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		<title>CONSITUTION OF ST. MAARTEN IN ENGLISH</title>
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		<title>The Right Change Manifesto 2010</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Democracy requires government to work in the best interest of all the people and the Democratic Party is convinced that the period of June 2009 to the present is evidence of a change gone wrong. After almost a decade of negotiations and preparation for the transition of St. Martin towards a more autonomous status, the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Democracy requires government to work in the best interest of all the people and the Democratic Party is convinced that the period of June 2009 to the present is evidence of a change gone wrong. After almost a decade of negotiations and preparation for the transition of St. Martin towards a more autonomous status, the people of this island nation look to the future not with a sense of hope and optimism, but with foreboding for what is to come.</p>
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		<title>Maria Launches updated website</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 22 Aug 2010 18:07:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[DP Candidate #5 Maria Buncamper Molanus has launched her website www.mariabuncamper.com to not only inform the masses about her platform and past service but to educate about government and politics of St. Maarten. ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>  Tune1 : IT is Time.</p>
<p>DP Candidate #5 Maria Buncamper Molanus has launched her website <a href="http://www.mariabuncamper.com">www.mariabuncamper.com</a> to not only inform the masses about her platform and past service but to educate about government and politics of St. Maarten. </p>
<p>Rich and vibrant in color and content, Buncamper-Molanus said the upgraded site is “your introduction into understanding the government and politics of St. Maarten.”<br />
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“It is by means of politics that people are elected and assume positions of responsibility to represent the people. A popular question is: What is politics really about? For me politics is a vehicle that takes you from the side line to the place where you can actually make a difference for the people, the people of St. Maarten,” she said.<br />
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“The people have the right to know which decisions are being made on their behalf and how these decisions will affect them. By means of this website you will get an impression of several of these decisions made on your behalf,” she added.<br />
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The website is interactive in functionality and features sections such as press releases, other articles, a gallery and a section for Live feeds and Events. “You can read about meetings, concerns and decisions taken by our representatives. It is also important that you voice your opinion, you can do so through your representatives, you can do so through me,” she said.<br />
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The site also has polls and surveys  with critical questions. There is also a contact form for a direct connection to the Maria Buncamper-Molanus Team. “Please use this to voice and share your ideas. We also have the Maria Buncamper-Molanus  Newsletter. You can receive an email with information about St. Maarten, its current status and the developments towards Country St. Maarten.<br />
 <br />
“I sincerely hope that the public use this opportunity to learn more about my candidacy and what I have done and continue to do on their behalf. It is time to take your place at the table and be counted,” she added.<br />
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Solid Logix, a St.Maarten founded company, designed the website. Solid Logix is a provider of information technology professional consultants for medium to long-term engagements. The company provides permanent placements and designs quality solutions for entire IT projects and companies. </p>
<p>They design, develop and install web applications that will help foster business development efforts, facilitate and improve communication with customers and prospects.</p>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Aug 2010 20:21:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[  Tune1 : Democratic Party is the right one. 

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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Aug 2010 20:10:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Tunes 2010</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Aug 2010 17:56:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>DP Councilmember Maria Buncamper speaks-out after no show of Executive Council.</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Aug 2010 00:31:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jwoods</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>DP Councilmember Maria Buncamper speaks-out after no show of Executive Council. “Not showing up for meetings of the Island Council can be considered neglect of your responsibilities for which Island Council Members have been elected by the people” say DP Councilmember Maria Buncamper Molanus after the rescheduled Island Council meeting once again could not get started due to a lack of quorum. The DP councilmember continued to state that contrary to the opinion of at least one member of the NA lead Executive Council, public transportation, as well as matters related to the transition to country St. Maarten such as, BZV card holders, Joint Currency/Central Bank, Social Charter for government Employees and Post (bank) Services, the Democratic Party strongly believes that these issues directly affect the lives of the people of St. Maarten. Wednesday’s Island Council meeting which once again did not get started because only the DP faction signed up for the meeting clearly illustrates who is taking the people’s business seriously. Buncamper-Molanus said that while it is not surprising, the constitution for Country St. Maarten which was approved by the Island Council on July 21st , still has not been translated into the English language and made available to the public of St. Maarten. During the debate of the draft constitution the DP faction in the Island Council insisted on having Government commit to translating the document into English as well as having public forums organized within the shortest possible time. Three weeks later there is no evidence of either of these commitments made by Commissioner William Marlin on behalf of the Executive Council, having been lived up to. One can only wonder what else is in store for us. We continue to await government’s explanation as to which language will be considered official when it concerns laws and policies, especially when it pertains to their legal interpretation. And as we continue to call upon government to give account for their actions or a lack thereof, the people remain in the dark about what will happen in among others, the area of the pension, health insurance, healthcare and specialized care if not available locally. And with respect to the currency that will be used and how that affects the economy, every day transactions when we buy goods and services or the sums of money small or large that the people have in local banks, remains an even bigger mystery. The Democratic Party will remain prudent in seeking information in an effort to inform the people; concludes Democratic Party Councilmember Maria Buncamper-Molanus. &#8212; Maria Buncamper-Molanus Member of the Island Council Of the Island Territory of St. Maarten</p>
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		<title>Sky Is The Limit supports Imbali</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Aug 2010 18:30:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In an ongoing effort to support young musicians and bands Council lady Maria Buncamper-Molnaus, on behalf of the Sky Is The Limit Foundation, financially assisted the Island Heat Band over the weekend.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In an effort to always support the performing arts, Council woman Maria Buncamper-Molanus, on behalf of the Sky Is The Limit Foundation, made a financial contribution to the Imbali Center for Creative Movement on Wednesday.<br />
Buncamper-Molanus, whose early years included dance, re-iterated the importance of supporting centers like Imbali and committed persons like Imbali’s Director Clara Reyes as they continue to mould young people in their formative years, through the arts.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.mariabuncamper.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/imbali.gif"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-351" title="imbali" src="http://www.mariabuncamper.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/imbali-300x144.gif" alt="" width="300" height="144" /></a><br />
The donation will go towards the annual teacher/student upgrading program, which will take a group of teachers and students to New York City where they will attend classes and view several Broadway performances.</p>
<p>“Whenever and wherever we can, we have to support the arts. The Sky Is The Limit Foundation is proud to do its part in helping positive organizations like Imbali and initiatives such as the New York trip. We wish them the best of luck as they sharpen their skills in representing St. Maarten,” Buncamper-Molanus said.<br />
 She went on to encourage other to assist financially as Imbali is still in need of funds. Despite many requests for sponsorships that were sent out, Buncamper-Molanus was the first to respond to Imbali.</p>
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		<title>THE CONSTITUTION OF ST. MAARTEN</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jul 2010 15:42:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Allow me to start by expressing my appreciation to the people of St. Maarten for having granted me the privilege of being part of this milestone in the birth of a new country, our country, country St. Maarten. Think about it, not every generation experiences constitutional reform, let alone be part of the decision making [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Allow me to start by expressing my appreciation to the people of St. Maarten for having granted me the privilege of being part of this milestone in the birth of a new country, our country, country St. Maarten. Think about it, not every generation experiences constitutional reform, let alone be part of the decision making process.<br />
This milestone I speak of is most naturally the constitution of Country St. Maarten. When we speak of building foundations, there are very few as important as this. I must emphasize today that the Democratic Party faction in the Island Council of St. Maarten, albeit from the opposition benches have handled this essential document with the seriousness it deserves. And while the same cannot be said for the others in this council, I am honored to say that I am one proud democrat who has given the people the representation they deserve in the absence of Government properly involving the people of St. Maarten in building this foundation – the constitution.<br />
The constitution of St. Maarten consists of 9 chapters and 130 articles and 7 more transitional articles, 36 pages including the cover.</p>
<p>Chapter I: The territory/area<br />
Chapter2: Fundamental rights<br />
Chapter 3: The Government and the minister plenipotentiary<br />
Chapter 4: The Parliament<br />
Chapter 5: Advisory Council, General Auditing Chamber, Ombudsman and other permanent advisory councils.<br />
Chapter 6: Legislation and government<br />
Chapter 7: Jurisdiction, Public Prosecution and Police<br />
Chapter 8: Constitutional Court<br />
Chapter 9: Final Provision<br />
Additional Articles<br />
Transitional applicable regulations<br />
Transitional draft regulations<br />
Transition popular representation<br />
Transition pending draft Federal Ordinances<br />
Implementation New Penal Code<br />
Transitional regulation suspension and dismissal political office holders</p>
<p>PREAMBLE/INTRODUCTION<br />
The constitution is based on Christian Principals;<br />
Exercising our universal right of self determination as expressed in the June 23 2000 referendum in which we free chose for the status of country within the Dutch Kingdom;<br />
Resolved to cooperate with each other, with our partners in the Kingdom of the Netherlands, with our neighbours in French St. Martin, and with all the people in the world based on freedom, equality, peaceful co-existence and international solidarity;<br />
We declare that we are a people which we believes in the fundamentals of democracy, sovereignty of law, the principals of the separation of powers, dignity and value of the individual, the right of all people for the fundamental rights and freedoms;<br />
Resolved to continuously conserve nature and environment;<br />
Declaring that we are desirous of establishing a constitutional status based on open and accessible government;<br />
And therefore, to achieve these goals and believes the following provisions are legally applicable as the constitution of St. Maarten.<br />
Chapter I: The territory/area</p>
<p>The Dutch side of St. Maarten as we now know it becomes Country St. Maarten, the official languages are Dutch and English and by ordinance the Flag, Crest and anthem will be established.</p>
<p>Chapter2:</p>
<p>§ 1 Fundamental rights<br />
Freedoms such as the right to life; no death penalty; no one may be subject to abuse or violence; inhumane or humiliating treatment or punishment.<br />
Slavery is prohibited, human trafficking is prohibited.<br />
The individuals’ personal information is protected and private and the use thereof is regulated by ordinance.<br />
Permission for intrusion/to enter a home by the authorities without prior permission of the occupants is regulated law. I will get back to this issue.<br />
Content of communication by Letters, telephone and by any other modern means of communication used are secret and this cannot be violated except for those authorized by law to do so under the conditions whereby it is allowed by law (suspected criminals activities).<br />
The right to practice religion and freedom of speech; There is no censorship on TV and radio programs.<br />
Freedom to provide education under legally established rules of supervision by the government; every child has the right to general primary education; the right to gather/congregate.<br />
Everyone has the right to freely move around and to establish within the parameters of the law.<br />
The rights to peacefully enjoy your belongings/property.</p>
<p>§ 2 Equality<br />
Everyone on St. Maarten are treated equally under equal circumstances. Discrimination based on religion, philosophy of life, political beliefs, race, skin color,   gender, language, national or social heritage, belonging to national minorities, wealth, birth, or based on any other grounds is not permissible.<br />
Every Dutch national has equal rights to be appointed into public service.</p>
<p>§ 3 Solidarity<br />
The Government is responsible to protect the children and the youth and to promote the right to education, welfare, cultural development and recreation.<br />
The government must continuously ensure that people can provide for their existence. And those who cannot must be provided for. Government must promote sufficient employment, protect workers and recognize the freedom of every Dutch citizen to choose employment.</p>
<p>The government is responsible to ensure that healthcare is available, housing, cultural development, recreation and to preserve cultural heritage.<br />
The government is responsible for ensuring that the environment is livable and for the protection and improvement of the environment and welfare of animals.</p>
<p>§ 4 Citizenship<br />
Every Dutch citizen living/registered in St. Maarten has equal rights to be elected to public office, except for in the cases where this is prohibited by law.<br />
Everyone has the right to submit written questions and government or parliament is obligated to reply in accordance with established regulatons.<br />
Immigration: Admittance and expulsion are regulated by law.</p>
<p>§ Jurisdiction<br />
Everyone has the right to due process, within a reasonable time and by impartial judicial entity.<br />
Everyone has the right to freedom. Detention, arrests, are regulated by law.<br />
Anyone arrested or detained must be taken before a judge and must within a reasonable time either be tried or released during the trial.</p>
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		<title>Should Maria Buncamper participate in the elections?</title>
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