What is Parliament
PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – Parliament invites the public to send in nominations for the Annual President of Parliament Award.
Admission Members of Parliament
To be eligible for membership of Parliament, a person must be a resident of Sint Maarten, a Dutch national, have attained the age of eighteen years and whose right to vote has not been taken away. After the results of the election are established by the main voting bureau, the elected Members present their credentials to Parliament. Read more...
Parliament Meetings
There are different types of meetings: Public meetings, Central Committee meetings, meetings of the Permanent and Ad Hoc Committees. All meetings of Parliament are open to the public unless it is considered necessary, or requested by at least four members, to hold the meeting behind closed doors. Meetings are usually transmitted live via radio, television and internet. Read more...
Latest News
Parliament redesigned website launched
This redesigned website offers quick and easy access to essential information and features while offering a more comprehensive understanding of the structure and organization of the Parliament of Sint Maarten.
Urgent Plenary Public session of Parliament regarding the Dump fumes and the health hazards this carries
Urgent Plenary Public session of Parliament regarding the Dump fumes and the health hazards this carriesThe House of Parliament will sit in an Urgent Plenary Public meeting on September 13,
Opening Parliamentary Year 2019-2020
Opening Parliamentary Year 2019-2020On the occasion of the opening of Parliamentary Year 2019-2020 a Solemn Plenary Session was held on Tuesday, September 10, 2019. This is an annual occurring event,
Parliament recognizes persons and organizations contributing to Sint Maarten’s environment
Tuesday, September 10, 2019 marked the beginning of a New Parliamentary (PY 2019-2020) Year for the Parliament of Sint Maarten. September 10, 2019 also marked the second year that the
Mhakeda Shillingford awarded President of Parliament Award 2019
PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – Mhakeda Shillingford was awarded the President of Parliament Award 2019. A youth is awarded annually the President of Parliament Award for exemplary behavior, leadership skills as
Parliament approves Initiative National Ordinance for the disposal of UTS shares
The Parliament of Sint Maarten approved the Initiative National Ordinance granting an authorization for alienation of the shares belonging to the country of Sint Maarten in the share capital of
Presidium meeting Tripartite in Curaçao
On August 23, 2019 a Presidium meeting of the Tripartite was held on Curaçao. The Chairlady of Parliament, Mrs. S.A. Wescot- Williams, the Vice Chairman of the Committee of Kingdom
Meeting on the proposed draft amendments by Aruba
PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – The House of Parliament will sit in a Central Committee meeting on, June 11, 2019. The Central Committee meeting is scheduled for Tuesday at 11.00 hrs.
Continuation Plenary Public session of Parliament about Draft National Ordinance Budget 2019
PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – The House of Parliament will sit in a Continuation Plenary Public session on Friday, June 7, 2019. The Public meeting which was adjourned on Tuesday, May