Philipsburg:--- The leader of the Democratic Party Sarah Wescott Williams and leader of the United People's Party Theodore Heyliger has signed a declaration of intent to work in the best interest of St. Maarten. According to the president of the Democratic Party Michael Ferrier the agreement was signed at 8:04pm at Shore Pointe Cupe Coy.A press release from Ferrier states that "We the undersigned, Theodore E. Heyliger of the United People's Party and Sarah A. Wescot-Williams, leader of the Democratic Party have agreed in principle to form the first government of Country St. Maarten.
Parties declare that they will do all in their power to bring about a stable and effective government in the best interest of Country St. Maarten and its people.
Agreed on this 19th day of September 2010."
The declaration was signed by T. E. Heyliger, S. A Williams and witnesses were Franklin A. Meyers and Michael J. Ferrier. Both witnesses are the presidents of the two parties.
