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Source: 721 News
16 Feb 2017 01:25 AM

Committees Of Parliament To Tackle Outstanding Matters

PHILIPSBURG – The chairpersons and vice-chairpersons of the parliamentary committees were recently elected to guide the work of these committees on behalf of the Parliament of St. Maarten.

Chairlady of Parliament Sarah Wescot-Williams has facilitated the work of these committees by providing all the committee chairpersons with the matters, which have been referred to the committees Read more


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Source: 721 News
14 Feb 2017 02:14 AM

Minister Jacobs Attends “Shing Din” For Special Needs Citizens

ST. LOUIS, Saint Martin – On Saturday, February 11, Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport Affairs, Silveria Jacobs attended the first annual “Shing Din” at the cultural site of St. Louis.

The “Shing Din” was an event put together by the Rambaud-St. Louis Fete Association and hosted the special needs citizens of both the French and Dutch side Read more


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Source: SMN-News
13 Feb 2017 08:44 PM

Minister Jacobs Attends “Shing Din” For Special Needs Citizens.

St. Louis:--- On Saturday, February 11th, 2017, Minister of Education, Culture, Youth, and Sports Affairs, Silveria Jacobs attended the first annual “Shing Din” at the cultural site of St. Louis. The “Shing Din” was an event put together by the Rambaud-St. Louis Fete Association and hosted the special needs citizens of both the French and Dutch side Read more


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Source: 721 News
11 Feb 2017 11:08 AM

Chairlady Of Parliament Sets The Stage For Handling Draft Laws

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — From the outset of the Central Committee meeting of Parliament on Friday, February 10, dealing with the draft law “Rules for Administrative Enforcement,” Chairlady Sarah Wescot-Williams made it clear that Members of Parliament will be given the time and opportunity to delve into the depth and width of this necessary, but very technical piece of draft law.

The handling will not be delayed, but neither will Parliament rush through this draft law Read more


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Source: SMN-News
10 Feb 2017 07:13 PM

Chairlady Of Parliament Sets The Stage For Handling Draft Laws.

From the outset of the Central Committee meeting of Parliament on Friday, dealing with the draft law "Rules for Administrative Enforcement", the Chairlady Mrs. Wescot-Williams made it clear that members of Parliament will be given the time and opportunity to delve into the depth and width of this necessary, but very technical piece of draft law.
The handling will not be delayed, but neither will Parliament rush through this draft law.
Already the Chairlady has pointed out that she will break down the law in main parts, making the deliberations more manageable and constructive.
The meetings, in the Chair's view, should, in addition to providing the MPs the opportunity to apply debate draft laws and topics, also serve as informational exchanges for the public at large.
During today's initial deliberations on the "Rules for Administrative Enforcement", the Chairlady explained the gist of the law as follows:
How does the government administration enforce compliance with existing laws? Who makes up the reports of such? How are persons notified that they are or that they have acted in contravention of a law or rule? How far can the government go with sanctions against citizens?
A plus point in this respect, she pointed out, is that the draft eliminates bias in handling such cases.
Secondly, where such is possible, infringements will be dealt with administratively (by the government) rather than criminally.
The draft law was initiated by the government, hence the presentation of such by the Minister of Justice, Mr Read more


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Source: 721 News
03 Feb 2017 01:28 AM

Wescot-Williams: Acu Can Strengthen The Socio-Economic Fabric Of Society

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — President of the Parliament of St. Maarten Hon. Sarah Wescot-Williams in attendance at the opening of the ACU’s office on St. Maarten. Several members of this credit union reside on St. Maarten and were quite pleased now that the services are brought to St. Maarten.

Credit unions are organizations of persons (members) who save at the institution and also are able to borrow Read more


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Source: 721 News
03 Feb 2017 01:14 AM

President Of The Parliament Wescott-Williams: Mr. York’S Life Story Is Indeed One Worth Recording.

Seen here with the President of Parliament during the celebration on Saturday.

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — I was privileged and honored to celebrate with family and friends, St. Maarten’s illustrious centenarian, Mr. Freddy York. Fittingly so, the family of Mr. York celebrated this milestone with him in grand style, and in true St. Maarten tradition kicked off the celebrations with a church service in his honor on Friday.

“I was thankful for the opportunity to offer words of congratulations on both occasions and stressed the need for the lives of St Read more


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Source: SMN-News
01 Feb 2017 07:07 PM

PHILIPSBURG:--- Recently, Parliament held a meeting to discuss the appointment of a quartermaster for the Integrity Chamber by the Dutch Government. Most Parliamentarians, however, overlooked the fact that the discussion had to be focused on the process, the procedure, the legality and the validity of said appointment. With the exception of MP Sarah Wescot-Williams, parliamentarians and members of government spoke more about the Integrity Chamber Read more


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Source: 721 News
30 Jan 2017 12:38 AM

Sxm In The Whirlwind Of Dutch Politics

A lot of indignation reigned during the discussions on the appointment of a quartermaster by the Dutch government and rightfully so. The Dutch minister (Plasterk) has, however, remained undeterred and firm: “The quarter master will come, it was an agreement and SXM procrastinated.”

Did we?

The govt. of SXM learned of the appointment via the press, evoking a caution from the Finance Minister Gibson that newspapers can be wrong. True, in this world of “false news,” even newspapers can be tricked.

However, in the Netherlands, this news was an orchestrated part of simultaneous and official publications Read more


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Source: 721 News
27 Jan 2017 04:29 PM

Let Us Not Blame The Dutch

The appointment of Quartermaster Hans Leijtens, last week, came as a shock to our politicians. The Honorable Prime Minister said he was flabbergasted. The Honorable President of Parliament called the appointment provocative and Member of Parliament, Theo Heyliger, described it as vindictive.

And of course, the Dutch Minister of Home Affairs and Kingdom Relations Ronald Plasterk, gets the blame Read more


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SMCP
Source: SMN-News
25 Jan 2017 04:55 PM

PHILIPSBURG:--- The appointment of Quartermaster Hans Leijtens, last week, came as a shock to our politicians. The Honorable Prime Minister said he was flabbergasted. The Honorable President of Parliament called the appointment provocative and Member of Parliament, Theo Heyliger, described it as vindictive. And of course, the Dutch Minister of Home Affairs and Kingdom Relations, Ronald Plasterk, gets the blame Read more


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Source: The Daily Herald
24 Jan 2017 06:47 AM

Sarah: St. Maarten Should Revisit Its Relationship In Dutch Kingdom

~ Parliament meets on quartermaster Thursday ~

PHILIPSBURG--Chairperson of Parliament Sarah Wescot-Williams said on Monday that St. Maarten should seriously re-examine its relationship within the Dutch Kingdom.

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Source: The Daily Herald
16 Jan 2017 07:30 AM

Sarah: Sudden Appointment Of Quartermaster Is ‘Provocative’

PHILIPSBURG--“Provocative” is how Democratic Party (DP) leader Member of Parliament Sarah Wescot-Williams has described the appointment by the Dutch Government of a quartermaster for St. Maarten’s “non-existing Integr Read more


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SMCP
Source: 721 News
12 Jan 2017 10:03 PM

Parliament Should Take The People’S Business Seriously

The entire top brass of Parliament has flown off to Curaçao, for the entire week of January 9, to attend the Tripartite meetings and the Interparliamentary Kingdom Consultations (IPKO).

While the President of Parliament, MP Sarah Wescot-Williams, and First and Second Vice Presidents, MP drs. Rudolphe Samuel and MP Frans Richardson, respectively, are off island, the Parliament of St Read more


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Source: SMN-News
11 Jan 2017 08:51 PM

PHILIPSBURG:--- The entire top brass of Parliament has flown off to Curaçao, for the entire week of January 9th, to attend the Tripartite meetings and the Interparliamentary Kingdom Consultations (IPKO).
While the President of Parliament, MP Sarah Wescot-Williams, and First and Second Vice Presidents, MP drs. Rudolphe Samuel and MP Frans Richardson, respectively, are off island, the Parliament of Sint Maarten is left without a leader Read more


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Source: 721 News
07 Jan 2017 11:02 PM

Delegation Leaves For Ipko In Curaçao

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten РFrom January 10-13, 2017 delegations from the Parliaments of the Netherlands, Cura̤ao, Aruba and St. Maarten will be meeting in Cura̤ao for the Interparliamentary Kingdom Consultations (IPKO).

The four parliamentary delegations will be discussing a number of issues that include economic opportunities, energy and climate change, the vision for the ideal Kingdom in 2040, youth, issues with pension (AOV/AWW) of students, double language test, right of initiative for Kingdom laws for the Parliaments of Curaçao, Aruba and St Read more


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Source: SMN-News
07 Jan 2017 03:28 PM

Delegation Leaves For Tripartite And Interparliamentary Kingdom Consultations (Ipko) In Curaçao.

From January 10-13, 2017 delegations from the Parliaments of the Netherlands, Curaçao, Aruba and Sint Maarten will be meeting in Curaçao for the Interparliamentary Kingdom Consultations (IPKO).
The four parliamentary delegations will be discussing a number of issues that include economic opportunities, energy and climate change, the vision for the ideal Kingdom in 2040, youth, issues with pension (AOV/AWW) of students, double language test, right of initiative for Kingdom laws for the Parliaments of Curaçao, Aruba and Sint Maarten, status of the Kingdom law on Dispute regulation, integrity, Constitutional Court and health care Read more


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Source: The Daily Herald
07 Jan 2017 05:50 AM

Council Of Advice Not Positive On Expansion Of Constitutional Court

PHILIPSBURG--There is no need to expand the scope of the Constitutional Court to tackle disputes between Parliament and the Council of Ministers, because there are sufficient existing institutions to handle such, the Council of Advice said in a response to an initiative draft law submitted by Democratic Party (DP) Member of Parliament Sarah Read more


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Source: 721 News
06 Jan 2017 10:10 PM

Wescot-Williams: 2017 – A Year Of Challenges And Opportunities

Video Press Conference: Chairperson of Parliament Sarah Wescot-Williams

PHILIPSBURG – During her first press conference for 2017, on Thursday, January 5, Chairperson of Parliament Sarah Wescot-Williams wished all a prosperous, Happy New Year.

She deemed 2017, “a year that’s really facing challenges, but also a year of opportunities and it behooves all of us to look for and seize those opportunities.”

She reflected on the elections of September 26, 2016 Read more


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Source: The Daily Herald
06 Jan 2017 07:51 PM

Parliament Building Lease To Be Renewed

PHILIPSBURG--The lease on the Parliament House on Wilhelminastraat will very likely be renewed by Government. The current lease, costing taxpayers some US $96,000 per month, will expire in September.

  Despite Parliament having an Ad Hoc Committee for the preparing and building of an actual Parliament House, not much has been done in the past years. Land still has to be identified for such a building along with financing for the project.

  Parliament Chairwoman Sarah Wescot-Williams said on Friday: “Clearly, we are not going to have a new Parliament Building by the time the lease runs out and so we are going to have to negotiate a possible extension of the lease of this building.”

  Parliament has been operating out of the former Caribbean Palm building at the corner Front Street and Wilhelminastraat since 2011 Read more


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Source: The Daily Herald
23 Dec 2016 02:26 PM

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


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Source: SMN-News
16 Dec 2016 06:57 PM

Lengthy Budget Debate Ended On Friday With Upp Members Voting Against For The 2017 Budget.

7 motions also passed.

PHILIPSBURG:--- After nine days of budget debate 10 Members of Parliament, those forming the current coalition NA, USP and DP MP’s voted in favor of the 2017 budget, while three of the UPP MP’s voted against Read more


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Source: The Daily Herald
14 Dec 2016 05:54 AM

Sarah: Govt. Needs To Admit It Can’T Handle Dump Alone

PHILIPSBURG--It is time for Government to admit that it cannot handle the situation with the dump alone and it needs to call an international group to assist with the way forward, said Democratic Party (DP) leader Member of Parliament (MP) Sarah Wescot-Williams during Tuesday’s debate on the draft 2017 budget Read more


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Source: 721 News
05 Dec 2016 11:38 PM

Parliament And The Budget

Wycliffe Smith Leader of the St. Maarten Christian Party

Parliament’s website states that Parliament has two main tasks, namely to act as co-legislator and to exercise control over Government’s policies. The budget is an excellent example of co-legislation. It is drafted by the Government, but must be approved by Parliament in order for it to become a law.

On Monday, December 5, the Central Committee of Parliament, which consists of all fifteen members of Parliament, will meet to discuss the 2017 Budget of Country St Read more


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