
Selective Governance: Coalition’s Double Standards on Public Funds
Dear Editor, The blatant disregard for Sint Maarten’s laws and governance processes by the current Council of Ministers has once again been exposed, this time with their handling of public funds related to Soul More...

MP Ardwell Irion: Government Breaking Laws with Unapproved Budget Expenditures
Philipsburg, Sint Maarten – Member of Parliament Ardwell Irion says that the government has finally come forth with a bit more information regarding the 2025 budget, though it is buried under excessive rhetoric. More...

MP Ardwell Irion Supports PJIA Employees’ Concerns Over Hiring Process Consistency
PHILIPSBURG — As a Member of Parliament of St. Maarten, I acknowledge and validate the concerns raised by the employees of Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIA) regarding the recruitment process 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...

National Alliance suggests budget amendment to facilitate solution for energy crisis
PHILIPSBURG – The faction of the National Alliance (NA) has requested an urgent meeting of parliament with the objective to establish an amendment to the national budget to facilitate the purchase of generators More...

MP Irion: Enforce existing laws while working to enforce plastic ban
Philipsburg – Member of Parliament Ardwell Irion questioned the tackling of the new legislation regarding a ban on single-use plastics after last Thursday’s Parliament meeting on the issue. He stated that More...

MP Irion bemoans lack of action on motion
PHILIPSBURG — National Alliance MP Ardwell Irion queried Education Minister Wycliffe Smith on Monday about a seemingly reasonable issue: why had the ministry not done anything with a motion Parliament passed More...

MP Irion questions the lack of availability of the Finance Minister
Philipsburg — MP Ardwell Irion, the current Chair of the Committee of Finance, is calling to question the continued lack of availability by the Minister of Finance. MP Irion initially requested multiple meetings More...

MP Ardwell Irion not in favor of new elections
Philipsburg — Member of Parliament (MP) Ardwell Irion has stated that given the current state of affairs, he is not in favor of new elections. He goes on to say “It is unfortunate that the former coalition More...