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Sarah: More Info Needed About The Chinese Project

PHILIPSBURG--Democratic Party (DP) leader Member of Parliament Sarah Wescot-Williams has questioned whether an economy assessment and an environmental impact assessment has been carried out for the planned multi-million dollar Chinese funded hotel project on Belair beachfront Read more

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Dp Shares Party’S Governing Vision With The People

PHILIPSBURG – As a way of communicating the Democratic Party’s (DP) vision document, referred to by many as a manifesto, the DP has presented a hard copy to several key organizations on island.

By doing so, the candidates want to underline their dedication to the people in general and the importance of these organizations in helping DP realize its 3 key ambitions of creating jobs, establishing stability and maintaining values.

These presentations are in no way seeking endorsement, rather the recipients are members of the community who wish to be informed and are open to receiving a copy of all parties’ programs.

Some of the organizations, which received DP’s Vision Document include the Electoral Council, Windward Islands Teacher’s Union (WITU), the Marine & Trade Association, Philipsburg Jubilee Library, among many others Read more

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Parliament Will Meet On Labour, Timeshare Today

PHILIPSBURG--Parliament is scheduled to meet today, Wednesday, in two separate Central Committee meetings, starting at 11:00am and 2:00pm in Parliament House.

  The first meeting has on the agenda the draft initiative ordinance to revise the rules on Timeshare (Timeshare Ordinance) and the draft initiative ordinance establishing a Timeshare Authority (St. Maarten Timeshare Authority Ordinance). Member of Parliament (MP) Sarah Wescot-Williams is the initiator of both laws and will defend them before her colleague MPs Read more

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Mp Tamara Leonard Questions Financial Impact On Effective Functioning Of Justice Chain

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten  –  Member of Parliament (MP) Tamara Leonard has questioned the impact of Government’s flagging financial state on the effective functioning of the country’s justice chain via a letter to both Finance Minister Richard Gibson and Justice Minister Edson Kirindongo. 

Leonard of the United People’s (UP) party stated in her letter she was directing the questions both ministers “considering the severity of the situation” based on information she has gathered Read more

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Dp Faction Not Consulted With Decision Taken By Pm Marlin Regarding Cgc

Philipsburg, Sint Maarten — “As a coalition partner in this government, I regret that I/we have not been apprised of the decision by the Prime Minister to ask the Members of the Corporate  Governance Council (CGC) to make their positions available”, stated MP Sarah Wescot-Williams.

In fact, decisions of this nature are precisely what belong on the table of all coalition partners Read more

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Dp Faction Not Consulted With Decision Taken By Pm Regarding Cgc

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - "As a coalition partner in this government, I regret that I/we have not been apprised of the decision by the Prime Minister to ask the Members of the Corporate Governance Council (CGC) to make their positions available",stated MP Sarah Wescot-Williams.

In fact, decisions of this nature are precisely what belong on the table of all coalition partners Read more

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Wuite On Gibbes: “26% Youth Unemployment Is “Nuts”’

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — At Oral Gibbes’”Speaking of Everything” show DP No#3 Jorien Wuite was highly critical of the current situation of youth unemployment on Sint Maarten. Stressing the need for rapid expansion of their possibilities on island, she called the current percentage of 26% youth unemployment “nuts”.

“We are in a highly competitive region Read more

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Foresee Thanks Finance Minister For Revisited Tax Legislation For Non-Profits

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — It’s with great pleasure and gratitude that the Foresee (4C) Foundation read the recent communication through our local media that the Minister of Finance has taken a firm decision to adjust the legislation on filing taxes, understandably under certain conditions.

Believing in the 4Cs of Communication, Collaboration, Creativity and Critical thinking, we sincerely thank all persons and entities who have played a crucial role in this process, “foreseeing,” recognizing and acknowledging the crucial role that non-profit NGOs and numerous volunteers make for the betterment of St Read more

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Foresee Foundation Thanks The Minister Of Finance And All Who Revisited Tax Legislation For Non-Profit Foundations

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - It’s with great pleasure and gratitude that the Foresee (4C) Foundation read the recent communication through our local media that the Minister of Finance has taken a firm decision to adjust the legislation on filing taxes, understandably under certain conditions.

Believing in the 4Cs of Communication, Collaboration, Creativity and Critical thinking, we sincerely thank all persons and entities who have played a crucial role in this process, “foreseeing”, recognizing and acknowledging the crucial role that non-profit NGOs and numerous volunteers make for the betterment of St Read more

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Pm Marlin Attends Inauguration Of Dr President Medina

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC – Prime Minister (PM) William Marlin returned home from the Dominican Republic on Wednesday, August 17, having attended the inauguration of Danilo Medina as the President of that country.

The two-day event was attended by an array of international guests including royals, cardinals, Presidents, Prime Ministers, Ministers, and ambassadors, as well as representatives of international organizations.

Marlin, in his capacity as Prime Minister of St Read more

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Sarah To Defend Timeshare Laws In Parliament Today

PHILIPSBURG--Member of Parliament (MP) Sarah Wescot-Williams will add another milestone to her long list of firsts today, Tuesday, when she becomes the first MP to defend an initiative law in the legislature.

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Parliamentary Meeting With Justice Minister Postponed

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten – The Parliamentary plenary public meeting that was scheduled to deliberate on the Ministry of Justice and its relationship within the Kingdom did not take place on Monday.

The meeting was to have been held at 2.00 pm and was at the request of Members of Parliament (MPs) MP Leona Marlin-Romeo, MP Read more

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Mp Wescot-Williams Wishes Students All The Best For New School Year

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - As we approach the beginning of a new school year, MP Wescot-Williams extends best wishes to all students, parents, teachers and staff for a productive, rewarding and enjoyable school year filled with many excellent opportunities.

She remains hopeful and dedicated to ensuring that our younger generation both in school on island and those abroad will be able to find employment that meet their desires Read more

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Dp Initiates Youth “Wish List" On Int'l Youth Day

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - On Friday, the Democratic Party (DP) kicked off its commitment to the United Nations International Youth Day which is globally observed on August 12th.

Dwayne Griffith, the former president of the Sint Maarten Youth Parliament had the honor of being the first one to write down his wishes for Sint Maarten’s future. The DP is aiming at collecting large amounts of youth wishes as input for safeguarding their future, putting together a true Sint Maarten youngsters “Wish List”.

From his function as a youth advocate for Sint Maarten, Dwayne remains politically neutral, but was happy to provide a proper kickoff to DP’s commitment to youth Read more

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Dp Thanks Minister Lee For Delivering “Real Change”

PHIIPSBURG – The Democratic Party (DP) is very proud of Health Minister Emil Lee for his efforts in making the development of a new hospital a transparent process.

Member of Parliament (MP) and Leader of DP Sarah Wescot-Williams is pleased that the people of St Read more

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Dp Thanks Minister Lee For Delivering Real Change

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - The Democratic Party is very proud of Minister Lee for his efforts to making the development of a new hospital a transparent process. Member of Parliament and Leader of the DP Sarah Wescot-Williams is pleased that the people of Sint Maarten will now be able to receive the needed healthcare services they deserve in addition to reducing referrals abroad which will also keep money circulating in our economy and allows loved ones to be with each other during their medical treatments.

The announcement of the winning bidder on Sunday August 2nd signals the start of building the long awaited new Sint Maarten General hospital Read more

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Dp Leader Still Fighting For Electoral Reform

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - Leader of the DP, Chair-lady the Honorable Sarah Wescot-Williams Monday addressed the matter of finding a solution for the ship jumping phenomenon that has plagued the island.

She stated that Read more

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Hope leader became emotional as she made a statement.

PHILIPSBURG:--- Of the nine political parties that submitted their list to the voting bureau on Monday, only three of them handed in a list with a full slate of 23 candidates. They are the United Peoples Party (UPP), United St. Maarten’s People Party (USP), and the National Alliance (NA).
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NA can accomplish

PHILIPSBURG:--- All 23 candidates that postulated on the National Alliance slate for the September 26th, 2016 parliamentary elections called on the voters of St. Maarten to give them a majority in parliament and full mandate in order for them to bring about stability in St. Maarten. Most of the candidates, when presented to the sizeable gathering at the National Alliance headquarters in Sucker Garden, pleaded with the people of St Read more

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Dp To Start Radio Program ‘Voice Of Dp’

PHILIPSBURG – Voice of DP can be heard weekly on 98.1 Pearl FM, starting Tuesday, August 2, from 5:30pm-6:30 pm

Voice of DP will provide the St. Maarten electorate with vital information on the electoral process, and give them an opportunity to ask questions on a variety of issues Read more

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Dp And Upp Family, Friends Commemorate Birthday Of Late Dr. Claude Wathey

PHILIPSBURG – The annual wreath laying at the statue of the late Dr. A. Claude Wathey was held on Sunday, July 24, in commemoration of what would have been Wathey’s 90th birthday.

As is customary, representatives of the Democratic Party (DP) and the United People’s Party (UPP) laid wreaths along with Dr Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- A message of hope permeated the air as DP and UPP family and friends commemorated the birthday of the late Dr. A. Claude Wathey, co-founder of the DP.

The annual wreath laying at the statue of the late Dr Read more

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NA looking for 10 seats and four years in office to complete the work they started.

Dawn Beach:--- The National Alliance congress held at the Westin Dawn Beach was packed to capacity as their supporters turn out in large numbers.
At the congress several awards  were  given out to long standing supporters who stood beside the party ever since it was established in 1975 Read more

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Ministerio Vsa Recibe 3 Ofertas Para La Construcción Del Nuevo Hospital De St. Maarten

Por Máximo Castro

Philipsburg – St. Maarten está a un paso más hacia la realización de la construcción del nuevo Hospital de St. Maarten. “A medida que seguimos trabajando dijo en el Ministerio VSA, avanzamos hacia la creación de un sistema médico de alta calidad que sea asequible y de fácil acceso para las personas”, dijo el ministro de VSA Emil Lee.

Durante la Conferencia Prensa del Consejo de Ministros de ayer miércoles 20, el Ministro Lee indicó que el Ministerio VSA, junto a SZV, y SMMC recibieron el lunes 18, tres ofertas completas para la construcción del nuevo Centro Médico de St Read more

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