Philipsburg-the United Peoples party plus-3 coalition has made the 2014-2018 Ready to work for you governing program available to the public. The vague document gives a brief elucidation of what the council of Ministers are to do for the remainder of their term in office.
SMN news received a copy on Thursday morning and was told not to say where it came from. However, by evening the program was made public by DCOMM.The coalition plans to make some ambitious moves before their governing term is up.
The program states, The immediate task facing our new government, therefore, will be to improve the quality of life of the people of St. Maarten, provide good governance through effective representation, greater transparency and improved accountability and establish stronger fiscal discipline and promote sustainable development and economic growth. This coalition commits to exercising adequate control over government’s policy and projects, as well as cooperating in the realization of new legislation and amending existing ordinances to the benefit of all citizens. This will be achieved by a participatory approach to open government, mobilizing and engaging our communities and stakeholders so that everyone can contribute to the development of our people and country.
To read the entire document click for the digital version of the program.