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Source: SMN-News
26 Feb 2023 09:38 PM

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


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Source: 721 News
10 Feb 2023 12:22 AM

More Than 90 Stakeholders Share Their Ideas About Sint MaartenS Solid Waste Future

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten More than 90 stakeholders came out and shared their ideas about Sint Maartens solid waste future during a consultation meeting on Wednesday, February 1.

The meeting presented the draft vision for Integrated Solid Waste Management on Sint Maarten by 2030. Based on previous discussions within government, this document outlines a future in which persons act responsibly and the country is greener and more sustainable. It also sketches a future in which solid waste materials are reduced, reused, and recycled, and where waste management is funded through structural means and executed by a Waste Authority.

After the presentation of the draft vision, attendees participated in a public roundtable discussion Read more


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Source: SMN-News
09 Feb 2023 09:47 PM

PHILIPSBURG:---  More than 90 stakeholders came out and shared their ideas about Sint Maartens solid waste future during a consultation meeting on Wednesday, February 1.
The meeting presented the draft vision for Integrated Solid Waste Management in Sint Maarten by 2030. Based on previous discussions within the government, this document outlines a future in which persons act responsibly and the country is greener and more sustainable. It also sketches a future in which solid waste materials are reduced, reused, and recycled, and where waste management is funded through structural means and executed by a Waste Authority Read more


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Source: SXMIslandTime
13 Jan 2023 01:29 PM

Heyliger-Marten Cuestiona La Suspensin Del Director De Kadaster

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – La miembro independiente del parlamento (MP) Grisha Heyliger-Marten ha solicitado una hora de preguntas urgentes sobre los acontecimientos recientes en Kadaster. En una carta dirigida al presidente del Parlamento, Sidharth Bijlani, el mircoles, Heyliger-Marten solicit una hora de preguntas con los Ministros pertinentes.

Durante una hora de preguntas, que es una reunin pblica del Parlamento que suele celebrarse los lunes, el Ministro o Ministros invitados dan respuestas verbales directas a las preguntas planteadas por los parlamentarios.

En su carta al presidente del Parlamento, Heyliger-Marten dijo que le haban llamado la atencin que el director gerente de Kadaster fue suspendido recientemente por el Consejo de Supervisin de Kadaster.

Teniendo en cuenta el hecho de que el Consejo de Supervisin es designado por el gobierno, que Kadaster es responsable de ejecutar la legislacin nacional, le ped al presidente del Parlamento que presente urgentemente 12 preguntas relacionadas con la suspensin del director al Ministro(s) pertinente, dijo Heyliger-Marten.

Cuando escuch por primera vez los rumores sobre la suspensin, mi pensamiento inicial fue que espero que, de ser cierto, este no sea otro caso de un profesional local siendo victimizado por razones polticas o de otro tipo, simplemente por hacer su trabajo Read more


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Source: The Daily Herald
13 Jan 2023 12:15 AM

Heyliger-Marten Questions Suspension Of Kadaster Director, Actions Of The Board

PHILIPSBURG--Independent Member of Parliament (MP) Grisha Heyliger-Marten has requested an urgent question hour on recent developments at Kadaster. In a letter addressed to President of Parliament Read more


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Source: 721 News
07 Dec 2022 07:30 PM

Grisha Tells President Of Parliament Not To Risk CountryS Lifeline

~Stop tip-toeing around airport saga~

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — Independent MP Grisha Heyliger-Marten on Tuesday advised Chairman of Parliament Sidharth Bijlani to stop stalling, protecting and tip-toeing and immediately convene the requested urgent meeting on the Princess Juliana International Airport before the country loses its most strategic asset due to weak and subpar management Read more


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Source: SXMIslandTime
27 Oct 2022 02:44 PM

La Parlamentara Grisha Heyliger-Marten Es Despedida Como Presidenta Del Parlamento

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – El Parlamento de Sint Maarten se reuni en una reunin pblica urgente el jueves 27 de octubre.

El propsito de la reunin fue agradecer a la Presidenta del Parlamento por sus servicios y relevarla de sus funciones.

Este punto de la agenda fue solicitado por los miembros del Parlamento, a saber, William Mar Read more


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UPP
Source: SXMIslandTime
17 Oct 2022 03:48 PM

Parliament Strikes Down Mp BrisonS Proposal Of Order To Sack Chairlady Of Parliament

Philipsburg, Sint Maarten – On Monday, October 17th, the Parliament of Sint Maarten handled to proposal of order to thank and relieve the Chairlady of Parliament, the Honorable Grisha Heyliger Marten of her duties.

The proposal, which was supported by MPs William Marlin and George Pantophlet and presented by leader of the United Peoples Party, the Honorable Rolando Brison on Monday, September 19th was finally put to a vote on Monday Read more


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Source: SMN-News
10 May 2022 01:50 PM

PHILIPSBURG:--- The annual National Remembrance Day commemoration ceremony took place at the New Testament Baptist Church followed by the formal wreath-laying ceremony at the Captain Hodge Wharf on May 4. Several readings in light of Remembrance Day were done in the Church, followed by a silent procession to the Captain Hodge Wharf.

During the church ceremony, the recipient of the Governors Youth Award Ms. Jamie Lynch read an excerpt from Schoolboy in wartime, memories of my early years, a book written by the late Mr Read more


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Source: SXMIslandTime
07 Apr 2022 11:42 PM

La Ministra Richardson Rompe El Ciclo Negativo De Incumplimiento De Las Recomendaciones Del Law Enforcement Council

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – El Consejo para el Cumplimiento de la Ley (Raad voor de Rechtshandhave, en adelante: el Consejo) est a cargo de la inspeccin general de las organizaciones dentro de la cadena de justicia en Curaao, St. Maarten y las islas BES. El Consejo tambin est encargado de la inspeccin general de la calidad y eficacia de la cooperacin judicial entre los pases.

Desde su establecimiento el 7 de julio de 2010, el Consejo ha estado desempeando diligentemente sus funciones y ha publicado una gran cantidad de informes de inspeccin Read more


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Source: SMN-News
07 Apr 2022 09:14 PM

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Law Enforcement Council (Raad voor de Rechtshandhaving, hereafter: the Council) is charged with the general inspection of organizations within the justice chain on Curaao, St. Maarten, and the BES islands. The Council is also charged with the general inspection of the quality and effectiveness of the judicial cooperation between the countries.

Since its establishment on July 7, 2010, the Council has been diligently carrying out its duties and published a large number of inspection reports Read more


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Source: SMN-News
01 Apr 2022 11:49 AM

No Information Provided To Parliament Regarding The Dismissal Of PjiaeS Coo.

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Council of Ministers and Minister of TEATT did not expect the dismissal of the Chief Operating Officer of PJIAE  Michel Hyman since the shareholder requested information from the Holding Board of PJIAE. Due to the sensitivity of the case and possible court cases, the Minister told the parliament of St. Maarten he is unable to share detailed information.

Minister of TEATT Roger Lawrence told the Parliament of St. Maarten that documentation regarding the dismissal of Michel Hyman Read more


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Source: 721 News
26 Nov 2021 08:53 PM

Parliament Elects New President Of Parliament And 2Nd Vice President Of Parliament

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten On, Friday November 26, 2021 during Public Meeting no. 03, the Parliament of Sint Maarten voted on and elected Member of Parliament, Mrs. Grisha S. Heyliger-Marten as the new President of Parliament. Mrs. Heyliger-Marten previously served as the 2nd Vice President of Parliament.

The office of the President of Parliament became vacant on November 4th, 2021 when Member of Parliament Mr. Rolando Brison by letter dated November 4, 2021, informed Parliament of his resignation as President of Parliament effective said date (IS/212/2021-2022).

With the election of MP Heyliger-Marten as the new President of Parliament, the office of the 2nd Vice President therefore became vacant.

Subsequently in this same meeting Parliament also voted on and elected Member of Parliament Mr Read more


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Source: SMN-News
27 Nov 2020 07:48 PM

Unicef - Youth Advice St. Maarten, My New World Project Submits Advices To Members Of Parliament.

PHILIPSBURG:--- On Thursday, November 26, 2020, Youths of the My New World project organized by UNICEF visited the House of Parliament to submit advice on the new world they would like to see.

The United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) is responsible for providing humanitarian and developmental aid to children around the world. UNICEF the Netherlands supports youth throughout the Dutch Kingdom by making their opinions heard loud and clear.
Through the youth participation campaign My New World, UNICEF aims to ensure that opinions and ideas for actions by the young people in the Kingdom of the Netherlands are collected and shared with the respective governments.

In the request submitted by UNICEF the Netherlands for Parliament to engage with the youth it was stated that the Covid-19 pandemic has created a lot of disturbance and uncertainty which raises concerns for the youth in the Caribbean parts of our Kingdom Read more


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PFP
Source: SXMIslandTime
30 Jul 2020 11:54 PM

Member Of Parliament Test Positive For Covid 19

GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten – One of the persons tested positive for the virus, is a Member of Parliament of the United People Party, Sidharth Bijlani.

This was confirmed by the president of Parliament and leader of the political party, Rolando Brison in a Facebook post Thursday night, in which, he wishes his colleague and team mate a speedy recovery Read more


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Source: SXMIslandTime
02 Jul 2020 10:37 PM

Elisia Lake Takes Presidency At Rotary SunsetS First Virtual Installation Ceremony

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – marked a superb day for members of the Rotary Club of St. Martin Sunset as they celebrated their first ever virtual Board Installation Ceremony.
Distinguished guests, such as Ms. Alicia Liverpool, District Governor Delma Maduro,
District Governor Elect Charles Sealy II, Past District Governor Haresh Ramchandani, Rotary Internationals Regional Membership Officer Audley Knight, Member of Parliament Sidharth Bijlani, St Read more


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Source: SMN-News
02 Jul 2020 05:24 PM

PHILIPSBURG:---  June 29th, 2020, marked a superb day for members of the Rotary Club of St. Martin Sunset as they celebrated their first-ever virtual Board Installation Ceremony. Distinguished guests, such as Ms. Alicia Liverpool, District Governor Delma Maduro, District Governor Elect Charles Sealy II, Past District Governor Haresh Ramchandani, Rotary Internationals Regional Membership Officer Audley Knight, Member of Parliament Sidharth Bijlani, St Read more


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Source: SXMIslandTime
18 Feb 2020 07:32 PM

Quince Miembros Del Parlamento Hicieron Juramento / Rolando Brison Fue Elegido Presidente Del Parlamento

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – Las 15 personas elegidas para el parlamento de Sint Maarten durante las elecciones parlamentarias del 9 de enero, ahora son miembros oficiales del parlamento. Fueron juramentados por el Gobernador, Su Excelencia Dres. Eugene B. Holiday durante una ceremonia celebrada en la Oficina del Gobernador en Harbor View el lunes por la maana.

Los 15 legisladores que se juramentarn el lunes fueron: Silveria Jacobs, Jurendy Doran, William Marlin, Christopher Emmanuel, Ardwell Irion y Rudolphe Samuel por la Alianza Nacional Read more


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NA
USP
UPP
UD
PFP
Source: SXMIslandTime
10 Feb 2020 03:38 PM

Fifteen Members Of Parliament Took Oath/Rolando Brison Elected Chairman Of Parliament

HARBOR VIEW, Sint Maarten – The 15 persons elected to the parliament of Sint Maarten during the parliamentary elections on January 9th, are now official Members of Parliament. They were sworn in by the Governor, His Excellency drs. Eugene B. Holiday during a ceremony held at the Governors Office in Harbor View Monday morning.

The 15 law makers to take the oath of office Monday morning were from the National Alliance Silveria Jacobs, Jurendy Doran, William Marlin, Christopher Emmanuel, Ardwell Irion and Rudolphe Samuel. From the United Peoples Party are Rolando Brison, Grisha Marten Heyliger, Omar Ottley and Sidharth Bijlani Read more


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NA
PPA
USP
SMCP
UD
PFP
Source: SXMIslandTime
10 Jan 2020 03:54 PM

Los Mayores Ganadores De La Alianza Nacional Comienzan Las Conversaciones De Formacin

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – Los resultados preliminares de las elecciones parlamentarias interrumpidas que acaban de celebrarse el jueves 9 de enero estn en marcha y la Alianza Nacional (NA) y sus 22 candidatos acumularon un total de 4.694 votos.

El Partido UP es el siguiente en lnea con 3.232 votos. Los dos partidos ms grandes fueron seguidos por el Partido Unido de Sint Maarten (USP), que obtuvo 1.759 votos, el PFP recin llegado recibi 1, 408, SMCP reuni 752 y PPA obtuvo 326 votos.

Haba 111 candidatos representando los siete partidos polticos que participaron en las elecciones Read more


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NA
PPA
USP
SMCP
UD
PFP
Source: SXMIslandTime
10 Jan 2020 11:32 AM

National Alliance Biggest Winners Formation Talks To Start

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – Preliminary results in the just concluded snapped parliamentary elections held on Thursday, January 9th are in and the National Alliance and its 22 candidates amassed a total of 4,694 votes.

The UP Party is next in line with 3,232 votes. The two largest parties were followed by the US Party who garnered 1,759 votes the new comer PFP received 1, 408, SMCP gathered 752 and PPA acquired 326 votes Read more


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Source: SMN-News
16 Jun 2017 01:08 PM

PANAMA/PHILIPSBURG:--- On June 9th and 10th, a delegation comprising of Members of Parliament of Sint Maarten headed by President of Parliament Mrs. Sarah A. Wescot-Williams attended the 33rd General Assembly of the Latin American Parliament (Parlatino) in Panama City, Republic of Panama.
The Assembly started with the raising of the Parlatino flag and singing of the Parlatino anthem Read more


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Source: 721 News
30 Mar 2017 12:31 AM

Up Requests Urgent Meetings On New Hospital, Public Health And Prison

PHILIPSBURG – The United People’s (UP) Party Board announced on Wednesday, March 29, that the party’s parliamentary faction has called for two meetings of Parliament.

The UP faction has requested an urgent meeting via the President of Parliament to have the Minister of Public Health be present to provide information related to developments surrounding the proposed new General Hospital, the current state of affairs at the St Read more


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DP
NA
USP
OSPP
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SRP
Source: Today SXM
04 Sep 2014 11:06 PM

Johan Leonard Squeezes Past Buncamper-Molanus Into Parliament

“Mister 7-UP” sends rival home

St. Maarten – Maria Buncamper-Molanus will not become a member of the new Parliament after all. After the Central Voting Bureau had scrutinized yesterday all the ballots the twenty polling stations had deemed invalid, it found two valid votes that went to Johan Leonard Read more


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