St. Martin News Network

UP/DP/Laville Coalition Created Uproar in Parliament House --- Meeting Postponed to Friday, Samuel did not Resign --- Andy Wescot Attacked MP Richardson after Meeting Adjourned.

Philipsburg:--- Members of the United People's Party, Democratic Party, and Independent Member of Parliament Romaine Laville created an uproar in the House of Parliament on Monday when the President of Parliament Rodolphe Samuel convened the meeting and was making his address to the Members of Parliament and the general public. Also present at that meeting was the Deputy Prime Minister and Leader of the National Alliance William Marlin.

On several occasions the Members of Parl...

UP/DP Faction Members Accuse Deputy Prime Minister of Fraud and Acting Governor of being Involved in Conflict of Interest.

Philipsburg:--- On Monday shortly after the Parliamentary meeting was adjourned by the Chairman of Parliament Rodolphe Samuel, a press conference was held by the Members of Parliament that form the majority. During the press conference the majority raised several concerns, Member of Parliament Roy Marlin said that the chairman said that he sought legal advice on the meeting that was held and decision that was taken on May 13th, 2013 in the House of Parliament. Marlin said tha...

Prime Minister tries to Distance herself from Justice Park and Controls --- Promised to do what is in the interest of St. Maarten --- Deputy Prime Minister’s Actions are Punishable.

Philipsburg:--- Prime Minister of St. Maarten Sarah Wescot Williams tried to distance herself from the much contested Justice Park which her son and son in law have been negotiating with the former Minister of Justice Roland Duncan. During a spontaneous live press conference, the Prime Minister said that she wants to make clear that the letter of intent that was sent to the Council of Ministers on the Justice Park was sent for judicial and financial advice. Wescot Williams sa...

UP Leader Heyliger says, the political reality - a majority in parliament exists, respect democracy.

The people of the country would like the impasse created by the National Alliance to be over and governance returned to the country! There is a crystal clear parliamentary majority in place! The Governor needs to take his decision based on this.

I can fully understand the frustrat...

Mondays Plenary Session of Parliament reconvenes on May 24 about political developments and Ministers not enjoying majority support.

PHILIPSBURG:--- A plenary session of Parliament regarding recent political developments and the vote of no confidence against certain members of the Council of Ministers was postponed on Monday, May 17 and has been reconvened for May 24.

The plenary public meeting will be held on ...

Prime Minister Wescot-Williams Dispels Allegations of Duncan Regarding Immigration Controls.

"It is unfortunate that political games are being played while we are striving to ensure that governing continues."

Philipsburg:--- The Prime Minister of St. Maarten the Honorable Sarah Wescot-Williams issued a statement on Monday dismissing allegations made on a news website rega...

FIRST 'THINK TANK SESSION' WITH SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS FOR NEW UPCOMING TV SHOW.

Philipsburg:--- In an effort to increase awareness on HIV/AIDS, STIs, as well as healthy lifestyle choices, the HIV/AIDS Programme Management Team (PMT) in collaboration with the Department of Communication (DCOMM) and Collective Prevention Services (CPS) have began to develop a ...

Prime Minister on Oral Gibbes Live: “When politicians start talking about Mexican Standoff they are putting their own political aspirations above those of the people.”

"If there are new elections our satisfaction would be short-lived. We will come out of this together stronger."

Philipsburg:--- The Prime Minister of St. Maarten the Honorable Sarah Wescot-Williams took the opportunity to address the people of St. Maarten regarding the political d...

New Female Soccer Team FC Soualiga Established.

FC Soualiga is a women's soccer team established on Sint Maarten in April of 2013 under the St. Maarten Soccer Educational Foundation. The team is being coached by David Forsythe, who has over 30 years of experience coaching soccer teams of all ages. Currently the team is practic...

Rotary takes Seniors sailing.

Simpson Bay:--- The smiles on the faces said it all, on the annual Rotary Senior Citizens Cruise held recently. Over 150 Seniors were treated to lunch, a cruise through the lagoon and entertainment by DJ Ruby and not to forget a taste of Guavaberry.

The Rotary Club of St. Maarten ...

Toastmasters St. Maarten to host Area Debate on Electoral Reform.

The Toastmasters Clubs of Sint Maarten will be hosting an Area Debate with the theme "Electoral Reform; Is there a need for change?" . This event will be debated by experienced Toastmasters and will bring to the forefront the pros and cons on one of the most talked about issues wit...

Pointe Blanche water plant equipment arrives.

Great Bay:--- The good news of the arrival of the second stage and the main pump of the first Seawater Reverse Osmosis Desalination Plant was reason for Minister Cornelius De Weever, responsible for production and distribution of water to visit, the Yellow Building at the Harbor ...