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...
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Plenary Public session of Parliament about the current situation with regards to the screening of Candidates ministers, and methods by which the process can be more democratic, transparent and consistent
Plenary Public session of Parliament about the current situation with regards to the screening of Candidates ministers, and methods by which the process can be more democratic, transparent and consistent
Continuation Plenary public session of Parliament about National Ordinance to amend the General National Ordinance Land Taxes in connection with international obligations
Continuation Plenary public session of Parliament about National Ordinance to amend the General National Ordinance Land Taxes in connection with international obligations PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – The House of Parliament
Continuation Central Committee meeting of Parliament about the Initiative National Ordinance amending the General Police Law in connection with the introduction of the ban on the use of plastic bags
Continuation Central Committee meeting of Parliament about the Initiative National Ordinance amending the General Police Law in connection with the introduction of the ban on the use of plastic bags
Youth Mayor of Amsterdam pays courtesy visit to the President of Parliament of Sint Maarten
Youth Mayor of Amsterdam pays courtesy visit to the President of Parliament of Sint Maarten PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten- On Monday, February 17, 2020, the Youth Mayor of the City council
Continuation Urgent Plenary Public session of Parliament about the status of repairs of the public homes and facilities managed by the SMHDF
Continuation Urgent Plenary Public session of Parliament about the status of repairs of the public homes and facilities managed by the SMHDF PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – The House of Parliament
Central Committee meeting of Parliament regarding an update on and the implementation of the CFATF related laws
Central Committee meeting of Parliament regarding an update on and the implementation of the CFATF related laws PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – The House of Parliament will sit in a Central
Central Committee meeting of Parliament regarding a discussion with the CFT concerning the financial situation of Sint Maarten
Central Committee meeting of Parliament regarding a discussion with the CFT concerning the financial situation of Sint Maarten PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – The House of Parliament will sit in a
Central Committee meeting of Parliament about Government’s new policy on the issuance of labour permits
Central Committee meeting of Parliament about Government’s new policy on the issuance of labour permits PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – The House of Parliament will sit in a Central Committee meeting
Continuation Plenary Public session of Parliament about the appointment of a Chairperson and member of the General Audit Chamber
Continuation Plenary Public session of Parliament about the appointment of a Chairperson and member of the General Audit Chamber PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – The House of Parliament will sit in
Members of Parliament participate in Orientation week
Members of Parliament participate in Orientation week PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – During the week of February 10-14, 2020 Members of Parliament participated in an Orientation week organized by the secretariat
Parliament elected its new Chairperson and its 1st and 2nd Vice-Chairperson of Parliament
Parliament elected its new Chairperson and its 1st and 2nd Vice-Chairperson of Parliament in its Public meeting no. 15 on Monday, February 10, 2020. Mr. Rolando Brison – Chairperson Mr.
Incoming Members of Parliament for the 2020-2024 Governing term
The incoming Members of Parliament for the 2020-2024 Governing term were sworn in on Monday, February 10, 2020 by Governor Eugene Holiday at Harbor View in Philipsburg.