Unbiased look at the Sint Maarten Elections
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 Candidates in this article:
PHILIPSBURG:--- MP Sarah Wescot-Williams: I want hard guarantees from the Government for the uninterrupted continuation of the airport reconstruction since they condoned sacking the CEO.
Brian Mingo, the CEO of the Princess Juliana International Airport has been fired, with 2 months' notice, and relieved of his duties immediately Read more
Sarah Says Country Can Run Out Of Liquidity In 2 Months
UD MP Sarah Wescot-Williams during the press conference.
Central Committee Meeting Of Parliament Concerning The Financial Status Of Nv G.E.B.E.
PHILIPSBURG:---The House of Parliament will sit in a Central Committee meeting on Wednesday, March 31, 2021.
The Committee meeting is scheduled for 11.00 hrs. at the House of Parliament. The Minister of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment, and Infrastructure will be in attendance.
The agenda point is:The (financial) status of NV G.E.B.E. (IS/1135/2019-2020 dated August 18, 2020, and IS/ 169/2020-2021 dated November 16, 2020)This meeting was requested by MP S.A Read more
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
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
PHILIPSBURG:--- March 8, 2021, marked International Women's Day 2021. This day was celebrated around the world in recognition of the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women and also brought awareness to areas that need improvement for gender equity and inclusion. This year, International Womens Day was themed Choose To Challenge.
As part of the global celebration, the University of St.Martin (USM), TelEm N.V and the Produce Wealth Revolution (PWR) Agency came together in a collaborative effort to produce Oualichi Politics - a virtual panel discussion highlighting seven (7) of the islands most influential women in the political arena Read more
Press Conference March 11Th, 2021 Mp Wescot-Williams
Member of Parliament of St Maarten Hon. Sarah Wescot-Williams in a press conference on March 11, 2021.
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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 ~
Prime Minister Silveria E. Jacobs International WomenS Day Commemoration Speech
Today March 8, 2021 on International Womens Day, it gives me great pleasure to celebrate the accomplishments, and leadership of women all around the world. We have come a long way, from when we were not allowed to vote, make decisions or hold certain functions to breaking the molds set by men throughout history. We have seen women rise to the occasion, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, and exhibit leadership skills in protecting their communities in governments around the world.
This years International Womens Day theme is Choose to Challenge raising awareness against bias and taking action for equality Read more
PHILIPSBURG:--- Today March 8, 2021, on International Womens Day, it gives me great pleasure to celebrate the accomplishments, and leadership of women all around the world. We have come a long way, from when we were not allowed to vote, make decisions or hold certain functions to breaking the molds set by men throughout history. We have seen women rise to the occasion, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, and exhibit leadership skills in protecting their communities in governments around the world Read more
Today March 8, 2021 on International Womens Day, it gives me great pleasure to celebrate the accomplishments, and leadership of women all around the world. We have come a long way, from when we were not allowed to vote, make decisions or hold certain functions to breaking the molds set by men throughout history. We have seen women rise to the occasion, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, and exhibit leadership skills in protecting their communities in governments around the world. This years
International Womens Day theme is Choose to Challenge raising awareness against bias and taking action for equality Read more
Minister Of Justice Advised To Collaborate With Other Ministries With The Overhaul Of Residency Permits Policy.
PHILIPSBURG:--- Minister of Justice Anna Richardson appeared in the parliament on Wednesday and made a detailed presentation to the justice committee of parliament was told that while she took the bull by its horns to deal with the immigration situation on St. Maarten she must collaborate with the other ministries before writing such a detailed policy.Questions were raised about the concubine agreement that has been using and accepted on St Read more
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 Candidates in this article:
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 Candidates in this article:
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 Candidates in this article:
Committee Of Education, Culture, Youth And Sports Affairs Of Parliament (Cecysa) To Meet In A Continuation Meeting With Representatives Of Various Organizations In The Field Of Special Education.
PHILIPSBURG:--- The Committee of Education, Culture, Youth, and Sports Affairs of Parliament will meet in a session on February 18, 2021. The committee meeting, which was adjourned on November 17, 2020, will be reconvened on Thursday at 10.00 hrs. Representatives of various organizations in the field of special education will be present.The agenda point is:Special education: Status of initiatives, programs, and needs in the community (IS/1146/2019-2020 dated August 24, 2020)This meeting was requested by MP M.D Read more
Government Hiding Behind Corporate Governance AndShunning Its Role As Sole Shareholder.
Philipsburg, St. Maarten, The letter by the Director for Latin America and the Caribbean Region of the World Bank, regarding PJIA Holding Boards alleged intention to dismiss PJIAs Managing Director, Brian Mingo does not come as a surprise. In fact, had nothing been said by those involved in the reconstruction and financing of the Princess Juliana International Airport when the Holdings intention was made public, that would have been worrisome, said MP Sarah Wescot-Williams in a recent statement.
I have publicly questioned the motives of the Government and the Holding Board of the Airport on this matter and I cautioned that this could have an adverse effect, especially given the manner in which this affair played out in public Read more
Government Hiding Behind Corporate Governance And Shunning Its Role As Sole Shareholder.
Philipsburg, St. Maarten The letter by the Director for Latin America and the Caribbean Region of the World Bank, regarding PJIA Holding Boards alleged intention to dismiss PJIAs Managing Director, Brian Mingo does not come as a surprise. In fact, had nothing been said by those involved in the reconstruction and financing of the Princess Juliana International Airport when the Holdings intention was made public, that would have been worrisome, said MP Sarah Wescot-Williams in a recent statement.
PHILIPSBURG:--- The letter by the Director for Latin America and the Caribbean Region of the World Bank, regarding PJIA Holding Boards alleged intention to dismiss PJIAs Managing Director, Brian Mingo does not come as a surprise. In fact, had nothing been said by those involved in the reconstruction and financing of the Princess Juliana International Airport when the Holdings intention was made public, that would have been worrisome, said MP Sarah Wescot-Williams in a recent statement Read more
Continuation Central Committee Meeting Of Parliament Regarding The Financial Status Of The Telem Group Of Companies.
PHILIPSBURG:--- The House of Parliament will sit in a Central Committee meeting on February 5, 2021. The Central Committee meeting which was adjourned on November 6, 2020, will be reconvened on Friday at 14.00 hrs. The Minister of General Affairs will be in attendance.
The agenda point is:The (financial) status of the Telem Group of Companies (IS/1135/2019-2020 dated August 18, 2020)This meeting was requested by MP S.A. Wescot-Williams, MP M.D Read more
Continuation Central Committee Meeting Of Parliament Regarding The Financial Status Of The Bureau Telecommunications And Post St. Maarten.
PHILIPSBURG:---The House of Parliament will sit in a Central Committee meeting on February 5, 2021. The Central Committee meeting which was adjourned on December 7, 2020, will be reconvened on Friday at 10.00 hrs. The Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport, and Telecommunication will be present.
The agenda point is:The (financial) status of the Bureau Telecommunications and Post St. Maarten (IS/1135/2019-2020 dated August 18, 2020, and IS/169/2020-2021 dated November 16, 2020)
This meeting was requested by MP S.A Read more
Mp Emmanuel: This Is A BadGovernment, It Has To Go
~ Says some MPs are travesty of representation ~
PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — Independent Member of Parliament Christopher Emmanuel on Wednesday said it may be easy for other MPs to dismiss him as forceful in defending the people of St. Maarten, but he gets the distinct feeling that the same MPs are completely disconnected from the people and they have to go.
MP Emmanuel said he cannot fathom how MPs supporting the currently Council of Ministers and Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs can accept laws that will hurt their people Read more
~ Says some MPs are a travesty of representation ~
PHILIPSBURG:--- Independent Member of Parliament Christopher Emmanuel on Wednesday said it may be easy for other MPs to dismiss him as forceful in defending the people of St. Maarten, but he gets the distinct feeling that the same MPs are completely disconnected from the people and they have to go. MP Emmanuel said he cannot fathom how MPs supporting the current Council of Ministers and Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs can accept laws that will hurt their people Read more