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Minister Gumbs Seeks Unops Support To Address Traffic Congestion On St. Maarten

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment, and Infrastructure (VROMI) Patrice Gumbs has reached out to the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) to develop a comprehensive action plan aimed at alleviating traffic congestion on St. Maarten. He made the announcement on Friday in response to questions from Members of Parliament Chris Wever (Unified Resilient St Read more

Pm: The Challenges We Face May Be Great But Our Potential As A Nation Is Greater

Governor Ajamu Baly signing into office the Mercelina II Cabinet

PHILIPSBURG--Unified Resilient St. Maarten Movement (URSM) leader Dr. Luc Me Read more

Governor Swears In Four New Mps

Governor Ajamu Baly (centre) and the newly sworn-in Members of Parliament.

HARBOUR VIEW--Governor Ajamu Baly on Tuesday administered the oath to the four new Members of Parliament (MPs) Veronica Jansen-Webster (Unified Resilient St. Read more

Ursm, Dp, Pfp, Sam To Form The Next Govt.

PHILIPSBURG--Unified Resilient St. Maarten Movement (URSM), the Democratic Party (DP), Party for Progress (PFP) and Soualiga Action Movement (SAM) will form St Read more

Ursm, Dp Go To 3 Seats, Na, Up, Now All Lose One

 ~ New party SAM gets one ~

 PHILIPSBURG--Unified Resilient St. Maarten Movement (URSM) and the Democratic Party (DP) have increased their seat total from two to t Read more

Election Poll Estimates Pfp, Dp, Na To Retain A Majority Of Their Voters

Eugene Hoogstad

PHILIPSBURG--Some 83 per cent of those who voted for Party for Progress (PFP) in January said they will vote for the party again in the upcoming snap election, the highest percentage in the recent poll by independent researcher and consultant Eugene Hoogstad.

The Democratic Party (DP) is the second highest in the polls results at 71%, while National Alliance (NA) came in third at 68%.

Unified Resilient St Read more

Ursm To Host Virtual Public Rally

Philipsburg The Unified Resilient St. Maarten Movement (URSM) is excited to announce its first ever Virtual Public Rally on Saturday, August 17, 2024, at 7:00 PM.

This event marks a pivotal moment in our movements journey toward a stronger, healthier, and more resilient St. Maarten.

As we continue to navigate the complexities of challenges on St.Maarten, the URSM remains steadfast in its commitment to positive change and community empowerment Read more

Ursm Condemns Baseless Allegations Made By Mp Omar Ottley

Philipsburg The Unified Resilient St. Maarten Movement (URSM) firmly denounces the recent unfounded statements made by Member of Parliament Omar Ottley on the floor of Parliament Read more

Unified Resilient St. Maarten Movement (Ursm) Denounces Misinformation By Mp Omar Ottley

Philipsburg The board of the Unified Resilient St. Maarten Movement (URSM) has taken note of the recent remarks and media statements made by MP Omar Ottley, proclaimed leader of the UPP Read more

Ursm Calls Out UppS Misleading Tactics On Gebe Crisis

Philipsburg, St. Maarten – The Unified Resilient St. Maarten Movement (URSM) expresses profound disappointment regarding the United People’s Party’s (UPP) continuous misleading statements, which serve only to gain political mileage amid the GEBE power outage crisis. While Honorable Omar Ottley, Leader of the UPP, demands transparency and action from the Council of Ministers, it is essential to recall that the root causes of the current outages are deeply embedded in the mismanagement and negative political interference during the four years of governance by the party now in opposition Read more

Ursm Denies Having Influenced MaingretteS Decision To Return

PHILIPSBURG--On Saturday, in response to a letter sent to Governor Ajamu Baly by independent Member of Parliament (MP) Kevin Maingrette renewing his support to the Mercelina-led coalition in Parliament, Unified Resilient St. Maarten MovementRead more

Ursm Addresses Recent Political Developments Regarding Mp Maingrette

Philipsburg The board of the Unified Resilient St. Maarten Movement (URSM) has issued a statement regarding the recent actions of Independent Member of Parliament Kevin Maingrette Read more

Ursm Congratulates Sam On Election Readiness

PHILIPSBURG The Unified Resilient St. Maarten Movement (URSM) extends congratulations to the Soualiga Action Movement (SAM) and its leader, Franklin Meyers, for their readiness to contest in the upcoming snap elections scheduled for July 18, 2024. While URSM remains committed to its distinct vision for the future of St Read more

Statement From Ursm On Mp Kevin MaingretteS Withdrawal From Coalition

PHILIPSBURG The board of the Unified Resilient St. Maarten Movement (URSM) publicly expresses its profound disappointment following the decision by Member of Parliament, Mr. Kevin Maingrette, to withdraw his support from the governing coalition. Mr Read more

Ursm Celebrates The Admittance Of Richinel Brug To Member Of Parliament

PHILIPSBURG The leadership and board of the Unified Resilient St. Maarten Movement (URSM) proudly announce the admittance of Mr. Richinel Brug as the newest incoming Member of Parliament once sworn Read more

Governor Appoints Dr. Nilda Arduin And Drs. Candia Joseph As Informateurs

Harbour View Governor Ajamu Baly requested Dr. Nilda Arduin and Drs. Candia Joseph RO EMIA to accept an assignment as informateurs, as a result of the outcome of the January 11, 2024 elections, the consultations held with the Governor from Friday January 12th to Monday January 15th and the preliminary agreement on political cooperation signed by the 8 elected members of the Unified Resilient St. Maarten Movement, Democratic Party, Party for Progress and Nation Opportunity Wealth.

The Governor requested Dr Read more

Ursm, Dp, Pfp, Now Ink Coalition Agreement To Form New Govt.

From left: NOW leader Christophe Emmanuel, DP leader Sarah Wescot-Williams, URSM leader Dr. Luc Mercelina and PFP leader Melissa Gumbs.

PHILIPSBURG--The Unified Resilient St Read more

Na Maintains Position As Biggest Party In Elections

National Alliance (NA) was the biggest party, according to the preliminary results of yesterdays parliamentary election, earning 3,468 votes. Coming in second was United Peoples (UP) party with 2,837 votes, followed by Unified Resilient St. Maarten Movement (URead more

Ursm Unveils 10-Year Vision For Country St. MaartenS Autonomy

Candidates and supporters of Unified Resilient St Maarten Movement

PHILIPSBURG--Unified Resilient St. Maarten Movement (URSM) has laid out an ambitious roadmap for the next decade, presenting a comprehensive manifesto that addresses key sectors and outlines transformative projects for the future of Country St Read more

The Unified Resilient St. Maarten Movement (URSM) has emerged as a new political party on the island. The party, dressed in white and teal, and led by a duo of roaring Harley Davidsons, made a grand entrance on Nomination day.

Accompanied by young members of a drum band, the pa Read more

Ursm Concerned About Voting Cards Distribution

Party leader Luc Mercelina

PHILIPSBURG--The Unified Resilient St. Maarten Movement (URSM) expressed deep conce Read more

The Importance Of Coming Out To Vote For Members Of Parliament.

Dear Mr. Editor,

URGENT CALL TO ACTION: YOUR VOTE CAN MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE IN ELECTING YOUR MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT

In a critical moment for our democracy, I Joseph G. Peterson, am issuing an impassioned plea to all eligible citizens: your vote holds the key to shaping the future of our Country Sint Maarten. As the upcoming elections for the 15 esteemed seats of the Members of Parliament approach, we urge you to recognize the immense impact your vote can have and join us in a resounding call for active participation in the democratic process.

By casting our votes, we directly contribute to building a more inclusive, progressive, and representative society Read more