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the Governor's Speeches

jan 06, 2024

Governor's New Year's address 2024

dec 25, 2023

2023 Christmas message by Governor Ajamu G. Baly, LL.M.

nov 21, 2023

Swearing-in Ceremony of the acting Governor, Dr. Emiko Bird-Lake

sep 12, 2023

Governor’s address of the opening of the Parliamentary year 2023-2024

mar 23, 2023

The Governor's 375th anniversary Treaty of Concordia address to the nation

jan 13, 2023

Governors New Year's address 2023

aug 06, 2022

Congratulatory Remarks 90th anniversary celebration Philipsburg Mutual Improvement Association

jul 05, 2022

Energy Transition From Fossil Fuels To Solar, What Are We Waiting For?

jul 02, 2022

Ancestral Echoes of Emancipation by His Excellency Governor E.B. Holiday Delivered on the Occasion of the Observance of the 159th anniversary of Emancipation Day

jun 20, 2022

Committed to Excellence

jun 06, 2022

Formal Reflections in memory of Reynold Amando Groeneveldt

apr 26, 2022

CREATING OPPORTUNITIES WITH EDUCATION

feb 25, 2022

Standing on the Frontline for Justice, Peace and Order

feb 15, 2022

Remarks at the unveiling ceremony of the official portrait of H.E. Governor drs. Eugene B. Holiday

jan 01, 2022

New Year's Address

dec 25, 2021

GOVERNOR’S CHRISTMAS MESSAGE 2021

nov 11, 2021

Our Spirit of Progress, of Moving Beyond Duty

oct 29, 2021

Stay True to You, Your Choice and Your Training

oct 17, 2021

Congratulations for a unique and historic Chapel, the Philipsburg Methodist Cathedral

oct 11, 2021

Our Constitution, Cornerstone for Nation Building

sep 14, 2021

The Governor's Address delivered on the occasion of the opening of the parliament year 2021 - 2022 by the Governor of Sint Maarten His Excellency Drs. Eugene B. Holiday

sep 06, 2021

Remarks by Governor Holiday on the occasion of IUCN World Conservation Congress

jul 01, 2021

Emancipation Day: A Call for A Just Society

jun 25, 2021

MAKE EXCELLENCE A HABIT

apr 26, 2021

King's Day Celebration - The Power of Service

mar 23, 2021

Recognizing the value of cooperation

jan 01, 2021

2021 New Year's Message

dec 25, 2020

Governor's Christmas Message 2020

dec 08, 2020

Opening Address Governor’s Youth Award For Excellence

nov 11, 2020

St. Martin Day Address - Securing our Future Through Unity and Collaboration

oct 10, 2020

National Address "Building Our Country: Pivotal Moments"

sep 08, 2020

The Governor's Address on the occasion of the opening of the 2020/2021 parliamentary year

jul 01, 2020

Carrying the torch of the Sacred Legacies of Emancipation

mar 28, 2020

Appointment and Swearing in ceremony new Government

feb 10, 2020

Oath of Office Ceremony for Parliamentarians

jan 17, 2020

Governor's New Year Address

dec 25, 2019

Governor's Christmas Message 2019

nov 19, 2019

Address for the swearing-in ceremony of the Interim Ministers Cabinet by His Excellency the Governor

nov 11, 2019

Sint Maarten Day Address by the Governor of Sint Maarten His Excellency Drs. Eugene B. Holiday

oct 30, 2019

Featured Address opening ceremony CAB conference by His Excellency the Governor

sep 10, 2019

The Governor's Address 2019 delivered on the occasion of the opening of the parliament year 2019 - 2020 by the Governor of Sint Maarten His Excellency Drs. Eugene B. Holiday

jul 01, 2019

Reflections on Sint Maarten’s Emancipation Movement A Tribute To Our Forefathers by His Excellency drs. E.B. Holiday Governor of Sint Maarten Delivered on the Occasion of the Observance of the 156th anniversary of Emancipation Day

jul 01, 2019

Preserving Culture A Unifying Force and Driver of Development by His Excellency drs. E.B. Holiday Governor of Sint Maarten Delivered on the Occasion of the Observance of the 156th anniversary of Emancipation Day

jun 21, 2019

Shaping Sustainable Economic Recovery Through Resiliency Strategies Opening Address By The Governor

apr 26, 2019

My Brother’s Keeper – A mindset of Responsibility and Care Remarks By H.E. Governor Eugene B. Holiday on the occasion of King’s Day Celebrations Simpson Bay Resort

mar 26, 2019

Building Partnerships of Cooperation for Socio-Economic Sustainability by H.E. drs. Eugene B. Holiday Governor of Sint Maarten

mar 08, 2019

Building Hurricane Resiliency through Disaster Management and Disaster Medicine Lessons

feb 22, 2019

Acknowledging The Valuable Work Of Consuls In Sint Maarten by His Excellency drs. Eugene B. Holiday Governor of Sint Maarten

feb 12, 2019

Advancing Sint Maarten’s Digital Infrastructure For Socio-Economic Growth. Address by the Governor of Sint Maarten, drs. Eugene B. Holiday, on the occasion of The Launching of the WIB Bush Road Self Service Branch

jan 11, 2019

Igniting National Confidence to overcome our Challenges New Year’s Address 2019 by His Excellency drs. Eugene B. Holiday Governor of Sint Maarten

dec 25, 2018

Governor's Christmas Message 2018

nov 11, 2018

Embracing Our Common Heritage Sint Maarten Day Message by drs. Eugene B. Holiday Governor of Sint Maarten

sep 11, 2018

The Governor's Address 2018 delivered on the occasion of the opening of the parliament year 2018 - 2019 by the Governor of Sint Maarten His Excellency Drs. Eugene B. Holiday

sep 06, 2018

National Day of Reflection Message on the first anniversary of hurricane Irma by Governor of Sint Maarten His Excellency, drs. Eugene B. Holiday

jul 01, 2018

The Emancipation Journey, Remembering A Stance for Liberty and Respect”. by His Excellency Governor E.B. Holiday Delivered on the Occasion of the Observance of the 155th anniversary of Emancipation Day

jun 25, 2018

Seizing opportunities to rebuild a sustainable Sint Maarten

jun 21, 2018

Toespraak ter gelegenheid van de uitreiking medaille Orkaanhulpverlening inzet Bovenwindse eilanden door De Gouverneur van Sint Maarten, Eugene B. Holiday, Nijkerk, Nederland

jun 16, 2018

Opening Address By The Governor of Sint Maarten His Excellency drs. Eugene B. Holiday Delivered at the 7th Annual Governor’s Symposium 2018 “Climate Change and Small Island States – A Call For Strategic Action”

may 01, 2018

Recovering through Resilience and Service Remarks By The Governor of Sint Maarten H.E. drs. Eugene B. Holiday on the occasion of King’s Day Celebrations at the Simpson Bay Resort and Marina

apr 11, 2018

Investing in developing heritage tourism, Opportunity and Responsibility Remarks delivered by H.E. drs. Eugene B. Holiday Governor of Sint Maarten on the occasion of the Grand Opening of the Rockland Estate Sint Maarten

apr 02, 2018

Focus on addressing the broader and higher revival ideals of our society. Oath of Office Ceremony for Parliamentarians Address by The Governor of Sint Maarten, His Excellency drs. Eugene B. Holiday

jan 15, 2018

Speech of the Governor given at the appointment and swearing-in ceremony of the new Cabinet of Ministers

jan 12, 2018

We Shall Overcome by Eugene B. Holiday Governor of Sint Maarten

dec 25, 2017

Governor's Christmas Message 2017

nov 11, 2017

Rebuilding Sint Maarten on Grace and Love Sint Maarten Day Message by Eugene B. Holiday The Governor of Sint Maarten

oct 26, 2017

Post-Hurricane Irma Rebuilding a stronger more sustainable economy by Drs. Eugene B. Holiday Governor of Sint Maarten

sep 21, 2017

Message in aftermath of hurricane Irma and Maria by Drs. Eugene B. Holiday Governor of Sint Maarten.

sep 12, 2017

The Governor’s address delivered by the Governor of Sint Maarten his excellency drs. Eugene b. Holiday on the occasion of the opening of the 2017/2018 parliamentary year.

sep 05, 2017

Draw from our Collective Strength National Address delivered by His Excellency Governor Eugene B. Holiday

jul 01, 2017

Breaking Our Silence for Justice Remarks delivered by His Excellency drs. Eugene B. Holiday The Governor of Sint Maarten, On the Occasion of the Observance of the 154th anniversary of Emancipation Day

jun 23, 2017

Cornerstones for our 21st Century ICT Agenda – GOS 21.0 An Urgent Imperative Opening Address By The Governor of Sint Maarten His Excellency drs. Eugene B. Holiday Delivered at the 6th Annual Governor’s Symposium 2017 “ICT GOVERNANCE SHAPING OUR FUTURE”

jun 03, 2017

Educators are conduits for growth Remarks By H.E. Governor Eugene B. Holiday Delivered at the Teachers Appreciation Gala in Celebrating The Sundial School 50th and Milton Peters College 40th Anniversary

jun 01, 2017

FOSTERING REGIONAL TIES Remarks delivered in Trinidad by His Excellency drs. Eugene B. Holiday Governor of Sint Maarten AT THE RECEPTION Hosted by the Ambassador of the Kingdom of The Netherlands in Trinidad and Tobago H.E. Jules Bijl

apr 26, 2017

Reaching out to foster Healthy Bodies, Minds and Community Remarks By H.E. Governor Eugene B. Holiday on the occasion of King day Celebrations

feb 17, 2017

Creating Value Through Cooperation, remarks at the Governor's Consular Corps Rreception 2017 by His Excellency drs. Eugene B. Holiday Governor of Sint Maarten

feb 10, 2017

“The Teachers’ Commandment: Inspire Your Students To Make A Positive Difference” Remarks By H.E. Governor Eugene B. Holiday Delivered on Teachers Formation Day Celebrating 126 years of Catholic Education At the St. Dominic High School

jan 06, 2017

Our Mission for Our Nation New Year’s Address 2017 by His Excellency drs. Eugene B. Holiday Governor of Sint Maarten

dec 24, 2016

Governor's Christmas Message 2016, Always Seek to Uplift Each Other

dec 20, 2016

Upgrade new governing operating system 21.0 to secure future growth. Remarks at the Swearing in Ceremony of the new Goverment by His Excellency drs. Eugene B. Holiday Governor of Sint Maarten

nov 11, 2016

Happy Sint Maarten’s Day, A Rally Call For Our Continued Progress Sint Maarten Day Message by His Excellency drs. Eugene B. Holiday The Governor of Sint Maarten

nov 04, 2016

Remarks by the Governor of Sint Maarten His Excellency Drs. Eugene B. Holiday on the occasion of Windward Island International Airways 55th Anniversary celebration

oct 31, 2016

Oath Of Office Ceremony for Parliamentarians Address by The Governor of Sint Maarten, His Excellency drs. Eugene B. Holiday

oct 17, 2016

Remarks by The Governor of Sint Maarten His Excellency drs. E.B. Holiday on the occasion of the Opening Ceremony of the Annual Conference of the Diocesan Clergy of the Diocese of Willemstad at Sonesta Great Bay Hotel

sep 13, 2016

The Governor's address on the occasion of the opening of the 2016/2017 parliamentary year

sep 08, 2016

Remarks by the Governor of Sint Maarten on the occasion of the Maduro and Curiel's Bank 100th anniversary celebration

jul 01, 2016

Remember Emancipation, When, Where and Why?

jun 24, 2016

Securing National Development, By and For Our People

jun 09, 2016

Caribbean International Academy Graduation Class of 2016

may 28, 2016

American University of the Caribbean, School of Medicine 2016 Commencement

apr 26, 2016

CARE MAKES A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE

apr 19, 2016

The Importance of International and Caribbean Cooperation in Addressing Global Threats

mar 04, 2016

PARTNERSHIP THROUGH FRIENDSHIP AND DIALOGUE

jan 08, 2016

Governor's New Year's Address 2016

dec 23, 2015

Governor's Christmas Message 2015

nov 19, 2015

Speech of the Governor given at the appointment and swearing-in ceremony of the new Cabinet of Ministers

nov 11, 2015

Governor's Sint Maarten Day Message

oct 12, 2015

Message On the occasion of the first official observance of Constitution Day 2015

sep 08, 2015

Governor's Address 2015

sep 07, 2015

Oath Taking Ceremony of Minister Boasman and Minister Sams

aug 13, 2015

A Salute to Officer Gamali Kwasi Benjamin, A Bright Rising Star

jul 01, 2015

Emancipation Day Address

jun 19, 2015

Opening Address Governor's Symposium 2015

apr 24, 2015

King's Day celebration speech

mar 15, 2015

Our Seniors; The Bearers Of Positive Values Of Our Society

feb 27, 2015

Building Key Qualities - Courage, Character, Loyalty

feb 20, 2015

STRENGTHENING TIES REMARKS AT THE GOVERNOR’S CONSULAR CORPS RECEPTION 2015

jan 09, 2015

New Year's Address 2015: A Call to Civic responsibility

dec 24, 2014

GOVERNOR’S CHRISTMAS MESSAGE 2014

dec 19, 2014

Speech given at the appointment and swearing-in ceremony of the new Cabinet of Ministers

dec 13, 2014

We Need You For A Stronger Sint Maarten As A Pillar For A Stronger Kingdom

nov 11, 2014

Sint Maarten Day Message

oct 10, 2014

Constitutional Principles, Cornerstones for Mandate Parliamentarians

sep 09, 2014

The Governor's Address 2014

jul 02, 2014

Sint Maarten’s Journey from Plantation to our Nation

jun 30, 2014

Education for Democracy – Challenge and Opportunity

jun 23, 2014

Commemorative Medal Award Ceremony

may 20, 2014

Inter Kingdom Sustainable Business Relations - Raising the Bar

may 10, 2014

Building capacity for Heritage Conservation as an integral part and driver of our cultural and socio-economic development

apr 28, 2014

Strengthening Unity and Shared Values

mar 07, 2014

The Raoul Illidge Sports Complex, Serving To Inspire Athletes

jan 10, 2014

New Year’s Address 2014

dec 24, 2013

GOVERNOR’S CHRISTMAS MESSAGE 2013

dec 20, 2013

Recognizing the Governor’s Cup Participants

dec 09, 2013

Hydrographic Activities; Its Significance For Caribbean Development

dec 05, 2013

A Call for Teachers; A Government’s, Unions and Teachers Challenge

nov 19, 2013

Opening Address Marine Base Point Blanche

nov 18, 2013

Governor's Sint Maarten Day Message 2013

sep 10, 2013

The Governor's Address 2013

aug 28, 2013

Building Capital For Sustainable Development

jul 18, 2013

Dutch Trade Mission: A New Impulse for Sint Maarten-Dutch Relations

jul 01, 2013

The Promise of Emancipation Day

jun 29, 2013

Recognizing Mr. Cynric Griffith, Master Portrait Artist

jun 26, 2013

Creating centers of opportunity for the next generation

jun 14, 2013

Speech Appointment and Swearing in ceremony new Cabinet June 2013

jun 04, 2013

Launching of the Website of the Council of Advice

may 05, 2013

The Quest For Freedom From Injustice

apr 30, 2013

The Abdication by Queen Beatrix & Inauguration of King Willem Alexander

apr 26, 2013

A Tribute to Queen Beatrix

apr 15, 2013

Remarks Governor at the “Orange Bow” award ceremony

mar 21, 2013

Openingstoespraak ter gelegenheid van de quadripartite-radenoverleg

feb 18, 2013

Lecture at Utrecht University on good governance

jan 11, 2013

We Are Our Community’s Keeper

dec 24, 2012

Governor’s Christmas message 2012

dec 17, 2012

In Governance Heritage Matters

nov 11, 2012

One People Respecting The Past Investing In The Future

nov 02, 2012

The Principles of Good Governance 2012 (The High Councils of State Symposium)

sep 11, 2012

The Governor's address 2012

jul 17, 2012

A Culture of Lawfulness in Sint Maarten

jul 02, 2012

Emancipation Day, A Triumph of Humanity to Cherish and Preserve

jun 02, 2012

Be Part Of A Green Sint Maarten

may 21, 2012

Speech Appointment and Swearing in ceremony new Cabinet May 2012

apr 27, 2012

Share Time and Knowledege for a Sustainble Community

feb 01, 2012

White and Yellow Cross Guided Living Program; Community and Individual Importance

jan 06, 2012

Moving Sint Maarten To A Higher National Plane As A Center Of Excellence

dec 25, 2011

Governor's Christmas Message 2011

dec 15, 2011

Een Stap Voorwaarts Met Lering Voor De Toekomst. De Staatkundige Hervormingen van het Koninkrijk 2000 – 2010

nov 11, 2011

The Oneness of Sint Maarten, the Number One Island

oct 14, 2011

Symposium On Checks And Balances In A Democracy And The Role Of The High Councils Of State

oct 09, 2011

The Three Truths Of Teaching: the Basic Truth, the Deeper Truth and the Noble Truth

sep 13, 2011

The Governor's Address 2011

may 03, 2011

Education and Governance

apr 29, 2011

Unity is strength

mar 03, 2011

Naturalization Ceremony Speech

jan 31, 2011

Education is sure to bring you “Something Good, Something Better”

jan 07, 2011

Excellence in Governance To Build a Stronger Sint Maarten

dec 24, 2010

A Christmas Message 2010

dec 15, 2010

Speech Naturalization Ceremony

dec 06, 2010

Opening Address Extraordinary Meeting of the Advisory Council

nov 11, 2010

Our Heritage Inspiring the Future Through Education

nov 11, 2010

The Education of Our Children Our Constitutional Responsibility

oct 10, 2010

Acceptance Speech for the Function of Governor of St. Maarten

sep 12, 2010

Comment by Governor Holiday on his appointment as first Governor of Sint Maarten