarten, recipients of the food assistance program are beingconfronted with the factthat this program will come to an end at the end of April, so in the next 2 weeks.

This fact alone raises several issues, such as:

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PHILIPSBURG:--- I was taken aback by the notification by the different agencies charged with the food assistance program that this program ends this month. I have to nevertheless, express my gratitude to the volunteers and organizations who assisted with this program. But fact is, while the political posturing continues between the government of the Netherlands and the governing coalition on St. Maarten, recipients of the food assistance program are being confronted with the fact that this program will come to an end at the end of April, so in the next 2 weeks.

This fact alone raises several issues, such as:
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Sarah: Nearly Criminal To Mess With AirportS Reconstruction

UD MP Sarah Wescot-Williams.

~ Believes sacking will jeopardise PJIA ~

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

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Sarah Says Country Can Run Out Of Liquidity In 2 Months

UD MP Sarah Wescot-Williams during the press conference.

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Ud, Pfp Request Urgent Meeting On Dutch Relations

PHILIPSBURG--The United Democrats (UD) and Party For Progress (PFP) have requested that an urgent meeting of Parliament be called to discuss the relations between the Netherlands and St. Maarten.

Wescot-Williams: A Blind Man Could Have Seen This Coming

Sarah Wescot-Williams

PHILIPSBURG-- A blind man could have seen this coming, United Democrats (UD) Member of Parliament (MP) Sarah Wescot-Williams said on Sunday in reaction to news that St Read more

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Chairperson of Parliament Rolando Brison and MP Sarah Wescot-Williams 

~ Sarah: Its difficult to accept as miscommunication ~

PHILIPSBURG--Chairperson of Parliament Rolando Brison apologised to United Democrats (UD) Member of Parliament (MP) Sarah Wescot-Williams on Thursday for inaccurate statements he made on a radio station suggesting that Wescot-Williams had contracted a Dutch firm in Groningen for more than 20,000 euros to provide advice about how to handle the suspension of former MP Theo Heyliger.

  The information from Brison was incorrect, as 2,722 euros was the amount paid to the law firm Read more

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Sarah Calls For Referendum To Be Held On Decolonization

Sarah Wescot-Williams during Thursdays press conference.

 ~ Also wants survey on what public feels is important ~

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Sarah: The Prime MinisterS Refusal To Discuss Implementation Of The Country Package Of St. Maarten Is Unacceptable.

Philipsburg, St. Maarten, 24 February 2021 Members of Parliament have received yet another postponement of a meeting to discuss the St. Maarten country package, the implementation agenda and the Caribbean Body for Reform and Development (COHO). From the latest response by the Prime Minister to discuss the COHO and the so-called country package, it is evident that the Government has no intention to discuss this very important program with the Parliament or the population at large, expressed United Democrats Member of Parliament, Sarah A Read more

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Sarah: The Prime MinisterS Refusal To Discuss Implementation OfThe Country Package Of St. Maarten Is Unacceptable

Philipsburg, St. Maarten,Members of Parliament have received yet another postponement of a meeting to discuss the St. Maarten country package, the implementation agenda and the Caribbean Body for Reform and Development (COHO). From the latest response by the Prime Minister to discuss the COHO and the so-called country package, it is evident that the Government has no intention to discuss this very important program with the Parliament or the population at large, expressed United Democrats Member of Parliament, Sarah A Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:---Members of Parliament have received yet another postponement of a meeting to discuss the St. Maarten country package, the implementation agenda, and the Caribbean Body for Reform and Development (COHO). From the latest response by the Prime Minister to discuss the COHO and the so-called country package, it is evident that the Government has no intention to discuss this very important program with the Parliament or the population at large, expressed United Democrats Member of Parliament, Sarah A Read more

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The Parliament Of Sint Maarten Missed The Opportunity To Tell The WorldWhere It Stood On The Constitutional Future Of This Country.

Philipsburg, St. Maarten,During the opening session of therecently concludedIPKO meetings held on January 6thand 7th,St. Maarten wasunable to articulateaposition on the decolonization trajectorythat a majorityof Parliament has decided toundertake and so, opines United Democrats (UD) Member of Parliament, Wescot-Williams, the Parliament of Sint Maarten has missed the opportunity to tell the world where it stood on the constitutional future of this country.

Thiswas not surprising because this articulation and defendingthe stanceon decolonization has not been forthcoming on St Read more

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Sarah: GovT. Needs To Make It Clear Where It Stands On Decolonisation Issue

Sarah Wescot-Williams

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PHILIPSBURG:--- During the opening session of the recently concluded IPKO meetings held on January 6th and 7th, St. Maarten was unable to articulate a position on the decolonization trajectory that a majority of Parliament has decided to undertake and so, opines United Democrats (UD) Member of Parliament, Wescot-Williams, the Parliament of Sint Maarten has missed the opportunity to tell the world where it stood on the constitutional future of this country.

This was not surprising because this articulation and defending the stance on decolonization has not been forthcoming on St Read more

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The Parliament Of Sint Maarten Missed The Opportunity To Tell The World Where It Stood On The Constitutional Future Of This Country

Philipsburg, St. Maarten, 18 January 2021  During the opening session of the recently concluded IPKO meetings held on January 6th and 7th, St. Maarten was unable to articulate a position on the decolonization trajectory  that a majority of Parliament has decided to undertake and so,  opines United Democrats (UD) Member of Parliament, Wescot-Williams, the Parliament of Sint Maarten has missed the opportunity to tell the world where it stood on the constitutional future of this country.

This was not surprising because this articulation and defending the stance on decolonization has not been forthcoming on St Read more

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