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Hasani Ellis Tipped To Be Deputy Minister In Hague

Hasani Ellis

PHILIPSBURG--St. Maartener Hasani Ellis is tipped to be the country’s Deputy Minister Plenipotentiary in The Hague. He is currently undergoing justice and integrity screening.

  Ellis was a candidate with the Democratic Party (DP) of Member of Parliament Sarah Wescot-Williams in the September 26 Parliamentary election, but did not earn a seat in Parliament Read more

HARBOUR VIEW:--- On December 16th, 2016, His Excellency the Governor of Sint Maarten, drs. E.B. Holiday, received the final report, including the Governing Program 2016 – 2020, Stability For Prosperity from formateur William Marlin.
The formateur has accepted the commission to form a new government supported by a majority in Parliament comprised of the NA-fraction, the USP-fraction, and the DP-fraction Read more

Minister Plenipotentiary Hosts A Post-St. Maarten Day Event

THE HAGUE--Minister Plenipotentiary Henrietta Doran-York recently held a post-St. Maarten Day event in the St. Maarten House in The Hague for St. Maarteners residing in The Netherlands.

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The HAGUE:--- On November 26th, 2016, Minister Plenipotentiary Henrietta Doran-York, held a Post Sint Maarten Day event, in order to mark the day, with fellow Sint Maarteners residing in The Netherlands.
Minister Doran York and her staff, welcomed Sint Maarteners from various cities throughout The Netherlands, who found their way to the Cabinet, also known as the Sint Maarten House, where they all joined in the commemoration of the nation’s day.
In attendance were among others, many persons who during their younger years, actively contributed to the development of Sint Maarten in various capacities and who, while residing in the Netherlands are still active on a voluntary basis, ensuring that the younger generation of Sint Maarteners, find their way in the Netherlands.
Also participating in the event, were various young professionals and students alike.
In her congratulatory address, the Minister emphasized the need for those in The Netherlands as well as those living on Sint Maarten, to continue to work in harmony and togetherness for the benefit of their Country and its people.
She told those present, that once again, they are experiencing, how coming together, even if for a few hours, can allow all present to reminisce and enjoy each other’s company, while being updated on the latest developments of back home, and discussing what their contribution can be towards helping to build up their young Country.

“We must also always acknowledge our forefathers, who have paved the way for us, and in whose footsteps, we now follow to bring about unity, and the changes and stability needed, as we endeavor to develop our beautiful Sint Maarten”, Minister Doran-York stated.
She encouraged those present to hold their heritage in high esteem, through their actions within the communities in which they work, study and reside, and by being positive examples to the many persons making the Netherlands their home, and in particular the younger ones.
In referring to the collaboration between, the minister and her staff, together with other volunteers to make the evening a resounding success, the Minister said that this was a clear indication of the willingness of our people to come together and unite in an atmosphere of belonging and unity.
“We are a privileged people, and we have so much to be thankful for Read more

PHILIPSBURG:--- Rumors are circulating on social media (Facebook) and throughout the community claiming that the current coalition agreement between the National Alliance (NA), the United St. Maarten People’s Party (USP) and the Democratic Party (DP) fell through and that talks are currently taking place between the United Peoples Party (UPP), United St Read more

National Alliance Wants 10 Seats For Stable Govt.

SUCKER GARDEN–The white party, National Alliance (NA), presented 23 candidates to its supporters at the new party headquarters in Sucker Garden on Sunday afternoon. The party will present its list on Monday, led by veteran politician and sitting Prime Minister William Marlin.

  The inclusion of younger candidates shows the party’s vision for the future, according to Marlin, who presented the candidates Read more

THE HAGUE:--- Minister Plenipotentiary of Sint Maarten Henrietta Doran-York welcomed the 31 newly arrived students of Sint Maarten to her Cabinet on Friday August 5th 2016, where the spent the entire day receiving information on the various ways that the Cabinet can be of assistance to them, being introduced to the various Sint Maarten established organizations in The Netherlands, receiving information on housing and insurances among other things Read more

PHILIPSBURG:---- Minister Plenipotentiary Henrietta Doran-York, although very pleased with the quantity of Security officers that are in the public as well as the private sector throughout Sint Maarten, is also of the opinion that it is widely noticeable that the quality of many of these officers, is way below par.

It is therefore that on Tuesday July 26th, 2016, the Minister Doran-York met with Mr Read more

PHILIPSBURG:--- Honorable Minister Plenipotentiary of Sint Maarten Henrietta Doran-York, stationed in The Netherlands, recently paid a working visit to Sint Maarten, where she had several informative visits with among others the Prime Minister William Marlin and various Government Ministers on Sint Maarten.
In the meetings with Prime Minister Marlin, Minister Doran-York updated the Prime Minister on the state of affairs of her Cabinet Read more

Kingdom Government Shoots Reform Proposals Down

St. Maarten News – The kingdom government has serious objections to the proposed anti-ship jumping measures the Marlin cabinet has in mind. If the government does not address these objections, Minister Ronald Plasterk (Kingdom Relations) writes in a letter for Minister Plenipotentiary Henrietta Doran-York, “You will have to reckon with the possibility that the changes to the State regulation will meet with objections from the kingdom government.”

In gentle terms, the kingdom government has shot down the proposal before it has reached the parliament Read more

Minister Lee Impressed With St. Maarten House

From left: Parveen Boertje, Kelly Busby, Minister Emil Lee, Perry Geerlings, Margie van Gijn and Carol Voges. Photo contributed

THE HAGUE – Minister Emil Lee (Public Health, social Development and Labor) paid a courtesy visit to the Cabinet of Minister Plenipotentiary where he met with the staff of the St Maarten House.

In the absence of Minister Plenipotentiary Henrietta Doran-York, Minister Lee was received by the director of the cabinet, Perry Geerlings.

Minister Lee was given a tour and orientation, where he was introduced to the staff, and enlightened about their function and specific fields of expertise Read more

Minister Lee Visits St. Maarten House In The Hague

PHILIPSBURG – As part of Minister of Health Emil Lee’s working visit to the Netherlands, he paid a courtesy visit to the Cabinet of the Minister Plenipotentiary (St. Maarten House) in The Hague where he met with staff of the St. Maarten House.

In the absence of Minister of Plenipotentiary Henrietta Doran-York, who is presently on a working visit, Minister Lee was received and welcomed by Director of the cabinet Perry Geerlings Read more

St. Maarten Represented At Brussels Commemoration

THE HAGUE--St. Maarten Justice Minister Edison Kirindongo and St. Maarten Minister Plenipotentiary in The Hague Henrietta Doran-York attended the commemoration for the Brussels attacks at the Belgian embassy in The Hague on Wednesday.

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AMSTERDAM/PHILIPSBURG:--- Minister of Justice Mr. Edson Kirindongo started his working visit to the Netherlands on Tuesday by meeting with the Progress Committee for Sint Maarten regarding the Plans of Approach for the Sint Maarten Police Force and the Pointe Blanche Prison. The meeting was hosted by Minister Plenipotentiary Henrietta Doran-York at the Sint Maarten House in The Hague and severed as a follow-up meeting to the meeting which was held between the Justice Minister and the Progress Committee on Sint Maarten in February Read more

Minister Meets With Progress Committee

HOLLAND — Minister of Justice Mr. Edson Kirindongo started his working visit to the Netherlands on Tuesday by meeting with the Progress Committee for Sint Maarten regarding the Plans of Approach for the Sint Maarten Police Force and the Pointe Blanche Prison.

The meeting was hosted by Minister Plenipotentiary Henrietta Doran-York at the Sint Maarten House in The Hague and severed as a follow-up meeting to the meeting which was held between the Justice Minister and the Progress Committee on Sint Maarten in February.

Minister Kirindongo used the opportunity to exchange thoughts with the committee, to inform them of his plans for the Prison and the Police Force and also to present measures taken towards strengthening the organizational capacity, increasing efficiency and further improving the operations of both entities.

Picture: Sint Maarten House Acting-Director Mrs Read more

Doran-York Honours 6 For Intl. Women’S Day

THE HAGUE--Minister Plenipotentiary Henrietta Doran-York honoured six women of St. Maarten descent who are living in The Netherlands ahead of International Women’s Day today, Tuesday.

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Doran-York Fosters Ties With St. Maarten-Oriented Groups

THE HAGUE--Minister Plenipotentiary in The Hague Henrietta Doran-York recently held an introductory meeting with Qualichi Faces Foundation, Unified St. Maarten Connection (USC) and Guidance Counsellors for St. Maarten students in the Netherlands. Doran-York hopes this is the start of closer ties among the foundations and with her o Read more

GREAT BAY (DCOMM):---  On Thursday Prime Minister Hon. William Marlin concluded his first working visit to The Hague, the Netherlands when he met the Vice Chair of the Council of State Piet Hein Donner.

Issues discussed included the appointment of a Sint Maarten representative to the Council of State.

Ever since former Minister of Justice Dennis Richardson vacated the position Sint Maarten did not put forward another candidate Read more

Prime Minister Marlin Meets With Council Of State Vice Chair Piet Hein Donnor

GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) – On Thursday Prime Minister Hon. William Marlin concluded his first working visit to The Hague, the Netherlands when he met the Vice Chair of the Council of State Piet Hein Donner.

Issues discussed included the appointment of a Sint Maarten representative to the Council of State.

Ever since former Minister of Justice Dennis Richardson vacated the position Sint Maarten did not put forward another candidate Read more

Prime Minister Marlin Meets With Dutch Minister For Interior And Kingdom Relations Plasterk

GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) – On Wednesday morning, Prime Minister Hon. William Marlin continued with his working visits in The Hague, the Netherlands when he met with Minister of Interior and Kingdom Relations Hon. Ronald Plasterk.

Prime Minister Marlin described the discussions with the Dutch Minister as fruitful, and views were exchanged on issues such as the financial situation of the country, the Integrity Chamber, and making it possible for students abroad to vote as well as about electoral reform.

Earlier in the week both Ministers had met for dinner at the Hilton Hotel in The Hague.

The Prime Minister was accompanied by Sint Maarten’s Minister Plenipotentiary, Hon Read more

AMSTERDAM/PHILIPSBURG:--- On Wednesday morning, Prime Minister William Marlin continued his visits in The Hague when he met with Minister of Interior and Kingdom Relations, Mr. Ronald Plasterk. The Prime Minister was again accompanied by St. Maarten's Minister Pleni-Potentiary, Mrs. Read more