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~ UPP Faction Leader took a stance for SXM at Parlatino meeting in matters of Foreign Relations. ~

PHILIPSBURG: ---- Member of Parliament and Leader of the United Democrats Sarah Wescot Williams told reporters on Monday that she is still very much dissatisfied with the answers provided to the parliament of St. Maarten last week regarding the amended petition that was submitted to Special Rapporteur on Contemporary Forms of Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia, and Related Intolerance and The Working Group of Experts On People of African Descent Read more

One Sxm Pide Al Parlamento Que Convoque Un Nuevo Referendum Constitucional; Presenta Proyecto De Resolucin A Los Parlamentarios

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – La Asociacin ONE SXM se reuni el martesl 1 de marzo, con el Comit Ad Hoc para la Reforma Electoral del Parlamento de St. Maarten y presentar un proyecto de resolucin que convoque a un referndum consultivo dentro de dos aos, o a ms tardar simultneamente con las prximas elecciones parlamentarias.

La Asociacin ONE SXM implor al Parlamento de la parte sur o territorio holands de la isla caribea de San Martn, que haga uso de su autoridad constitucional para convocar el referndum con la nica pregunta de Independencia: S o No? La presentacin estuvo a cargo de la Dra Read more

PHILIPSBURG:--- The ONE SXM Association met with the Ad Hoc Committee for Electoral Reform of the Parliament of St. Maarten on Tuesday, March 1 to submit a draft resolution calling for a consultative referendum within two years, or latest simultaneously with the next parliamentary election.
The ONE SXM Association implored the Parliament of the southern part or Dutch territory of the Caribbean island of St. Martin, to make use of its constitutional authority to convene the referendum with the sole question of Independence: Yes, or No?
Giving the presentation was Dr Read more

Sint Maarten Youth Parliament Hosts Mid-Term Parliamentary Debate And Open House.

PHILIPSBURG:--- Sint Maarten Youth Parliament and IslandGalTing will be hosting the first-ever Mid-Term Parliamentary Debate on Friday 25th March 2022 at 7 pm. The event will be virtual and live-streamed on Youtube. The Mid-Term Parliamentary Debate will feature five members of the Parliament of Sint Maarten, each representing a faction. Our participants are MP Ludmilla Duncan of the National Alliance Faction, MP Rolando Brison of the United People's Party Faction, MP Sarah Wescot-Williams of the United Democrats Faction, MP Melissa Gumbs of the Party for Progress Faction, and MP Chanel Brownbill of the United St Read more

Minister Of Vromi To Update Parliament On Policy Regarding The Issuance Of Long Lease Land.

PHILIPSBURG:--- The House of Parliament will sit in a public meeting on Wednesday, February 23, 2022.

The Public meeting is scheduled for 14.30 hrs. in the General Assembly Chamber of the House at Wilhelminastraat #1 in Philipsburg. The Minister of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment, and Infrastructure will be present.

The agenda points are:
1. Incoming documents
2. Status of the Over the Bank case, with regards to Resolution #2 and Resolution #4 of the Peterson motion and in consideration of the court case with verdict dated 28 January 2022, regarding the same Over the Bank land.
3 Read more

Sarah: Coalicin Gobernante Na/Upp En Negacin De Las Realidades Del Coho Y Del Paquete De Pas.

La trayectoria de COHO seguir siendo de desconfianza, sealamientos e intentos de avergonzar, a pesar de las buenas intenciones declaradas.

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – La miembro del parlamento, Sarah Wescot-Williams, est convencida de que el propio gobierno est en negacin de los enfoques que acord como parte del paquete de pas, o es que no quieren entender que esto es un nuevo juego de pelota, de los cuales el gobierno ya no es nicamente
el responsable.

MP Wescot: Mientras observo las acciones recientes del gobierno y tomo nota de los planes de enfoque resultantes del paquete del pas, el gobierno parece negarlo por completo Read more

The COHO trajectory will continue to be one of mistrust, finger-pointing, and attempts to shame, notwithstanding the professed good intentions.

 PHILIPSBURG:--- Member of Parliament, Sarah Wescot-Williams is convinced that the government itself is in denial of the approaches it agreed to as part of the country package, or it is that they do not (want to) understand that this is a new ball game, of which the government is no longer solely in charge.

MP Wescot: As I observe government recent actions and take keen note of the plans of approach resulting from the country package, the government seems in total denial.
This makes me conclude that either the government as a whole is not aware of the plans coming out of the Temporary Work Organization (COHO information), or they feel it is still business as usual.

It is now crystal clear why the government and its support in parliament were so adamant about the passing of the 2022 budget Read more

El Pfp Renueva Llamados A Poner Fin A La Afiliacin Del Parlamento Al Parlatino

~Critica por decisin de enviar delegacin a Panam~
PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten Dada la reciente decisin del Parlamento de enviar una delegacin de ocho (8) diputados del Parlamento (MPs) a Panam para asistir a las sesiones del Parlamento Latinoamericano (Parlatino), Party for Progress (PFP) ha renovado su llamado para poner fin a la membresa de Sint Maarten con la institucin.

Para los parlamentarios de la PFP Melissa Gumbs y Raeyhon Peterson, el Parlatino es un desperdicio extremo de los recursos limitados del pas Read more

Pantophlet Lauds Van Huffelen ForHonouring Her Word, Giving Hope

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — National Alliance (NA) Member of Parliament (MP) George Pantophlet on Sunday lauded the new Dutch government and in particular State Secretary for Home Affairs and Digitization Alexandra van Huffelen for keeping her promise giving the people of St Read more

Pantophlet Lauds Van Huffelen For Honouring Her Word, Giving Hope.

PHILIPSBURG:--- National Alliance (NA) Member of Parliament (MP) George Pantophlet on Sunday lauded the new Dutch government and in particular State Secretary for Home Affairs and Digitization Alexandra van Huffelen for keeping her promise giving the people of St Read more

Central Committee Meeting Of Parliament Regarding The Financial Status Of Winair

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten- The House of Parliament will sit in a Central Committee meeting on January 31, 2022.

This Central Committee meeting, which was adjourned on October 20, 2021, will be reconvened on Monday at 14.00 hrs. in the General Assembly Chamber of the House at Wilhelminastraat #1 in Philipsburg. The Minister of General Affairs will be present. The agenda point is: The (financial) status of Windward Islands Airways (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

Continuation Central Committee Meeting Of Parliament Regarding The Financial Status Of Winair.

PHILIPSBURG:--- The House of Parliament will sit in a Central Committee meeting on January 31, 2022.
This Central Committee meeting, which was adjourned on October 20, 2021, will be reconvened on Monday at 14.00 hrs. in the General Assembly Chamber of the House at Wilhelminastraat #1 in Philipsburg. The Minister of General Affairs will be present.
The agenda point is:
The (financial) status of Windward Islands Airways (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 Wescot-Williams Escribe Al Defensor Del Pueblo, Con La Esperanza De Obtener Su Opinin Sobre Lo Que Sucedi Con El Presupuesto 2022.

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – La miembro del parlamento Sarah Wescot-Williams explic que recapitul la secuencia de eventos que condujeron a la aprobacin del presupuesto el 24 de enero y solicit al Defensor del Pueblo que considere y use su discrecin legal para revisar el proceso presupuestario y la constitucionalidad del mismo.

Como Defensor del Pueblo, estoy segura de que ha seguido estos trmites, ya que el presupuesto es un instrumento de importancia para todos los ciudadanos del pas y la herramienta de gestin ms importante para el servicio pblico, afirm la diputada en su carta a la Defensor del Pueblo Mossel.

Cabe recordar que el proyecto de presupuesto inicial, enviado al parlamento por el gobierno, no contena ninguna referencia al artculo 127 de la constitucin, como exige la ley Read more

The Opposition Factions Emmanuel, Pfp And Ud Called A Press Conference Today

In a somewhat unprecedented move, 3 opposition factions have called a joint press conference for Thursday, January 27that 2 pm.

It has been stated that these factions are totally upset by the arrogance of the government of Sint Maarten and its supporting factions in parliament. This is a new level of disregard for the minority in parliament.

While the factions of Emmanuel, UD and PFP have voiced their discontent throughout the budgetary proceedings, their arguments fell on deaf ears and all kind of childish arguments continue to be thrown at the MPs who question this modus operandi of the coalition.

It is beyond comprehension that not only was there no consideration for the arguments brought forward by the opposition members, but the warnings against passing the budget at this juncture from the legal sector were also callously brushed aside.

The advice by the Council of Advice from December 2021 had the same observation Read more

Ud Faction Leader Wescot Williams Clears The Air.

PHILIPSBURG:--- In a somewhat unprecedented move, 3 opposition factions have called a joint press conference for Thursday, January 27th at 2 pm. The factions are Emmanuel, PFP, and UD.
It has been stated that these factions are totally upset by the arrogance of the government of Sint Maarten and its supporting factions in parliament. This is a new level of disregard for the minority in parliament.
While the factions of Emmanuel, UD, and PFP have voiced their discontent throughout the budgetary proceedings, their arguments fell on deaf ears and all kinds of childish arguments continue to be thrown at the MPs who question this modus operandi of the coalition.
It is beyond comprehension that not only was there no consideration for the arguments brought forward by the opposition members, but the warnings against passing the budget at this juncture from the legal sector were also callously brushed aside.
The advice by the Council of Advice from December 2021 had the same observation Read more

A Realistic Decision

Member of Parliament George Pantophlet

Member of Parliament George Pantophlet disagrees with MP Sarah Wescot-Williams’ remarks in her article Stop the cat and mouse game Read more

A Realistic Decision.

PHILIPSBURG:--- Member of Parliament George Pantophlet disagrees with MP Sarah Wescot-Williams' remarks in her article Stop the cat and mouse game. MP Pantophlet insists that this is not a game Read more

Sarah Objects To The Postponement Of Meeting With The Prime Minister To Update Parliament.

Expects the COHO Trajectory to Backfire Big Time.

Philipsburg, St. Maarten, Member of Parliament, Sarah A. Wescot-Williams expounded on her objection to the postponement of the Central Committee meeting on Thursday January 6th regarding the recent meeting of the Kingdom Council of Ministers. I objected to putting off the meeting, because I believe there is some explaining to be done by the Prime Minister regarding the meeting of the Kingdom Council of Ministers (KCOM) of December 17th last Read more

Sarah Follows Up On The Changes To The Civil Code That Reduces The Period Allowed For Short Term Contracts, Extends Maternity Leave And Introduces Paternity Leave.

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten The changes in the Civil Code regarding short term labor contracts, maternity and paternity leave have been in the making since 2015! These changes were finally approved by Parliament on August 26, 2019. Upon investigation, it was revealed that this law was not published by Government, which is necessary for the law to go into effect, said MP Sarah Wescot-Williams(UD) in a recent statement.

The MP explained that pointing this omission out to Government only yielded the publication of a wrong version of the law, which had to be undone Read more

PHILIPSBURG:---  The changes in the Civil Code regarding short-term labor contracts, maternity, and paternity leave have been in the making since 2015! These changes were finally approved by Parliament on August 26, 2019. Upon investigation, it was revealed that this law was not published by Government, which is necessary for the law to go into effect, said MP Sarah Wescot-Williams(UD) in a recent statement Read more

Voting Bureau To Decide Who Will Replace Suspended Mp Buncamper.

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Parliament of St. Maarten in a public meeting on Thursday said that the Voting Bureau will decide who will be replacing suspended MP Claudius Buncamper. Buncamper was suspended since he was convicted on December 23rd, 2021.
Members of Parliament in their debate said that the letter sent by the Prosecutor General recommended that the convicted member of parliament be suspended based on Article 50-2-b Read more

Committee Of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment, And Infrastructure Of Parliament To Meet With Representatives Of The Rental Tribunal (Rt).

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Committee of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment, and Infrastructure will meet in a session on December 2, 2021.

The Committee meeting is scheduled for Thursday at 14:00 hrs. in the General Assembly Chamber of the House at Wilhelminastraat #1 in Philipsburg. Representatives of the Rental Tribunal (RT) will be present.

 The agenda point is:
Discussion on the Rental Tribunal and its proposals for legislative amendments (IS/931/2020-2021 dated August 17, 2021)
This meeting was requested by MP S.A Read more

Ronald Estephane (right) accepting his prizes from event organiser Sinclair Carty.

PHILIPSBURG--Under the watchful eye of Sinclair Carty, judges announced the winners of the Sinclair Cute Cake Competition. The event was held Saturday at John Larmonie Center in Philipsburg and attracted persons from both sides of the island.

A sample of the cakes on display.

Participating cakemakers also came from districts across the island to showcase their wares and creativity. Complementing beautiful cakes and other delicatessens were homemade juices and punches Read more

Sinclair Carty Cute Cake Competition Dubbed A Tremendous Success; Young Cake Makers Hold Their Ground.

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – Under the watchful eye of Sinclair Carty,judges announced the winners of the Sinclair Cute Cake Competition.The event was held on Saturday at the John Larmonie Center in Philipsburg and attracted persons from both sides of the island.

Participating cake makers also came from districts across the island to showcase their ware and creativity. Complementing the beautiful cakes and other delicatessens, were also homemade juices and punches. 

Judging the event were Shujah Reiph; MP Wescot-Williams and Jalanie Fleming.

Two categories of cakes were judged, as well as the famous black cake.

The resulting winners were in category A, Elizabeth de Weever and young Joshua Carty, respectively first and second place.

In category B, The winners were Ronald Estephane and Khenya Metura, respectively first and second place.

In the much anticipated black cake competition, Ronald again emerged the winner with Deborah Timothy close on his heels. 

In the pictures, young Joshua shows his prizes; a sample of the cakes on display and Ronald accepting his prices from Sinclair Carty, the organizer of the event. 

Carty: It was lovely to see the young persons who participated so confidently competing in a warm and embracing atmosphere Read more