Parliament Unanimously Approves MP Egbert Doran’s Motion to Increase Funeral Assistance for Civil Servants
In a great show of compassion, the Parliament of Sint Maarten unanimously passed a motion put forth by MP Egbert Doran to increase funeral assistance for civil servants, reflecting a deep commitment to supporting families during times of loss. The motion received the full backing of all 14 Members of Parliament present on October 29, 2024. The updated More...
Crime fund Motion unanimously approved
~ Members of Parliament Sjamira Roseburg and Ardwell Irion Call for Comprehensive Crime Prevention Policy ~ PHILIPSBURG – Members of Parliament Sjamira Roseburg and Ardwell Irion submitted a motion urging More...
Finance Minister: There were no conclusive discussions by previous COM to sell WINAIR shares and this government will not sell shares in the airline
GREAT BAY, St. Maarten – Minister of Finance, Marinka Gumbs clarified here this week that “the issue is not whether the previous Council of Ministers held discussions with some entities about the possible More...
Sales of Winair’s shares is not a “missed opportunity”
PHILIPSBURG — Recent false statements by the current Minister of Finance, Marinka Gumbs, asserting that no discussions regarding the sale of WINAIR shares took place prior to their public announcement by More...
MP Ottley Agrees with Roseburg’s Request to Use the Crime Fund for Project Initiatives
PHILIPSBURG–In response to MP Roseburg’s call for more transparency and accountability regarding the management of St. Maarten’s Crime Fund, MP Omar E.C. Ottley has expressed his strong support More...
Big Companies Benefit, While the “Small Man” Gets Squeezed: MP Darryl York Questions Government’s Fiscal Priorities
PHILIPSBURG — In yesterday’s budget debate, alarm was raised over the government’s recent approval of a tax holiday for a major developer, while enforcing budget cuts totaling over 30 million guilders, More...
Finance Minister Sees Irony in Curacao Parliament’s Unanimous Approval of ENNIA Outline Agreement with Addendum, while 5 MPs in St. Maarten voted against it
GREAT BAY, St. Maarten (October 9, 2024)—Former Minister of Finance and current MP Ardwell Irion (NA) voted against the ENNIA Outline Agreement on October 8, 2024, alleging that he was “uncertain” over whether More...
NA remains largest party after final count
~ National Alliance remains largest party in St. Maarten after final recount ~ only minor changes to MPs vote tally ~ PHILIPSBURG — While some Members of Parliament-elect from the August 19 snap elections More...
Four parties to form coalition
~ Political Scientist Julio Romney “Cautiously optimistic”~ PHILIPSBURG – Four political parties have agreed to form the next government of St. Maarten: Unified Resilient St. Maarten Movement (URSM), More...
National Alliance remains largest party but loses seat in August 2024 snap elections
PHILIPSBURG — In a surprising turn of events, the National Alliance has retained its position as the largest party in the August 19 snap elections with 2264 votes, despite losing one of its seats in the Parliament More...