Current political situation update; Elections set for Monday, November 25, 2019
Harbour View – On September 9, 2019, Member of Parliament Mr. Franklin Meyers withdrew his support from the UD/SMCP government and subsequently declared himself an independent Member of Parliament. His Excellency More...
Chairs of Parliament both resign effective immediately
PHILIPSBURG — Both Chairpersons of Parliament, MP Sarah Wescot-Williams (UD) and MP Claude “Chacho” Peterson (SMCP), have tendered their resignations effective immediately as chairs of Parliament. “Having More...
USP board calls on government to cease and desist with decisions
PHILIPSBURG — In a press release issued by the United St. Maarten Party (USP) on Thursday, the board is asking that the now minority supported Leona Romeo-Marlin led-government cease and desist with any decisions More...
Johnson links MP Richardson to BTP
PHILIPSBURG – Minister of Tourism and Economic Affairs Stuart Johnson admits in veiled terms in a letter to attorney Sjamira Roseburg that Member of Parliament Frans Richardson is in some way involved with the More...
Governor takes resignation request Marlin-cabinet into consideration
Press Release from the Governor’s Cabinet Date: November 2nd, 2017 Resignation of cabinet Marlin II Harbour View – On November 2nd, 2017, His Excellency the Governor of Sint Maarten, drs. E.B. Holiday, More...
Cabinet Marlin II submits resignation; Sends National Decree to dissolve Parliament
HARBOUR VIEW — Prime Minister William Marlin tendered the resignation of his cabinet to Governor Eugene Holiday on Thursday afternoon following the motion of no confidence against himself and the other ministers. Marlin More...
Minister Van der Steur falls over Teeven-deal
THE HAGUE – Minister of Safety and Justice Ard van der Steur stepped down on Thursday night after a tough debate about the so-called Teeven-deal. Stef Blok will take over his job until the elections on March 15. Earlier More...
Dr. Gittens gives reason for sudden departure from USM-SCELL
Dr. Natasha Gittens about her departure from Scell: ”I weep quietly inside” By Terrance Rey GREAT BAY – The business community in St. Maarten was set alight on Friday with the announcement that Dr. Natasha More...