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Tripartite And Interparliamentary Kingdom Consultations (Ipko) To Be Hosted In Willemstad, Curaao.

PHILIPSBURG:---  From February 28 to March 3, 2023, a delegation of the Parliament of Sint Maarten will participate in the Interparliamentary Kingdom Consultations (IPKO). Delegations from the Parliaments of Aruba, Curaao, the Netherlands, and Sint Maarten will be meeting on Curaao for the IPKO.
The four parliamentary delegations will be discussing several topics that include discussions and presentations on:
Recent developments per country; Better and lasting relationships within the Kingdom: democratic deficit, mutual agreements, and cooperation; a proposal for the Dispute Regulation law; reforms and the Country packages; and the history of slavery and colonialism.
The program will also include a working visit to sites associated with slavery and colonization.
The Interparliamentary Consultations will conclude on Friday, March 3, 2023, with the signing of the agreement list and a joint press conference of the four delegations Read more

Minister Irion Mentions A New Yearly Fee For Lotteries

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Finance Ardwell Irion is consulting with the Ministry of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication (TEATT) on a regulatory framework with a new fee for lotteries on the island, he said on Thursday in response to questions from Member of Parliament (MP) Read more

Continuation Committee Of Finance Of Parliament To Meet With The Minister Of Finance Regarding Tax Reform.

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Committee of Finance of Parliament is scheduled to meet on February 23, 2023.
The Committee meeting, which was adjourned on February 8, 2023, will be reconvened on Thursday at 10.00 hrs. in the General Assembly Chamber of the House at Wilhelminastraat #1 in Philipsburg. The Minister of Finance will be present.

The agenda point is:
The tax reform measures and Government's vision for Tax Reform (IS/928/2021-2022 dated May 23, 2022)
This meeting was requested by MP S.A Read more

Sarah Wants Govt. Pressured For Info On Talk Of Early Elections

UD MP Sarah Wescot-Williams in Parliament on Tuesday.

PHILIPSBURG--United Democrats (UD) Member of Parliament (MP) Read more

Sarah Disappointed Government Still To Decide On Date To Enforce Plastic Ban

A Science Fair project from a local school depicting the consequences of plastic on the environment.

PHILIPSBURG--United Democrats (UD) Member of Parliament (MP) Sarah Wescot-Williams said she is disappointed that g Read more

PHILIPSBURG:--- Member of Parliament and Leader of the United People's UP Party MP Rolando Brison says he echoes the sentiment of so many who are tired of the continuous grandstanding by MP Sarah Wescot-Williams, who has been in government for so long and was part of creating so many of the problems we have today; Questioning things Parliament's motion regarding Mullet Bay, which she ran away from voting on, the progress of the new General Hospital, electoral reforms and many other issues her failures in leadership helped create today Read more

Sarah Says Irion Seems Hesitant To Table Tax Reform In Parliament

PHILIPSBURG--United Democrats (UD) Member of Parliament (MP) Sarah Wescot-Williams said at a press conference on Thursday that Finance Minister Read more

Continuation Urgent Public Meeting Of Parliament With The Minister Of Justice Regarding The Flow And Managing Of The Inmates At The Point Blanche Prison.

PHILIPSBURG:--- The House of Parliament will sit in the continuation of urgent Public meeting no. 12 on February 9, 2023.

The Public meeting, which was adjourned on January 25, 2023, will be reconvened on Thursday at 10.00 hrs. in the General Assembly Chamber of the House at Wilhelminastraat #1 in Philipsburg. The Minister of Justice will return to Parliament to provide answers to the questions posed by Members of Parliament in the first round.

The agenda point is:
Discussion regarding the flow and managing of the inmates at the Point Blanch Prison (IS/363/2022-2023 dated January 19, 2023)
This meeting was requested by MP G.S Read more

Dp Presenta Sus Planes Para Los Prximos 6 Meses

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – Primero es un da de diversin en familia, que reministra los tradicionales das de playa. Con su junta interina establecida y la primera reunin de esta junta celebrada el 3 de febrero, el DP durante el fin de semana describi las actividades para los prximos meses.

La lder de DP, Sarah Wescot, declar que la junta de 11 miembros ha dividido las tareas entre ellos, eligiendo al Sr Read more

PHILIPSBURG:--- With its interim board in place and this boards first meeting held on February 3rd, the DP over the weekend outlined the activities for the coming months.

DP leader Sarah Wescot stated that the 11-member board had divided the tasks among themselves, electing Mr. A. Roberto Richardson as its president.

The first meeting was an introductory meeting, the party leader further explained, but the board also discussed the outline of the partys upcoming events.

The first event is on Saturday, February 25th, when the Party will be having its first Family Fun Day in a very long time, at the traditional location of Kimsha beach.

DP leader, MP Wescot-Williams explained that while this beach is quite crowded nowadays, the party has teamed up with one of the local restauranteurs, where food and drinks will be on sale.

The exciting part of this event is the games and the prizes that can be won, such as weekend getaways, electronics, and cash prizes for young and old.
The prize announcements will take place at specific times during the day, so the public is encouraged to follow the party online for more information and times.

Following the February family fun day, our sight is set on March, during which month in our view, the focus needs to be on Women; celebrating our achievements, acknowledging our challenges, and issuing a call to action Read more

La Parlamentaria Sarah Wescot-Williams Contina Su Impulso Por La Reforma Electoral,

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – Propone una declaracin ms fuerte y vinculante de los candidatos, acordando postularse en la lista de candidatos de un partido en particular.

El ao pasado, cuando el parlamento anunci su trayectoria para la reforma electoral, principalmente a travs de ajustes a varias leyes, y se prepar para subcontratar el trabajo de redaccin de estas leyes, el gobierno anunci su propia trayectoria de reforma electoral, que inclua una encuesta entre la poblacin.

No me impresion demasiado la ruta tomada por el gobierno de St Read more

Mp Wescot: La Renovacin De La Carta Del Reino Es Una Prioridad Y El Enfoque Debe Estar En El Autogobierno Legtimo Para El Caribe Holands

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – La Parlamentaria Sarah Wescot-Williams, en su calidad de lder del Partido Demcrata, dio el domingo un adelanto de las prioridades del partido a corto y mediano plazo. Estas prioridades fueron englobado en un breve video de presentacin, sin embargo en su discurso la lder de DP ahond en varios de los temas presentados.

La Parlamentaria fue enftica en el tema de nuestro estatus constitucional dentro del Reino holands y, en su opinin, la Carta del Reino debe modificarse rpidamente Read more

Mp Wescot: Kingdom Charter Renewal Is A Priority And The Focus Must Be On Rightful Self-Government For The Dutch Caribbean Countries With A Representative

PHILIPSBURG:--- Member of Parliament, Sarah Wescot-Williams, in her capacity of leader of the Democratic Party on Sunday gave a sneak view of the partys priorities for the short and medium term. These priorities were encompassed in a short video presentation, however, in her speech, the DP leader delved into several of the topics presented.
The MP was emphatic  about the issue of our constitutional status within the Dutch Kingdom and in her view, the Kingdom Charter needs to be amended posthaste Read more

Sarah Gives Insight Into DpS Priorities At Meeting

DP leader Sarah Wescot-Williams at the regeneration membership meeting on Sunday evening.

CAY HILL--Member of Parliament (MP) Sarah Wescot-Williams, in her c Read more

Urgent Public Meeting Of Parliament With The Minister Of Justice For Discussion Regarding The Flow And Managing Of The Inmates At The Pointe Blanche Prison

PHILIPSBURG:--- The House of Parliament will sit in an urgent Public meeting on January 25, 2023.

The Public meeting is scheduled for Wednesday at 14.00 hrs. in the General Assembly Chamber of the House at Wilhelminastraat #1 in Philipsburg. The Minister of Justice will be present.

The agenda point is:
Discussion regarding the flow and managing of the inmates at the Pointe Blanche Prison (IS/363/2022-2023 dated January 19, 2023)
This meeting was requested by MP G.S. Heyliger-Marten, MP S.A Read more

Grisha Se Une A Dp, Dice Que La Coalicin Es Una Colisin

CAY HILLLa miembro independiente del parlamento (MP) Grisha Heyliger-Marten, esposa del fundador de United Peoples party (UP), Theo Heyliger, firm para convertirse oficialmente en miembro del Partido Demcrata (DP) el domingo por la noche.

Vestida con una camiseta roja y una gorra roja, la exmiembro de United Peoples party (UP) se uni a DP en el escenario despus de pronunciar un discurso durante una reunin de regeneracin de DP muy concurrida celebrada en Cay Hill Read more

Grisha Says Justice Minister Allowing Lingering Situation At Prison To Fester

MP Grisha Heyliger-Marten.

PHILIPSBURG--Members of Parliament (MPs) Grisha Heyliger-Marten, < Read more

January 16-20, 2023 Meeting Week

Parliament of Sint Maarten Meeting week

JANUARY 16-20, 2023 MEETING WEEK Monday, January 16, 2023 Tuesday, January 17, 2023 Wednesday, January 18, 2023 CVROMI 02 11.00 1. Presentation on the Spatial Development Strategy (2030) (IS/017/2022-2023 dated September 15, 2022)

2. Discussion on the policy and legislation on natural risk and sustainable construction development and the protection of public infrastructure

3. Discussion on the steps needed in order to safeguard both our sustainable construction development and the safety of our inhabitants and visitors (IS/1077/2021-2022 dated June 21, 2022)

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Mp Wescot: Cmo Cuidamos A Los Nuestros, Dice Mucho Sobre Quines Somos.

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – La Parlamentaria Wescot declar el domingo que era inquietante escuchar los elogios derramados sobre nuestra herona ancestral One-Tete Lokay el da de la disculpa de la Primera Ministra holands en diciembre, mientras que la rotonda en Cay Hill donde se encuentra su estatua estaba en el condicin descuidada.

Avanzando rpidamente hasta el sbado pasado y con las hbiles manos del Sr. Webster, logramos limpiar la rotonda y hacerla digna de la estatua que sostiene Read more

Cay Hill Roundabout Spruced Up By Mp Wescot And Team

The Cay Hill roundabout before (left photo), during clean-up (centre photo) and after.

PHILIPSBURG--Member of Parliament Sarah Wescot-Williams rolled up her sleeves on Saturday to help clean up the roundabout in Cay Hill. With the able hands of Mr. Webster, we managed to clean the roundabout and make it worthy of the One-Tete Read more

Vuelve El Partido Democrtico, Anuncia Congreso De Partido

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten – St. Maarten Democratic Partys est programado para Paradise Event Hall en Cay Hill el 22 de enero. Considrelo una reunin de regeneracin, durante la cual explicaremos los enfoques inmediatos y a largo plazo del Partido Demcrata, dijo la lder del partido Sarah Wescot-Williams.

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Democratic Party Is Back, Announces Party Congress

PHILIPSBURG--St. Maarten Democratic Partys congress is set for Paradise Event Hall in Cay Hill on January 22. Consider it a regeneration meeting, during which we will explain the immediate and longer-term approaches of the Democratic Party, said party leader Read more

PHILIPSBURG:--- In providing more details of the upcoming meeting, the Leader of St. Maarten Democratic Party, MP Wescot-Williams earlier this week stated that Its more than the usual annual council meeting of the party and so to describe it better, its called a Regeneration Meeting, during which we will explain to the membership and prospective members of the party the immediate and longer-term approaches of this party, which next year marks its 70th year of existence.

We often hear about the political parties and rightfully so, because our electoral system is one based on political parties Read more

Mp Wescot-Williams, El Enfoque Debe Estar En Lo Que Viene Despus.

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – La disculpa ha sido emitida y con todo el remordimiento que se puede tener en una situacin como esta, tambin con el reconocimiento por parte del Primer Ministro Rutte de que l personalmente se equivoc todo el tiempo, fue la reaccin de la Parlamentaria Sarah Wescot-Williams, luego de estar presentes en la ceremonia en la USM el lunes 19 de diciembre.

Habiendo estado presente en la ubicacin en St Read more