SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - On Wednesday, October 14, 2026, a delegation of the Parliament of Sint Maarten, consisting of the President of Parliament, the Hon. Sarah A. Wescot-Williams, and Members of Parliament, the Hon. Sjamira D.M. Roseburg, the Hon. Lyndon C.J. Lewis, and the Hon. Raeyhon A. Peterson, paid a working visit to Fundashon Prevenshon (Caribbean Prevention Centre) in Curaçao ahead of the Tripartite Meeting between the Parliaments of Aruba, Curaçao, and Sint Maarten scheduled for Thursday, October 15, 2026.
The delegation met with the Director of the foundation, Ms. Louise Elstak, and was briefed on Curaçao's prevention-focused healthcare model, including screening programs for breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer, as well as initiatives aimed at preventing non-communicable diseases (NCDs) through a lifestyle screening program.
Particular emphasis was placed on government involvement, patient follow-up, continuity of care, and the foundation’s closed-loop approach to prevention.
Members were also informed about the foundation’s structure and financing, its strong quality-control measures, data-driven approach, and the cooperation and protocols among healthcare providers, hospitals, the Civil Registry, and other stakeholders.
The delegation expressed interest in exploring how elements of Curaçao’s prevention model could be adapted for Sint Maarten to promote a healthier population and reduce the burden of chronic diseases.
In the afternoon, a delegation of Parliament consisting of the President of Parliament, the Hon. Sarah A. Wescot-Williams, and Members of Parliament, the Hon. Sjamira D.M. Roseburg, the Hon. Lyndon C.J. Lewis, the Hon. Omar E.C. Ottley, and the Hon. Dimar C. Labega, visited the Joint Court of Justice of Aruba, Curaçao, Sint Maarten, and Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, and Saba. They received a presentation by the Branch Manager of the Curaçao Office of the Joint Court, Ms. Tahirah de Lanoy, LL.M.
During the visit, the delegation discussed the functioning of the Joint Court of Justice, with particular attention given to appellate proceedings and the manner in which these cases are handled throughout the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom.
