Democratic Party Sint Maarten

The Democratic Party Sint Maarten (Dutch: Democratische Partij Sint Maarten) is a political party in Sint Maarten. The party was long associated with its powerful leader, business tycoon Claude Wathey. Wathey stepped down from his leadership post in 1992. The party was dissolved in 2017 and refounded in 2023.

Democratic Party Sint Maarten
Democratische Partij Sint Maarten
LeaderSarah Wescott-Williams
PresidentHasani Ellis
FounderClaude Wathey
Clem Labega
Founded1954 (1954) (original)
22 January 2023 (refounded)
DissolvedNovember 2017 (refounded in January 2023)
Split fromCuraçao Democratic Party (original)
United Democrats (2023)
Merged intoUnited Democrats (2017)
Youth wingProfessional Young Persons
IdeologyChristian left
Christian democracy
Social democracy
Political positionCentre-left
Colours  Red
Parliament of Sint Maarten
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Website
www.dpsxm.com
  • Politics of Sint Maarten
  • Political parties
  • Elections
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