SSS Cooperative Consultations 2026
SSS Cooperative Consultations 2026 discuss healthcare and economic development
The SSS Cooperative Consultations 2026 took place today, Friday, May 8, 2026, in Philipsburg, in accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Island Council of Saba, the Island Council of Sint Eustatius, and the Parliament of Sint Maarten. Hosted at the Parliament Building, the consultations continued the three legislatures’ commitment to structured dialogue and regional cooperation among the SSS islands.
The session featured opening remarks by the Chairperson of the Parliament of Sint Maarten and Chairperson of the SSS Cooperative Consultation, the Hon. Mrs. Sarah A. Wescot-Williams. This was followed by introductions from the delegation leaders of the Island Councils of Saba and Sint Eustatius, as well as Member of Parliament and Chairperson of the Kingdom Affairs and Interparliamentary Relations Committee, Ms. Sjamira D.M. Roseburg representing the Parliament of Sint Maarten.
The meeting reviewed and adopted the Agreement List of the 2025 SSS Cooperative Consultation and concluded that the Joint Steering Committee, as established in the MoU, should meet regularly and advance its work.
Presentations were given on Healthcare, Tourism & Connectivity between the SSS islands by the respective representatives of Sint Maarten.
The consultations concluded with a reaffirmation by the delegations of the legislative bodies of each island of their commitment to continued understanding, collaboration, and cooperation on these and other matters of mutual interest.
Delegations of the Island Councils of Saba and Sint Eustatius, together with the Parliament of Sint Maarten, will convene for the next SSS Cooperative Consultation in 2027 in Sint Eustatius. In the interim the Joint Steering Committee, as established by the MoU as well as the Agreements List of 2025, will convene more frequently to follow-up as well as to prepare for the next consultation.