- Sint Maarten 2024 Parliamentary election
Citizens in the Dutch Caribbean island of Sint Maarten go to the polls today for the 2024 Parliamentary Election.
According to the Central Voting Bureau more than 20,000 people are expected to vote. Polling stations across Sint Maarten will open their doors at 8:00 AM and close at 8:00 PM.
This scheduling is in strict adherence to Article 44 of the Electoral Ordinance, ensuring that all eligible voters have ample opportunity to participate in the democratic process.
In line with Article 45, employers are required to facilitate their employees’ participation in the election. Employers must allow voters sufficient time off to cast their ballots during working hours, provided this does not exceed two hours and does not unduly hinder their work responsibilities.
Furthermore, as stipulated in Article 46, institutions offering medical treatment, nursing, or care are responsible for ensuring that residents eligible to vote have the opportunity to do so. This is subject to any medical contraindications that might prevent individuals from voting in person.
