Mixed reactions to removal of COHO-law
PHILIPSBURG — Local politicians have reacted with caution and at times enthusiasm to the news that the consensus kingdom law COHO (Caribbean Organization for Reform and Development) is now definitely history. More...
PM Jacobs: No decision yet about early elections
PHILIPSBURG — Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs has labeled reports that the government plans to move the parliamentary elections from January 2024 to November 23, 2023, as “incorrect.” Jacobs said that More...
Draft COHO-law hits another stumbling block
PHILIPSBURG — Contrary to earlier optimistic reports, the draft consensus kingdom law COHO (Caribbean Development and Reform Organization) is not ready to be sent to the parliaments of the four countries More...
Sarah Insists on Answers from Minister Doran Regarding Mullet Bay
~ Also Inquires Regarding the Mullet Bay Inquiry to “Give Mullet Bay Back to the People” ~ Philipsburg – With the Mullet Bay beach very much in the news lately, MP Sarah Wescot-Williams is attempting More...
Sarah on the Vineyard Heights/Over the Bank land: “Let’s see if Parliament’s motions have any teeth”
PHILIPSBURG — In the view of MP Wescot, “The coalition might have breathed a sigh of relief, following the contentious meetings of parliament on the long lease land policies of government, but this saga More...
Sarah: “Why is the draft budget 2022 delayed until November 2021?”
Philipsburg, St. Maarten, 20 September 2021 – “In politics, what you say can come back to haunt you.” This is how MP Wescot-Williams introduced her statement regarding the budget 2022 for the country. MP More...
MP Wescot-Williams on the Report of the Rental Tribunal (Rent Committee)
~ Suggests Areas for Improvement of this Vital Service to Renters and Landlords Alike ~ Philipsburg — During the 2021 budget debates, MP Wescot-Williams questioned how the Rental Tribunal “rent committee” More...
MP Wescot wants DeCo meeting to discuss Pro Soualiga Foundation
MP Wescot-Williams wants meeting of Constitutional and Decolonization Committee of Parliament. Wants to discuss the consequences of the endorsement by Parliament of the Pro Soualiga Foundation. Philipsburg, St. More...
