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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The Parliament of Sint Maarten marked an historical event by hosting the Opening of the Parliamentary Year 2020-2021 in a virtual setting
The Parliament of Sint Maarten marked an historical event by hosting the Opening of the Parliamentary Year 2020-2021 in a virtual setting PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – Tuesday, September 8, 2020
Central Committee meeting of Parliament regarding the advice on appointment of members of the General Audit Chamber
Central Committee meeting of Parliament regarding the advice on appointment of members of the General Audit Chamber PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – The House of Parliament will sit in a Central
Central Committee meeting of Parliament about update and further elucidation on the Cft’s advice regarding financial support needed for Sint Maarten as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, financial alternatives for Sint Maarten, and an explanation from the Cft as to under which authority they currently operate
Central Committee meeting of Parliament about update and further elucidation on the Cft’s advice regarding financial support needed for Sint Maarten as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, financial alternatives
Erwin Romney Recipient of the President of Parliament Award 2020
Erwin Romney Recipient of the President of Parliament Award 2020 PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – Erwin Romney was awarded the President of Parliament Award 2020. A youth is awarded annually the
As of September 2, 2020, the Parliament of Sint Maarten has been showcasing paintings created by Ms. Tessel Verheij.
As of September 2, 2020, the Parliament of Sint Maarten has been showcasing paintings created by Ms. Tessel Verheij. PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten - Tessel, born in Zandvoort, The Netherlands became fascinated
Joint Press Conference Parliaments of Aruba, Curaçao and Sint Maarten
Joint Press Conference Parliaments of Aruba, Curaçao and Sint Maarten PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten - On Monday, September 7, 2020 the Parliaments of Aruba, Curaçao and Sint Maarten will be hosting
Urgent Plenary Public session of Parliament about the position of the Parliaments Aruba, Curacao and Sint Maarten regarding the Caribbean reform entity (CRE)
Urgent Plenary Public session of Parliament about the position of the Parliaments Aruba, Curacao and Sint Maarten regarding the Caribbean reform entity (CRE) PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten - The House of
Continuation urgent Plenary Public session of Parliament regarding a status update on the SSRP, the assistance programs of the SSRP and the Covid-19 liquidity assistance from the Netherlands and the conditions tied to this assistance
Continuation urgent Plenary Public session of Parliament regarding a status update on the SSRP, the assistance programs of the SSRP and the Covid-19 liquidity assistance from the Netherlands and the
Central Committee meeting of Parliament regarding the National Ordinance rectifying a technical omission in the National Ordinance of June 26, 2017 amending the Sanctions National Ordinance to implement recommendation 6 of the Financial Action Task Force without delay to implement the restrictive measures and some technical legal adjustments
Central Committee meeting of Parliament regarding the National Ordinance rectifying a technical omission in the National Ordinance of June 26, 2017 amending the Sanctions National Ordinance to implement recommendation 6
*** Notice ***- Committee of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (CVSA) 04 Postponed
*** Notice ***- Committee of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (CVSA) 04 Postponed The Public meeting to be held today, Thursday, August 27, 2020 at 12.00 hrs. with as
Notice – Public Meeting no. 35 Postponed
Notice - Public Meeting no. 35 Postponed The Public meeting to be held today, Wednesday, August 26, 2020, at 11.00 hrs with as agenda point: Discussion on Constitutional Affairs in
Plenary Public session of Parliament about discussion on Constitutional Affairs in connection with written questions to the Prime Minister on the decolonization process of the Dutch islands
Plenary Public session of Parliament about discussion on Constitutional Affairs in connection with written questions to the Prime Minister on the decolonization process of the Dutch islands PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten