SMN News learnt that the leader of the United People's Party Theo Heyliger has met with the leader of the Democratic Party Sarah Wescott Williams to discuss the two coming together. However, the politicians who are working behind the scenes have so far remained tightlipped. Reliable sources say that most of the DP party membership wants the DP and UP to work together but there are a few of the members and candidates who do not want to work with the UP simply because the UP leader and elected members lacks knowledge of the constitutional process.
Sources close to the party said the DP leader is looking to become the first PM for the St. Maarten. While there a rumors speculating the two parties have reached a deal SMN News learnt that even though the red and green parties have engaged in talks there is no signed document to say a coalition has been formed.
SMN News also learnt that talks between the National Alliance and the Democratic Party have also taken place. One source said that the NA and UP have shown willingness to work with the DP but there is no solid offers made to the DP leader by either of the two party leaders.
On Sunday afternoon the leader of the National Alliance and his candidates met at the parliament building on Back Street where they discussed the outcome of the election as well as how the party intends to proceed.
Efforts made to reach the leaders of the three political parties proved futile up to press time. The politicians who were elected on Friday has until October 5th to form their government since it is on that date the new island council members would have to be sworn in.