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Sarah Tells Brug Motion Against Him Is Political, Not About Performance

PHILIPSBURG--Democratic Party (DP) Member of Parliament (MP) Sarah Wescot-Williams said the motion of no confidence against VSA Minister Richinel Brug was political rather than performance-based.

She said the coalition could no longer maintain the status quo Read more

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Brug Sent Home, Motion Of No Confidence Passed With 8 Votes For 7 Against

PHILIPSBURG--Parliament on Friday passed a motion of no confidence against Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA) Richinel Brug in a narrow 8-7 vote during an urgent public meeting marked by emotional speeches, accusations of political infighting and concerns over coalition stability.

The motion, submitted by URSM MP Christopher Wever, stated that Brug no longer enjoyed the confidence of Parliament and requested that he make his position immediately available to the Governor, thereby tendering his resignation.

Eight MPs voted in favour of the motion, while seven voted against it.

Voting in favor were MPs Veronica Jansen-Webster, Viren Kotai, Dimar Labega, Franklin Meyers, Raeyhon Peterson, Ludmila de Weever, Christopher Wever and Sarah Wescot-Williams.

Voting against were MPs Francisco Lacroes, Lyndon Lewis, Omar Ottley, Sjamira Roseburg, Darryl York, Egbert Doran and Ardwell Irion.

The motion argued that the relationship between Brug and the URSM, the party that nominated him, had deteriorated to the point where continued collaboration within the governing coalition is no longer tenable Read more

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Easter Seafood Fest Attendance Easily Exceeded 2025, Says Radio St. Martin

Sarah Wescot-Williams swapped a Parliament suit for a kitchen apron, to help out at the Easter Fish Fry. (Robert Luckock photo)

MARIGOT--When radio station 101.5FM owner Franois Cuchi Hunt said he was going all out for the second edition of the Free Easter Fish Fry & Seafood Fest that took place Good Friday, April 3, he w Read more

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St. Maarten Strengthens Caribbean Voice At 39Th Parlatino Assembly

MP Sarah Wescot-Williams at the forum.

PANAMA--St. Maarten took a leading role in regional discussions at the 39th Assembly of the Latin American and Caribbean Parliament Parlatino, with Member of Parliament (MP) Read more

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Sint Maarten Fortalece La Voz Del Caribe En La 39. Asamblea Del Parlatino

Panam La Presidente del Parlamento Sarah A. Wescot-Williams represent a Sint Maarten en la 39. Asamblea del Parlamento Latinoamericano y del Caribe (Parlatino), donde lderes regionales se reunieron bajo el lema: Por la sostenibilidad de Amrica Latina y el Caribe en un mundo cambiante.

Durante la Asamblea, un hecho significativo fue la aprobacin por parte de la Junta Directiva de una propuesta para establecer una comisin interina centrada en la regin caribea del Parlatino Read more

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Sarah Wants Ipko To Deliver Tangible Results For Citizens

MP Sarah Wescot-Williams delivering her remarks at IPKO.

ARUBA--President of Parliament, Member of Parliament (MP) Sarah Wescot-Williams on Wednesday urged the fou Read more

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Women Mps Back Victim Support Services Efforts To Close Legal Gaps For Abuse Survivors

From left: MPs Ludmilla de Weever, Veronica Jansen-Webster, Director of Victims Support Services, Cassandra Richardson, MP Sjamira Roseburg and Chairlady of Parliament, MP Read more

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Annual National Day Of Prayer January 11 At Govt Building

From left: National Day of Prayer 2025, cross section of clergy members with President of Parliament Sarah Wescot-Williams, Governor Ajamu Baly, Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina and ECYS Minister Melissa Gumbs Read more

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Sarah Calls For Constitutional Model That Fits Small Island Realities

President of Parliament Sarah Wescot-Williams.

PHILIPSBURG--President of Parliament Sarah Wescot-Williams has called for renewed examination of whether St. Maarten Read more

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Sarah Calls For Global Action On Gender Equality At Conf. In Ghana

President of Parliament Sarah Wescot-Williams

ACCRA--President of Parliament Sarah Wescot-Williams urged world leaders to accelerate efforts to achieve gender equa Read more

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Constitution Day On October 13 Marks 15 Years Of Country Status

Government Administration Building adorned in red, white and blue dcor for Constitution Day 2025.

PHILIPSBURG--The Government of St. Maarten will celebrate the 15th anniversary of the countrys constitutional status in the Kingdom of the Netherlands on Monday, October 13, with official Constitution Day activities at Jocelyn Arndell Festival Village starting at 11:30am.

This years theme Fifteen Years of Country Status Honoring Our Past, Shaping Our Future highlights the nations progress since attaining country status on October 10, 2010 Read more

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Parliament Launches Mp Read Aloud Project To Foster Literacy

MP Sarah Wescot-Williams reading to pupils.

PHILIPSBURG--To mark its 15th anniversary, the Parliament of St Maarten launched the MP Read Aloud Project, bringing Members of Parliament directly into classrooms to promote literacy and introduce young students to democratic values.

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Governor Launches Planning For 2025 Constitutional Symposium

Part of the St. Maarten delegation at the Round Table Conference in 2009. (front left to right) former Governor of St. Maarten, drs. Eugene Holiday in his capacity as advisor, current President of Parliament and then Commissioner Sarah Wescot-Williams, past advisor Dennis Richardson and then Commissioner the late Roy Marlin.

 
PHILIPSBURG--His Excellency Ajamu Baly, Governor of St Read more

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Aviation Veteran Michael Cleaver Tackles His Biggest Challenge Yet

Airport technology plays a crucial role in passenger safety and experience, Cleaver says.

~ A CEOs ground-up approach to transforming PJIA ~

By Jacqueline Hooftman

SIMPSON BAY--From starting at American Airlines as a baggage handler at Luis Munoz Marin International Airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico with a Bachelors degree in business administration in hand to now running St. Maartens national airport, Michael Cleavers forty-year career in aviation has come full circle Read more

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Higher Education Law Unanimously Passed, Gumbs Calls For Sustainability In Education

From left: Department Education Head Sidonia Lacorbiniere-Hodge; President of Parliament Sarah Wescot-Williams; Minister ECYS Melissa D. Gumbs and Policy Advisor in Cabinet, Erin Ellis.

PHILIPSBURG--Parliament on Thursday unanimously passed the National Ordinance containing Rules on Higher Education and Research Read more

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A New Naval Base And Coast Guard Radar On The Horizon For St. Maarten

In casual mode, from left: St. Maarten President of Parliament Sarah Wescot-Williams, Justice Minister Nathalie Tackling, VROMI Minister Patrice Gumbs, and ECYS Minster Melissa Gumbs.

PHILIPSBURG--A new naval base that will take over from the temporary facilities in Point Blanche and installation of a Coast Guard radar for 24/7 monitoring of maritime traffic are part of new developments to bolster safety and security in St Read more

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President Of Parliament Wescot-Williams Rejects Approval Of Final Text 2025 Budget

Page one of the letter sent to the PM and finance minister.

PHILIPSBURG--President of Parliament Sarah Wescot-Williams has informed Prime Minister (PM) Dr. Luc Mercelina a Read more

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Law Proposed To Restrict Import, Distribution, Sale Of Specific Single-Use Plastic, Polystyrene Foam Products

Chairperson of Parliament Sarah Wescot-Williams (at podium) during the session.

PHILIPSBURG--The St. Maarten Development Fund (SMDF), in collaboration with the government of St. Maarten, on Tuesday evening hosted a Plastic Free SXM Town Hall Meeting to discuss proposed legislation aimed at significantly reducing single-use pl Read more

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New Dutch Rep In Philipsburg: I Will Spend Time Getting To Know This Country

Eelco Boomsma,(fourth right), Governor Ajamu Baly (fifth right), Chairlady of Parliament, Sarah Wescot-Williams (third right), Deputy Prime Minister Grisha Heyliger-MartenRead more

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Sarah To Spearhead Drafting Of A Referendum Ordinance

DP MP Sarah Wescot-Williams.

~ As required by constitution ~

 PHILIPSBURG--Democratic Party (DP) Member of Parliament (MP) Sarah Wescot-Williams said she will be spearheading the drafting of a referendum ordinance for St Read more

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Government, Unicef Jointly Launch Positive Parenting Support Program

Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina (above, back row, third right), Minister of Education, Culture, Youth & Sports Melissa Gumbs (above, centre right), Member of Parliament Sarah Wescot-Williams (above, back row, centre right), several government officials and civil servants, programme stakeholders, community leaders and parenting advocates came together on Friday in support of the Positive Parenting Support Program Read more

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Major Houtenbos New Commander Of The Marine Detachment Of Sint Maarten

POINT BLANCHE Major of the Marines Niels Houtenbos took over command of the Marine Detachment on Sint Maarten on Thursday, November 28, 2024.

He took over command from Major of the Marines Arie Noordam. This happened during a ceremonial meeting on board HNLMS Holland.

Several dignitaries were present during the ceremony, including the Governor of Sint Maarten, Mr. Ajamu Baly, President of Parliament Sarah A Read more

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Soualiga Corporate Toastmasters Celebrates Its 20Th Anniversary With A Grand Gala

Soualiga Corporate Toastmasters Club (SCTMC) proudly Celebrated its 20th anniversary Saturday November 23, 2024, at the Paradise Hall. Among the guests were the keynote speaker, the founding members and First president the Honorable President of Parliament Sarah A, Wescot Williams, past presidents and members of the Club.

Celebrating milestones is one way that Toastmasters reflect on the progress made over the years and as well as consider opportunities for the future.

As our Keynote Speaker, the President of Parliament said that it is an incredible honor to stand before you today as we gather to celebrate the 20th anniversary of our beloved Soualiga Corporate Toastmasters Club! Two decades have passed since we first came together with a visionto cultivate communication, leadership, and personal growth in a supportive community.

Speech by MP Sarah Wescot-Williams on the 20th anniversary of the Soualiga Corporate TM Club.

As the founder of this club, she remembers our initial meetings filled with excitement and a hint of uncertainty Read more

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Nv Gebe Hosts St. Maarten Parliament Members For Power Plant Tour

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — On Wednesday, October 2, 2024, NV GEBE hosted several Members of the Parliament of St. Maarten for an insightful presentation and tour of the Power Plant.

The delegation in attendance included: the Hon. Chairlady of Parliament Sarah A. Wescot-Williams, along with the following Honorable MPs: Melissa D Read more

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