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Sarah Wants Clarity On DoncherS Suspension

PHILIPSBURG--United Democrats (UD) Member of Parliament (MP) Sarah Wescot-Williams on Thursday evening called on government to provide clarity on the suspension of Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIA) Holding Company ( Read more

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Central Committee Meeting Of Parliament Concerning The Financial Status Of Nv G.E.B.E.

PHILIPSBURG:--- The House of Parliament will sit in a Central Committee meeting on Monday, April 26, 2021.

The Central Committee meeting is a continuation of the meeting which was adjourned on March 31, 2021. Will be reconvened at 14.00hrs. in the General Assembly Chamber of the House at Wilhelminastraat #1 in Philipsburg. The Minister of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment, and Infrastructure will be present.

The agenda point is:
The (financial) status of NV G.E.B.E Read more

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Sint Maarten Takes Steps To Move Beyond Plastics; Beyond A Plastic Sxm Webinar To Empower Businesses.

Philipsburg, Sint Maarten Sint Maarten is taking a major step to become plastic free with the BEYOND A PLASTIC SXM Webinar to be held on May 6th. The webinar is a collaborative effort of MP Sarah A. Wescot-Williams, Ms. Juliet Carvalhal of Impact Blue , along with Mrs. Camila De Conto of Songster.

The free event will include a panel discussion as well as a training, aimed at empowering businesses with the necessary knowledge and tools to duly prepare and adopt the law within their organizations. 

Today, April 22nd,  we recognize and celebrate Earth Day and the BEYOND A PLASTIC SXM team embraces this years theme Restore Our Earth, which focuses on natural processes, emerging green technologies, and innovative thinking that can restore the worlds ecosystems as a timely reminder for us join forces and do our part to protect our health, our livelihood and our future.  A healthy planet is not an option it is a necessity. 

The Sint Maarten plastic bag ban  prohibits single-use plastic bags, plastic straws and styrofoam food containers and takes effect on July 1, 2021 Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Sint Maarten is taking a major step to becoming plastic-free with the BEYOND A PLASTIC SXM Webinar to be held on May 6th. The webinar is a collaborative effort of MP Sarah A. Wescot-Williams, Ms. Juliet Carvalhal of Impact Blue, along with Mrs. Camila De Conto of Songster.

The free event will include a panel discussion as well as training, aimed at empowering businesses with the necessary knowledge and tools to duly prepare and adopt the law within their organizations.

Today, April 22nd, we recognize and celebrate Earth Day and the BEYOND A PLASTIC SXM team embraces this years theme Restore Our Earth, which focuses on natural processes, emerging green technologies, and innovative thinking that can restore the worlds ecosystems as a timely reminder for us join forces and do our part to protect our health, our livelihood, and our future Read more

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Sarah Calls On Panneflek To Give Clarity On Continuation Food Aid

UD MP Sarah Wescot-Williams.

PHILIPSBURG--The United Democrats (UD) faction has called on Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor VSA Read more

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Urgent Public Meeting Of Parliament Scheduled For Monday.

PHILIPSBURG:---The House of Parliament will sit in an urgent Public meeting on Monday, April 19, 2021. The Public meeting is scheduled for 10.00 hrs. in the General Assembly Chamber of the House at Wilhelminastraat #1 in Philipsburg. The Minister of General Affairs and The Minister of Finance will be present for this meeting.

The agenda point is:
Discussion on the relations between the Netherlands and St. Maarten (IS/538/2020-2021 dated March 29, 2021)
This meeting was requested by MP S.A Read more

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Sarah: Nearly Criminal To Mess With AirportS Reconstruction

UD MP Sarah Wescot-Williams.

~ Believes sacking will jeopardise PJIA ~

PHILIPSBURG--United Democrats (UD) Member of Parliament (MP) Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- MP Sarah Wescot-Williams: I want hard guarantees from the Government for the uninterrupted continuation of the airport reconstruction since they condoned sacking the CEO.

 Brian Mingo, the CEO of the Princess Juliana International Airport has been fired, with 2 months' notice, and relieved of his duties immediately Read more

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Sarah Says Country Can Run Out Of Liquidity In 2 Months

UD MP Sarah Wescot-Williams during the press conference.

PHILIPSBURG--United Democrats (UD) Member of Parliament (MP) Read more

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Central Committee Meeting Of Parliament Concerning The Financial Status Of Nv G.E.B.E.

PHILIPSBURG:---The House of Parliament will sit in a Central Committee meeting on Wednesday, March 31, 2021.

The Committee meeting is scheduled for 11.00 hrs. at the House of Parliament. The Minister of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment, and Infrastructure will be in attendance.

The agenda point is:
The (financial) status of NV G.E.B.E. (IS/1135/2019-2020 dated August 18, 2020, and IS/ 169/2020-2021 dated November 16, 2020)
This meeting was requested by MP S.A Read more

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Wescot-Williams: A Blind Man Could Have Seen This Coming

Sarah Wescot-Williams

PHILIPSBURG-- A blind man could have seen this coming, United Democrats (UD) Member of Parliament (MP) Sarah Wescot-Williams said on Sunday in reaction to news that St Read more

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Chairperson of Parliament Rolando Brison and MP Sarah Wescot-Williams 

~ Sarah: Its difficult to accept as miscommunication ~

PHILIPSBURG--Chairperson of Parliament Rolando Brison apologised to United Democrats (UD) Member of Parliament (MP) Sarah Wescot-Williams on Thursday for inaccurate statements he made on a radio station suggesting that Wescot-Williams had contracted a Dutch firm in Groningen for more than 20,000 euros to provide advice about how to handle the suspension of former MP Theo Heyliger.

  The information from Brison was incorrect, as 2,722 euros was the amount paid to the law firm Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- March 8, 2021, marked International Women's Day 2021. This day was celebrated around the world in recognition of the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women and also brought awareness to areas that need improvement for gender equity and inclusion. This year, International Womens Day was themed Choose To Challenge.

As part of the global celebration, the University of St.Martin (USM), TelEm N.V and the Produce Wealth Revolution (PWR) Agency came together in a collaborative effort to produce Oualichi Politics - a virtual panel discussion highlighting seven (7) of the islands most influential women in the political arena Read more

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Press Conference March 11Th, 2021 Mp Wescot-Williams

Member of Parliament of St Maarten Hon. Sarah Wescot-Williams in a press conference on March 11, 2021.

Direct video link: https://www.facebook.com/100006572289265/videos/2984417328453981/

The post Press Conference – March 11th, 2021 – MP Wescot-Williams appeared first on 721news.com.

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Sarah Calls For Referendum To Be Held On Decolonization

Sarah Wescot-Williams during Thursdays press conference.

 ~ Also wants survey on what public feels is important ~

PHILIPSBURG--United Democrats (UD) Member of Parliament (MP) Read more

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Prime Minister Silveria E. Jacobs International WomenS Day Commemoration Speech

Today March 8, 2021 on International Womens Day, it gives me great pleasure to celebrate the accomplishments, and leadership of women all around the world. We have come a long way, from when we were not allowed to vote, make decisions or hold certain functions to breaking the molds set by men throughout history. We have seen women rise to the occasion, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, and exhibit leadership skills in protecting their communities in governments around the world.

This years International Womens Day theme is Choose to Challenge raising awareness against bias and taking action for equality Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Today March 8, 2021, on International Womens Day, it gives me great pleasure to celebrate the accomplishments, and leadership of women all around the world. We have come a long way, from when we were not allowed to vote, make decisions or hold certain functions to breaking the molds set by men throughout history. We have seen women rise to the occasion, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, and exhibit leadership skills in protecting their communities in governments around the world Read more

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Prime Minister Silveria E. Jacobs International WomenS Day Commemoration Speech

Today March 8, 2021 on International Womens Day, it gives me great pleasure to celebrate the accomplishments, and leadership of women all around the world. We have come a long way, from when we were not allowed to vote, make decisions or hold certain functions to breaking the molds set by men throughout history. We have seen women rise to the occasion, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, and exhibit leadership skills in protecting their communities in governments around the world. This years

International Womens Day theme is Choose to Challenge raising awareness against bias and taking action for equality Read more

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Minister Of Justice Advised To Collaborate With Other Ministries With The Overhaul Of Residency Permits Policy.

PHILIPSBURG:--- Minister of Justice Anna Richardson appeared in the parliament on Wednesday and made a detailed presentation to the justice committee of parliament was told that while she took the bull by its horns to deal with the immigration situation on St. Maarten she must collaborate with the other ministries before writing such a detailed policy.
Questions were raised about the concubine agreement that has been using and accepted on St Read more

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Sarah: The Prime MinisterS Refusal To Discuss Implementation Of The Country Package Of St. Maarten Is Unacceptable.

Philipsburg, St. Maarten, 24 February 2021 Members of Parliament have received yet another postponement of a meeting to discuss the St. Maarten country package, the implementation agenda and the Caribbean Body for Reform and Development (COHO). From the latest response by the Prime Minister to discuss the COHO and the so-called country package, it is evident that the Government has no intention to discuss this very important program with the Parliament or the population at large, expressed United Democrats Member of Parliament, Sarah A Read more

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Sarah: The Prime MinisterS Refusal To Discuss Implementation OfThe Country Package Of St. Maarten Is Unacceptable

Philipsburg, St. Maarten,Members of Parliament have received yet another postponement of a meeting to discuss the St. Maarten country package, the implementation agenda and the Caribbean Body for Reform and Development (COHO). From the latest response by the Prime Minister to discuss the COHO and the so-called country package, it is evident that the Government has no intention to discuss this very important program with the Parliament or the population at large, expressed United Democrats Member of Parliament, Sarah A Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:---Members of Parliament have received yet another postponement of a meeting to discuss the St. Maarten country package, the implementation agenda, and the Caribbean Body for Reform and Development (COHO). From the latest response by the Prime Minister to discuss the COHO and the so-called country package, it is evident that the Government has no intention to discuss this very important program with the Parliament or the population at large, expressed United Democrats Member of Parliament, Sarah A Read more

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Committee Of Education, Culture, Youth And Sports Affairs Of Parliament (Cecysa) To Meet In A Continuation Meeting With Representatives Of Various Organizations In The Field Of Special Education.

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Committee of Education, Culture, Youth, and Sports Affairs of Parliament will meet in a session on February 18, 2021. The committee meeting, which was adjourned on November 17, 2020, will be reconvened on Thursday at 10.00 hrs. Representatives of various organizations in the field of special education will be present.
The agenda point is:
Special education: Status of initiatives, programs, and needs in the community (IS/1146/2019-2020 dated August 24, 2020)
This meeting was requested by MP M.D Read more

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Government Hiding Behind Corporate Governance AndShunning Its Role As Sole Shareholder.

Philipsburg, St. Maarten, The letter by the Director for Latin America and the Caribbean Region of the World Bank, regarding PJIA Holding Boards alleged intention to dismiss PJIAs Managing Director, Brian Mingo does not come as a surprise. In fact, had nothing been said by those involved in the reconstruction and financing of the Princess Juliana International Airport when the Holdings intention was made public, that would have been worrisome, said MP Sarah Wescot-Williams in a recent statement.

I have publicly questioned the motives of the Government and the Holding Board of the Airport on this matter and I cautioned that this could have an adverse effect, especially given the manner in which this affair played out in public Read more

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