Sarah Wescot-Williams facts for kids
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Sarah Wescot-Williams
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| 1st Prime Minister of Sint Maarten | |
| In office 10 October 2010 – 19 December 2014 |
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| Monarch | Beatrix Willem-Alexander |
| Governor | Eugene Holiday |
| Deputy | Theodore Heyliger William Marlin |
| Preceded by | Office created |
| Succeeded by | Marcel Gumbs |
| President of Parliament | |
| In office 10 October 2014 – 13 November 2014 |
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| Preceded by | Gracita Arrindell |
| Succeeded by | Lloyd J. Richardson |
| In office 13 October 2015 – 31 October 2016 |
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| Preceded by | Lloyd J. Richardson |
| Succeeded by | Claret M.M. Connor |
| In office 24 November 2016 – 2 April 2018 |
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| Preceded by | Claret M.M. Connor |
| In office 7 May 2018 – 22 September 2019 |
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| Succeeded by | William V. Marlin |
| Assumed office 2024 |
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| Preceded by | Sidharth M. Bijlani |
| Leader of the Democratic Party Sint Maarten | |
| Assumed office 1994 |
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| Preceded by | Claude Wathey |
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| Born | 8 April 1956 Saint Martin (France) |
| Political party | Democratic Party Sint Maarten |
| Alma mater | La Salle University |
| Website | Government website |
Sarah A. Wescot-Williams was born on April 8, 1956. She is a very important political leader in Sint Maarten. She made history by becoming the first ever Prime Minister of Sint Maarten. She also leads the Democratic Party.
Sarah Wescot-Williams has also served many times as the President of Parliament. This means she helps lead the meetings and work of the country's main law-making body.
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Becoming Prime Minister
Sint Maarten became its own country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands on October 10, 2010. This was a big moment! After this, Sarah Wescot-Williams was chosen to be the first Prime Minister.
- Her party, the Democratic Party, worked with another party called United People.
- Together, they formed a "coalition government." This is when different parties agree to work together to lead the country.
- She started her role as Prime Minister on October 10, 2010.
Leading the Government
Sarah Wescot-Williams led the government of Sint Maarten for several years. Her first government, sometimes called her "cabinet," was in charge until April 2012.
- After a short time, she was again chosen to be Prime Minister.
- Her second government started on May 21, 2012.
- She continued to serve as Prime Minister until December 19, 2014.
- After her time as Prime Minister, Marcel Gumbs took over the role.
Role as President of Parliament
Besides being Prime Minister, Sarah Wescot-Williams has spent a lot of time as the President of Parliament. This is a very important job in the country's government.
- She has held this position five different times.
- Her most recent term as President of Parliament began in 2024.
- In this role, she helps guide the discussions and decisions made by the elected representatives in Sint Maarten.
Leading the Democratic Party
Sarah Wescot-Williams has been the leader of the Democratic Party of Sint Maarten since 1994. This means she has been a key figure in the party for a long time.
- She helps set the direction and goals for the party.
- She works to represent the party's ideas and plans for Sint Maarten.
External links
- Government website presenting Prime Minister Sarah Wescot-Williams Archived 2014-02-28
See also
In Spanish: Sarah Wescot-Williams para niños
