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MP Franklin Meyers: "Time is longer than twine"

Says time will tell ~ PHILIPSBURG - In response to the latest political developments, Member of Parliament Franklin Meyers, states: "I hope that the People of Sint Maarten now better understand why I declared myself independent two weeks ago....

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A BIT OF POLITICAL TRIVIA RECEIVED VIA WHATSAPP

The only constant in life is change.
This is what the change has done for politics in St. Maarten.

Based on some research and thanks also to Jean Barry Hodge (WhatsApp message), I have concluded the following:

A. Most ship jumpers are first time MP's.

Patrick Illidge, Romain Laville, Maurice Lake, Silvio Master, Leona Marlin, Cornelius de Weever, Chanell Brownbill and Luc Mercelina 

B. Most ship jumpers are new comers to the political party and arena.

1. Romain Laville ran on the UP slate for 1st time in the 2010 election. Jumped ship and formed a new Government twice in 2012 ( DP/NA/Illidge/Frans/Laville)and 2014 (UP/DP/Laville)
2. Leona Marlin ran on the USP slate for the 1st time in 2014 (2010 NA). Jumped ship and formed a new Government in 2014 (UP/DP/Marlin-Romeo/De Weever). 
3. Cornelius de Weever ran on the DP slate for the 1st time in 2014. Jumped ship and formed a new Government in 2014 (UP/DP/Marlin-Romeo/De Weever). 
4. Maurice Lake ran on the UP slate for the 1st time in 2014. Jumped ship and formed a new Government in 2015. (NA/USP/Lake/Master)
5. Silvio Master ran on the UP slate for the 1st time in 2014. Jumped ship and formed a new Government in 2015. (NA/USP/Lake/Master)
6. Chanell Brownbill ran on the USP slate for the 1st time in 2016 (2014 with UP). Jumped ship and formed a new Government in 2018. (UP/DP/Brownbill).
7. Chanell Brownbill ran on the UD slate for the 1st time in 2018 (2014 with UP, 2016 with USP). Jumped ship and formed a new Government in 2019 (NA/USP/Brownbill/Mercelina).
9. Luc Mercelina ran on the UD slate for the 1st time in 2018. Jumped ship and formed a new Government in 2019. (NA/USP/Brownbill/Mercelina).

C. Most ship jumpers come from newly formed political parties 
1. UP: 4 
2. UD: 3
3. USP: 2
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Chairlady of Parliament cancels meeting with Knops

Chairlady of Parliament cancels meeting with State Secretary Knops due to confirmed none attendance of a majority of factions ~ PHILIPSBURG - "In order to avoid any embarrassment in front of the State Secretary, due to a lack of quorum to hold...

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New Coalition: St. Maarten Ministers accountable; not Knops

Says Wescot-Williams again spinning ~ PHILIPSBURG - The new Parliamentary coalition of nine on Tuesday clarified its decision not to attend a meeting scheduled with State Secretary Raymond Knops that was scheduled for Wednesday, September 25, as...

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Parliament meeting to appoint new chairs scheduled

PHILIPSBURG - "Late Monday afternoon I received a request for a meeting, signed by 9 members of parliament, to appoint the chairperson and 2 vice-chairpersons of parliament." according to a press release issued on behalf the Chairlady of...

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WYCCF and SZV sign two new care agreements

PHILIPSBURG - On Wednesday September 18th, the White and Yellow Cross Care Foundation (WYCCF) signed two new care agreements with the Social and Health Insurances (SZV), ensuring the continuity of quality healthcare services to the residents of...

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Minister Johnson visits Port of Rotterdam

ROTTERDAM/PHILIPSBURG - Despite the late start of the European Promotional Trip, Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport & Telecommunication (TEATT) Stuart Johnson visited the Port of Rotterdam last week where welcomed by a delegation...

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New bond issues for Country Sint Maarten

WILLEMSTAD/PHILIPSBURG - The Central Bank of Curaçao en Sint Maarten (CBCS) announces new bond issues on behalf of the Government of the Country of Sint Maarten. On Friday, October 18, 2019, there will be two bond issues on behalf of the Country...

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All set for 2nd Edition of the NAGICO Health & Fitness Fair

PHILIPBURG - The 2nd edition of the Free NAGICO Health & Fitness Fair will be held on Saturday October 5th, at the Raoul Illidge Sports Complex. NAGICO has announced that with over 20 vendors participating, the event will be twice the size of...

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CIBC FirstCaribbean hosts eighth Walk for the Cure Oct. 5th

CUPECOY - For the eighth consecutive year CIBC FirstCaribbean International Bank will host the Walk for the Cure. The proceeds of the event - to be held on Saturday October 5 - will go to the Positive Foundation. Last year the fundraiser netted...

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MHF presents Happiness Event on October 10th

The Mental Health Foundation is proud to present the first edition of the Happiness Event! On Thursday, October 10th from 4.30 PM to 8 PM you're welcome at the Cultural Center in town to join us for an evening filled with performances, sharing of ...

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Slowly but surely the Integrity Chamber is taking shape

By Hilbert Haar ~ Part 3 about the final steps needed to be taken to finalize the establishment of the Integrity Chamber on St. Maarten. In part 1 we reviewed the history leading up to the establishment of the Integrity Chamber on St. Maarten. In...

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Integrity Chamber: a work in progress

By Hilbert Haar ~ Part 2 about the circumstances surrounding the establishment of the Integrity Chamber on St. Maarten. In part 1 we reviewed the history leading up to the establishment of the Integrity Chamber on St. Maarten. Log in here on...

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Why St. Maarten has an Integrity Chamber

By Hilbert Haar ~ Part 1 of the history leading up to the establishment of the Integrity Chamber on St. Maarten. Log in here on StMaartenNews.com to read this full review or become a patreon on https://www.patreon.com/posts/29984975 and be the...

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