Reflection Council of Advice on 15 years Country Status
On October 10, 2025 Sint Maarten marked fifteen years as an autonomous country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands. To commemorate this occasion, the Council of Advice presents a retrospective reflection on the journey so far. From building key institutions and safeguarding integrity to navigating financial pressures and political turbulence, this piece tells the story […]
Annual report 2024
The Council of Advice has published its 2024 Annual Report and presented it to His Excellency the Governor of St. Maarten Mr. Ajamu G. Baly, The president of Parliament Mrs. Sara Wescott- Williams and the Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina. A new item in this year’s report is the disclosure of cases where members recused […]
Honoring a Legacy of Dedication and Compassion: Remembering Ms. Melinda Hoeve, LL.M.
Unsolicited advice screening candidate-ministers
On July 23rd, 2024, the Council of Advice issued an unsolicited advice to the Parliament of Sint Maarten on the process regarding the screening of (candidate-)ministers. The advice can be found here.
