Philipsburg:--- The Parliament of St. Maarten unanimously approved the credentials of incoming Member of Parliament Rudolph Samuel. Samuel's credentials were checked by a committee that was installed by the chairlady of parliament. The committee reported to parliament that the incoming MP's documents were in good order and he was accepted as a Member of Parliament. The documentation will be sent to the Governor's office for approval. It is not yet known when Samuel will take up the seat in Parliament that was vacated by Leader of the National Alliance William Marlin.