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Democratic Party Is Back, Announces Party Congress

PHILIPSBURG--St. Maarten Democratic Partys congress is set for Paradise Event Hall in Cay Hill on January 22. Consider it a regeneration meeting, during which we will explain the immediate and longer-term approaches of the Democratic Party, said party leader Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- In providing more details of the upcoming meeting, the Leader of St. Maarten Democratic Party, MP Wescot-Williams earlier this week stated that Its more than the usual annual council meeting of the party and so to describe it better, its called a Regeneration Meeting, during which we will explain to the membership and prospective members of the party the immediate and longer-term approaches of this party, which next year marks its 70th year of existence.

We often hear about the political parties and rightfully so, because our electoral system is one based on political parties Read more

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La Lider De Democratic Party (Dp) Informo Que La Reunin Esta Pospuesta Hasta Nuevo Aviso

La lder del DP explic que el aplazamiento es solo por un perodo corto, ya que permitimos que los muchos eventos programados para la misma fecha tengan prioridad y, a decir verdad, la respuesta ha sido tan abrumadora, estamos contentos por el tiempo extra para atar algunos cabos sueltos.

Incluso podramos tener que dividir las actividades que estaban programadas para el da 12 en varios das, pero eso se decidir la prxima semana.

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The Much Anticipated Dp Meeting Has Been Postponed Until Further Notice

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — Democratic Party (DP) leader MP Sarah Wescot on Friday informed the general public that the much anticipated DP meeting this Saturday has been postponed until further notice.

However, the DP leader explained the postponement is only for a short period, as we allow the many events scheduled for the same date to take precedence and truth be told, t Read more

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Democratic Party Meeting Postponed.

PHILIPSBURG:--- Democratic Party (DP) leader MP Sarah Wescot on Friday informed the general public that the much anticipated DP meeting this Saturday has been postponed until further notice.

However, the DP leader explained, the postponement is only for a short period, as we allow the many events scheduled for the same date to take precedence, and truth is told, the response has be Read more

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Sarah Reveals More Of Her Call For Back To Basics Of The Democratic Party

We currently have a hostage situation in our government.

The meeting of the Democratic Party (DP), scheduled for November 12th is in essence a membership meeting, required according to the partys constitution. The organizing committee saw it fit to also seize the opportunity to offer non-registered members and past members the opportunity to not only (re)register, but also to register their social and political interests Read more

Sarah Revela Ms De Su Llamado A Volver A Lo Bsico Del Partido Demcrata

Actualmente tenemos una situacin de rehenes en nuestro gobierno.

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – La reunin del Partido Demcrata (DP), programada para el 12 de noviembre, es en esencia una reunin de miembros, requerida segn la constitucin del partido.

El comit organizador consider oportuno tambin aprovechar la oportunidad para ofrecer a los miembros no registrados y a los miembros anteriores la oportunidad no solo de (volver a) registrarse, sino tambin de registrar sus intereses sociales y polticos Read more

~We currently have a hostage situation in our government.~

PHILIPSBURG:--- The meeting of the Democratic Party (DP), scheduled for November 12th is in essence a membership meeting, required according to the partys constitution. The organizing committee saw it fit to also seize the opportunity to offer non-registered members and past members the opportunity to not only (re)register, but also to register their social and political interests Read more

Dp Is Back! Membership Meeting On November 12

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — The Democratic Party of St. Maarten (DP), the oldest political party in the country, is gearing up to once again offer the island’s residents knowledgeable and experienced representation that will stand on the party’s founding principles that values hope and dreams for a vibrant future and a decent standard of living for all St. Maarteners. It is time for the DP to once again give light in all this darkness, so our people can move on.

Popularly called The Red Machine, the party will host its general membership meeting on November 12 at the John Larmonie Center in Philipsburg at 6:30pm Read more

Dp Ha Vuelto! Reunin De Socios El 12 De Noviembre

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – The Democratic Party of St. Maarten (DP), el partido poltico ms antiguo del pas, se est preparando para ofrecer una vez ms a los residentes de la isla una representacin bien informada y experimentada que estar en los principios fundacionales del partido que valora la esperanza y los sueos de un futuro vibrante y un nivel de vida decente para todos los habitantes de St Read more

Parliament Supports Wuite Motion On Social Minimum

THE HAGUE--A broad majority of the Second Chamber of the Dutch Parliament on Tuesday voted in favour of the motion of Jorien Wuite of the Democratic Party D66 which asks the Dutch government to review the social minimum for Bonaire, St Read more

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El Partido Democrtico Felicita A St. Kitts Y Nevis Por Las Elecciones

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – El Partido Democrtico de St. Maarten (DP) extiende sus felicitaciones al pueblo de la Federacin de Saint Kitts y Nevis, quienes el viernes 5 de agosto de 2022 ejercieron su derecho democrtico y eligieron un gobierno, a ser presidido por St Kitts y Nevis Partido Laborista (SKNLP), que con su victoria captur 6 de los 8 escaos en St. Kitts, Los dos escaos restantes fueron para el Movimiento de Accin Popular (PAM) y el Partido Popular del Trabajo (PLP). El Movimiento de Ciudadanos Preocupados (CCM) captur los 3 escaos en Nevis.

Felicitaciones sinceras y calurosas al recin elegido Primer Ministro de St Read more

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Dp Extends Congratulations To The People Of The Federation Of Saint Kitts And Nevis

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — The Democratic Party of St. Maarten (DP)extends congratulations to the people of theFederation of Saint Kitts and Nevis, who on Friday, August 5th, z022 exercised their Democratic right and elected a government,to be lead by theSt Kitts and Nevis Labour Party (SKNLP), who with their victorycaptured6 ofthe8 seats in Saint Kitts. Theremaining two seats wenttothe Peoples Action Movement (PAM) and the Peoples Labour Party (PLP).The Concerned Citizens Movement (CCM) captured all 3 seats in Nevis.

Heartfelt and warm congratulations go out to the newly elected Prime Minister of St. Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- The Democratic Party of St. Maarten (DP) extends congratulations to the people of the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis, who on Friday, August 5th, z022 exercised their Democratic right and elected a government, to be led by St Kitts and Nevis Labour Party (SKNLP), who with their victory captured 6 of the 8 seats in Saint Kitts. The remaining two seats went to the Peoples Action Movement (PAM) and the Peoples Labour Party (PLP) Read more

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Wuite Reminds The Hague To Include Caribbean Netherlands

THE HAGUE--Member of the Second Chamber of the Dutch Parliament Jorien Wuite of the Democratic Party D66 on Thursday reminded the Dutch government of the fact that it needs to involve the Caribbean Netherlands in its policy.

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Raquel Spanner-Carty Elected Statia Democratic Party Leader

The new St. Eustatius Democratic Party Board (from left): Winston Fleming, Elvin Henriques, Magda Constania, Party Leader Raquel Spanner-Carty, Beverly Woodley, Sharon Berkel, Leona Spanner and Brian Carty.

ST. EUSTATIUS--Raquel Spanner-Carty has been elected as the new leader of the Democratic Party (DP) of St Read more

Democratic Party To Be Revived

MP Sarah Wescot-Williams

 
PHILIPSBURG--The Democratic Party (DP) will be making a comeback soon.
United Democrats (UD) Member of Parliament (MP) and DP leader Sarah Wescot-Williams said on Tuesday that efforts will be made to revive the party Read more

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Broad Participation Of Islands At Meeting On Dutch Slavery Past

The Statia delegation, Island Council Member Adelka Spanner (left), Government Commissioner Alida Francis (second right) and DP Island Council assistant Ernie Simmons (right) with Member of the Second Chamber Jorien Wuite (second left) at Mondays round table consultation in the Second Chamber Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- After 12 long years of being accused of several crimes now suspended Member of Parliament Claudius Buncamper has had his day in court on May 30th, 2022 when the joint court of appeals fully acquits Buncamper of all charges since the prosecution could not prove its case.
The verdict that was handed down on Monday has been freely translated below.
While the Buncampers were able to clear their names after 12 years of judicial persecution, former Minister Maria Buncamper Molanus was forced to resign when the investigation started as there appeared to be a semblance of conflict of interest Read more

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El Plp Recuerda A Leonora Sneek-Gibbs

ORANJESTAD, St. Eustatius – La comunidad de St. Eustatius se ha enterado con horror del prematuro fallecimiento de la Sra. Leonora Sneek-Gibbs tras una breve enfermedad. La impactante noticia gener un entumecimiento colectivo de incredulidad en la comunidad; Statia estaba de luto.

En primer lugar, en nombre del Partido Laborista Progresista, queremos expresar nuestras ms sinceras condolencias a su esposo, el concejal Nicolas “Koos” Sneek, y al resto de la familia y sus amigos Read more

Politicians Are Giving False Hope To The People As Preparation For The Elections?

The protest of Last May 5th ended by the protest-leaders giving a manifest to the same political leaders, that have no power to decide since 10-10-10 and that has agreed to put the Bonaire peoples in the Dutch Constitution in 2017 under unequal rights and are the keepers the peoples in this colonial status. Is this not manipulation of the peoples, then what is?

NKBB outright public warning, that the peoples initiative protesting was hijacked from the people by same traditional political leaders made an nationwide impact and raised the awareness on the Bonaire people that became very reluctant Read more

SABA:--- The Executive Council has submitted a letter to the Dutch Parliament in which it expressed serious concerns about the deficient curative healthcare for Saba residents. Saba is calling for direly needed changes to the healthcare system to ensure good curative care for the people. The two recent deaths of patients on St. Eustatius underscore this need.

As you know, our neighboring island Statia was shaken in recent weeks by the unforeseen death of two residents. These events have a huge impact on all those directly involved, on Statias general population and also affected the people on Saba, it was stated in the letter to the members of the First and Second Chamber who recently visited Saba on Monday, May 2 Read more

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Doing A Good Thing Wrong Is No Good

On Tuesday May 3, the world celebrated International Press Freedom Day, which inspired this article along with the recent press developments on our island. It is an honor to serve in this noble profession and I look forward to contributing towards the professions value, impact and legacy.

As a member of the St. Martin press and representative of my media house, I have noted with deep concern the need to ensure that freedom of the press, as enshrined in article 10 of the constitution, is never trampled upon Read more

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Adelka Spanner Accuses Island Council Of Sending Fake Letter To St. Maarten

From left: Registrars Office clerk Melissa Robins-Spanner and Island Council members Reuben Merkman, Koos Sneek, Rechelline Leerdam and Clyde van Putten prior to departing for St. Maarten to meet with the delegations to the Interparliamentary Kingdom Consultation IPKO.

ST. EUSTATIUS--Island Council Member and leader of the Democratic Party (DP) of St. Eustatius Adelka Spanner has accused her colleagues in the Council of having sent a letter to the Parliament of St Read more