PHILIPSBURG:--- On Monday, February 17, 2020, the Youth Mayor of the City council of Amsterdam Mrs. Avianka Aventurin-Denloye paid a courtesy visit to the President of Parliament, Mr. Rolando Brison at the Parliament building in Philipsburg. During the meeting both parties discussed succinctly the following topics; Government’s plans for the youth challenges being faced with the youth, preparations for the youth traveling abroad for higher education and brain-drain.
During the meeting, the Honorable President of Parliament, Mr. Rolando Brison was asked to share information about the youth of Sint Maarten. Mr. Brison expressed that Sint Maarten is a very multicultural society where there are over 100 nationalities living on the island creating that melting pot. He further described the young people of Sint Maarten as open-minded and highly multicultural friendly people.
Mr. Brison expressed his appreciation to the Youth Mayor of Amsterdam, Mrs. Avianka Aventurin-Denloye for the courtesy visit to the House of Parliament and encouraged Mrs. Aventurin-Denloye's proposal in collaborating with the Government in efforts to contribute towards the development of Sint Maarten.