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#147652 10/30/2017 07:04 PM
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Did I hear right that once again the Government has failed? This, post Irma, is not the time for petty squabbles. We need money from the Nederlandse and the petty squabbles will only harm that. WAKE UP!

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We were waiting for this to happen. Blessings !

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Does this mean that Holland will have much needed control of St Maarten government

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This means that the funds that will be made available for the redevelopment of the Island will be under full control.

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Does this mean that Holland will have much needed control of St Maarten government


Based on what I have learned about the form of government, the answer to this is "no", although the conditions it set for making the money available will be met. One of those conditions was for there to be accountability for and control over the money independent of the government. Look for the Dutch to tweak that requirement, depending on their view of the new government.

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https://www.facebook.com/Sarah-Wescot-Wi...n3YmqP2yoBNaKBo <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" />

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WOW!!! You go, girl!!! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Clapping.gif" alt="" /> If you have a few minutes, listen to Sarah's news conference...


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It was due ! Enough is enough.

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Agreed!

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Looks like Marlin as a "Last Hurrah" is still causing problems to slow recovery down.

https://www.sxm-talks.com/st-martin-news...-new-elections/

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Being desperate . Last minute response. Adios !

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So, now what happens??


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Well there is a no confidence vote meeting today in the Parliament and from there the Government change will began.

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Sarah said that she would fight elections being held. Will the public demand that Marlin and his government just resign? What will happen to the Dutch aid if elections are actually called??? I'm afraid this BS by Marlin will still prevent the Dutch from sending aid.


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So, now what happens??


Good question. Among other things, Governor Holiday may earn his pay today.

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As in, to convince Marlin and his band of brothers to resign, for the good of the country??


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I am hoping the Governor can recognize the vote of no confidence at the 2 pm meeting and somehow have it control what happens next - as in recognize new government. As opposed to Marlin and his allies dissolving Parliament and calling elections "first" and then stay in power through elections. I expect nothing from Marlin except effort to hold onto power as long as possible. I think Governor will do what he can but I am not sure what he can do. This could really get ugly if Sarah was really serious about what she said in her press conference.

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That's what I was thinking. I think people will not need much encouragement to take to the streets, in a bad way.


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<a href="www.thedailyherald.sx/islands/70611-knops-awaits-st-maarten-political-developments" target="_blank">Dutch are awaiting today's developments</a> before making a decision on the funds.


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No elections will be allowed to be held.

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It appears that the 2 PM meeting will be on the internet, at http://www.sxmparliament.org/

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Well, how bizarre. Meeting adjourned without doing anything.


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Not bizarre in SXM -if Marlin holds onto power I thnk that the people will do somethng serious.

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Well, how bizarre. Meeting adjourned without doing anything.


I believe it will be resuming at 5pm

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Yes, that's what she said when they adjourned. Hopefully reason has prevailed.


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It appears that the 2 PM meeting will be on the internet, at http://www.sxmparliament.org/


Live Now!

Meeting resumes tomorrow 10AM <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" />

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Meeting's over. What happened??


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Meeting is on at this moment.

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OK, please post when you know something.


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Will do , the PM is currently speaking.

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Any news??


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Meeting continues this morning with a no confidence motion to be passed. Marlin is now is trying to mention National Government.

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What is a national government? What does that mean? Is still sounds like he is going to call elections.


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That's his suggestion ignored to stay in power, but the others won't go that way.

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What is a national government? What does that mean? Is still sounds like he is going to call elections.


The PM is elected by the National Government.
The Parliament and the Prime Minister have complete authority.

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What is a national government? What does that mean? Is still sounds like he is going to call elections.


Idea of a National Government is that all parties join together in a government - all parties reach consensus (or as close to consensus as possible) as to PM and other ministers. Hard to see how that can happen with this bunch.

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OK, thanks. Yes, I don't see that happening here.


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Meeting will resume shortly. Construction noise stopped meeting. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/duh.gif" alt="" />
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