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Council of Advice pays courtesy visit to the Social Economic Council

Philpsburg — On Friday, April 24, 2026, the Chairman of the Social Economic Council (SER), Mr. Harlec Doran, received a courtesy visit from the newly appointed Vice-Chairlady of the Council of Advice, Mrs. Nancy Guishard-Joubert along with Director/Secretary-General, Mr. Jessey Salomon. During the meeting, the Chairman provided an update on pending advisory requests and legislation. […]

SER Sint Maarten Pays Courtesy visit to the Cabinet of the Minister Plenipotentiary

The Hague, Netherlands — The SER Sint Maarten paid a courtesy visit to the Cabinet of the Minister Plenipotentiary, where an official meeting was held with the Minister Plenipotentiary, Drs. Gracita R. Arrindell. The SER delegation consisted of Mr. Harlec Doran (Chairman), Mr. Judensy Coffie (Vice Chairman), Ms. Leonie Bryson (Board Member), Ms. Ing. Drs. […]

Doran met with the Chairman of the Social Economic Council of the Netherlands, Prof. dr. Kim Putters

The Hague, Netherlands — During the week of March 23–27, 2026, the Chairman of SER Sint Maarten, Mr. Harlec Doran, along with Board representatives, and management, visited the Netherlands for a series of meetings. On Tuesday, March 24, 2026, Mr. Doran met with the Chairman of the Social Economic Council of the Netherlands, Prof. dr. […]

SER bids farewell to SG H. Plantijn

PHILPSBURG–On Wednesday, February 25, 2026, in a short ceremony at the Government Administration Building, the Secretary-General of the Social Economic Council (SER), Mr. Gerard Richardson, expressed his appreciation to the outgoing Secretary-General of the Ministry of General Affairs, Mr. H. Plantijn, for his dedicated years of service to Country Sint Maarten. Mr. Plantijn is scheduled […]

SER submits advice on the short term labor contracts

PHILIPSBURG— On Friday, December 19, 2025, on behalf of the Chairman of the Social Economic Council (SER), Mr. Harlec Doran, Policy Advisor, Jamie Mourillon, accompanied by the Secretary-General, Gerard Richardson, submitted the Council’s advice on the draft national ordinance on the amendments to Book 7, title 10 of the Civil Code to the Honorable Minister […]

CESC Saint-Martin and SER Sint Maarten hold first meeting and joint workshop

Saint-Martin, December 5th, 2025 The Conseil Économique, Social et Culturel de Saint-Martin (CESC) welcomed, for the first time in the history of both institutions, a delegation from the Socio-Economic Council of Sint Maarten (SER). The delegation, composed of the Chairman of SER Sint Maarten, M. Harlec DORAN, board members and SER policy advisor, met with […]

Willemstad—The board meeting and General Assembly of the International Association of Economic Social Councils…

Willemstad—The board meeting and General Assembly of the International Association of Economic Social Councils and Similar Institutions (AICESIS) was held in Willemstad, Curaçao, from October 30–31, 2025. The Social Economic Council (SER) of Sint Maarten, serving as a board member representing the Latin America Caribbean region together with the SERs of Aruba and Curacao, participated […]

Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina Receives the Social and Economic Council (SER) 2024 Annual Report

Philipsburg — The Honorable Prime Minister of Sint Maarten, the Honorable Dr. Luc Mercelina, officially received the 2024 Annual Report of the Social and Economic Council (SER) during a presentation ceremony held at the Government Administration Building. The report was formally presented by Mr. Harlec Doran, Chairman of the SER, and Mr. Gerard Richardson, Secretary-General […]

Bilateral meeting between the Social Economic Councils of Aruba and Sint Maarten.

Philipsburg –The Honorable Prime Minister and Minister of General Affairs, Dr. Luc Mercelina, officially opened the bilateral meeting between the Social Economic Councils (SER) of Aruba and Sint Maarten, held in Philipsburg from June 17 to 19, 2025. During his visit to the SER, the Prime Minister was accompanied by his Chief of Staff, Mr. […]

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