Democratic Party Sint Maarten

The Democratic Party Sint Maarten (Dutch: Democratische Partij Sint Maarten) was 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.

Democratic Party Sint Maarten
LeaderSarah Wescott-Williams
PresidentHasani Ellis[1]
FounderClaude Wathey
Clem Labega[2]
Founded1954 (1954)[3]
DissolvedNovember 2017
Merged intoUnited Democrats
Youth wingDP Youth Wing
IdeologyChristian left
Christian democracy
Social democracy
Political positionCentre-left
Colours  Red
Website
www.dpsxm.com

References

  1. "Hasani Ellis elected DP Board President". The Daily Herald. Archived from the original on 5 December 2014. Retrieved 28 November 2014.
  2. "Wreath-laying ceremony Saturday in memory of Dr. Claude Wathey". The Daily Herald. Archived from the original on 30 November 2014. Retrieved 29 November 2014.
  3. "At 60 and counting, DP reflects on past contributors to the building of the St. Maarten nation". sxmislandtime.com. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 29 November 2014.

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