POLITICS: Resignation of the Minister of Tourism of Sint Maarten

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This weekend, through a statement from the government of Saint Maarten and on behalf of the Council of Ministers, Prime Minister Silveria E. Jacobs announced the resignation of Roger A. Lawrence, Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunications (TAETT) in office since August 2021.

It was the politician who made the request himself. On July 26, Roger A. Lawrence submitted his resignation for health reasons, a resignation which was accepted by the council and finalized by national decree on Friday July 29, 2022. The Minister of Public Health, Social Development and work Omar EC Ottley will act as Roger A. Lawrence on an interim basis until a replacement is sworn in. Roger A. Lawrence warmly thanks the people of Sint Maarten. In a letter to Prime Minister Jacobs, he wrote, “I want to express my gratitude to the people of Sint Maarten because it has been a tremendous honor to serve as a minister. Much to my dismay, the medical challenges took me away from my government responsibilities as Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunications. Although I have remained committed and with high hopes throughout this difficult time to take up the many important tasks entrusted to me under the responsibility of this ministry, I still face uncertainty as to what concerns the time required for my full recovery. This choice to resign is without a doubt one of the most difficult decisions I have had to make. I would also like to express my gratitude for the public support, empathy and encouragement received from the citizens of Sint Maarten, the various stakeholders and collaborators that I have had the pleasure and privilege of serving and with whom I have been able to work. during my term as Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunications. Premier Jacobs expressed her support for Minister Lawrence, praying for his recovery: "The Cabinet wishes the Honorable Minister Lawrence much strength in his recovery and thanks him for his dedicated service to the country of Sint Maarten in his as Minister of TAETT. » _VX

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