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From representing a grieving family to IPKO MP Roseburg makes is present after 24-hour dash across three islands and the Atlantic

THE HAGUE--If there was ever a real-life example of the pace, pressure that can come with public service, MP Sjamira Roseburg delivered one in the last 24 hours.

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Nilda Arduin prompted by Roseburg question says historical inequality still shapes kingdom relations

THE HAGUE--The issue of democratic deficit within the Kingdom of the Netherlands was brought into sharper focus during the Interparliamentary Kingdom Consultation, IPKO when Drs. Rachnilda “Nilda” Arduin told IPKO that historical inequality continues to shape Kingdom relations and must be taken into account if the countries within the Kingdom of the Netherlands are to participate on the basis of true equal standing. Arduin's exchange was prompted by MP Sjamira Roseburg, Chairlady of the Committee of Kingdom Affairs and Interparliamentary Relations of the Parliament of St. Maarten.

Islands sign letter of intent to strengthen youth participation across the kingdom

STATIA--A key milestone of the 2026 Work Conference of the Kingdom Taskforce for Children’s Rights in Sint Eustatius this week was the signing of a letter of intent committing the six Caribbean islands within the Kingdom of the Netherlands to strengthening meaningful and structural youth participation.

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NSI and WIB collaborate to upgrade Raoul Illidge Sports Complex playground

CAY HILL--The National Sports Institute (NSI), in collaboration with Windward Islands Bank (WIB Bank), is happy to announce the refurbishment and expansion of the playground at the Raoul Illidge Sports Complex.

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WIB Marks World Environment Day by empowering the next generation

GREAT BAY--In recognition of World Environment Day, the Windward Islands Bank is marking the occasion with a meaningful educational initiative designed to encourage environmental responsibility among the island’s youngest residents.

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St. Maarten delegation places slavery legacy, UN vote firmly on IPKO agenda

THE HAGUE--THE HAGUE, Netherlands: St. Maarten’s Parliamentary delegation used the IPKO platform in the Netherlands to challenge not only the Kingdom’s position on a recent United Nations vote concerning the enslavement of Africans, but also the lack of meaningful consultation with the Caribbean countries before that vote was cast.

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Wescot-Williams calls for Kingdom to evolve through equal partnership

THE HAGUE--Chairlady of the Parliament of St. Maarten, MP Sarah Wescot-Williams, used her address at the Interparliamentary Kingdom Consultation, IPKO, in the Netherlands to call for a more mature, transparent and equal Kingdom relationship, one that moves beyond repeated discussions and takes concrete steps on long-standing constitutional issues.

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MP Roseburg highlights St. Maarten’s priorities during first day of IPKO

THE HAGUE--Chairlady of the Committee of Kingdom Affairs and Interparliamentary Relations, CKAIR, MP Sjamira Roseburg, delivered St. Maarten’s country update on the first day of the Interparliamentary Kingdom Consultation, IPKO, in the Netherlands, outlining key developments in Parliament, ongoing national reforms, and the country’s position on Kingdom cooperation.

Keynote speaker Fabian Badejo leads eight HNP writers featured across St. Martin Book Fair Program 2026

GREAT BAY/MARIGOT--Eight writers with books published by House of Nehesi Publishers (HNP) will participate in the 2026 St. Martin Book Fair, with Fabian Adekunle Badejo leading the group as keynote speaker at the Opening Ceremony on June 5 at 7:30 pm at Heritage Village in Spring Garden, Colombier.

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