Sint Maarten’s President of Parliament will be one of the guest speakers at the 25th Anniversary of Aruba’s country status.
The anniversary also marks 25-years of existence of Aruba’s House of Parliament.
The event will take place on Tuesday, October 25 at the Westin hotel Aruba, Grand Ballroom.
The keynote speaker is Dutch Second Chamber of Parliament President Gerdi Verbeet.
The welcome address and master of ceremonies is Hendrik Croes. The first speech will be given by Aruba’s President of Parliament Hon. drs. P.F.T. Croes, followed by the Secretary General of Parliament Jacqueline Bastien-Sherman.
Former Netherlands Antilles Prime Minister Hon. Etienne Ys will give a speech followed by President of Curacao’s Parliament Hon. Ivar Asjes, then President of Sint Maarten’s Parliament Hon. drs. Gracita Arrindell.
The Secretary of the Inter-Parliamentary Commission Parlatino Walter Gavida will also address the event followed by the keynote speaker.
"Aruba is a clear example of how beneficial country status has been for them during the past 25-years after they left the constellation of the former Netherlands Antilles.
"Our country is just one-year old and there is still much to be done and to build. We are on the right track and things will take time especially in the current volatile global economic environment that we are being confronted with as an open economy small island nation. I am happy to share experiences with colleagues and discuss the role parliament plays in a sustainable progressive society," President of Parliament Hon. Gracita Arrindell said on Monday.