Dear Editor,
Over the past five years, St. Maarten has undergone serious growth trauma. From unstable Governments, the worst financial crisis ever in our history, an escalation in crime, unemployment to other unattended social issues. These issues all require urgent attention but they can only be effectively dealt with through unity between Government and Parliament.
According to the Constitution of St. Maarten, Articles 82 to 89 clearly outline Government and Parliament working together in the best interest of the people of St. Maarten.
The Story of the Tower of Babel in the Bible, Genesis 11:1-8, presents a clear picture of what can happen when people unite…. Genesis 11:6 And the Lord said, “Indeed the people are one and they all have one language, and this is what they begin to do; NOW NOTHING THAT THEY PROPOSE TO DO WILL BE WITHHELD FROM THEM.”
If the 15 members to be elected to Parliament were to recommend a Council of Ministers and all were to clearly understand what it means what it means to work together as one, in order to serve the people, then they will transform St. Maarten into a prosperous and healthy nation because NOTHING THAT THEY PROPOSE TO DO WILL BE WITHHELD FROM THEM.
“The power in unity can only be effectively achieved where teamwork and cooperation are practiced.”
Lisa Alexander
