PHILIPSBURG:--- Former Minister of VSA Pamela Gordon-Carty on Tuesday cautioned the country’s elected representatives about the dangers of casting St. Maarten, its government and its people, as mediocre on the regional and world stage, and gain a reputation as a country that refuses to or is incapable of dignified, ethical governing.
In observing the many ongoing sagas involving past and present government, Gordon-Carty had a simple reminder for all high officials, including Members of Parliament and the Council of Ministers: “Show some decency and integrity. Be reminded of the constitutional law from the LMA AB 2010 GT no 25 article ...
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