
From left to right on the picture: SER Chairman Ir. Damian Richardson, Honorable Minister Plenipotentiary, Rene Violenus.
After introductions, the conversation focused on the work method and the recently published advice of the SER. Furthermore, the social and economic development of Sint Maarten and the relations between the SER and similar institutions were discussed.
SER Chairman and Minister Violenus also shared their views on the challenges of Sint Maarten connected to the COVID-19 pandemic and some elements of the proposed Caribbean Body for Reform and Development (COHO) and how these challenges will impact the development path of Sint Maarten and its people.
Earlier in that same week, SER Sint Maarten made use of the opportunity to strengthen its ties with the SERs of Aruba, Curacao, and the Netherlands. The SERs of the Kingdom met in the Hague to discuss continued cooperation, exchange of best practices, and coordinate joint collaboration on future events.
Over the entire week, SER Sint Maarten succeeded in establishing a valuable network of contacts with several organizations in the Dutch cities of Amsterdam, 's-Hertogenbosch, and The Hague. The delegation consisted of Chairman Damian Richardson and Secretary-general, Gerard Richardson.