Politics
Prime Ministers of Sint Maarten since 2010
Eight people have served as Prime Minister of Sint Maarten since 10 October 2010. Here are their names and dates in office, from Sarah Wescot-Williams to Luc Mercelina.
By SXM Daily ยท
Last checked: 14 October 2026
Next check: 14 November 2026
Eight people have served as Prime Minister of Sint Maarten since 10 October 2010. Sarah Wescot-Williams held the office first and served two terms. Luc Mercelina is the Prime Minister as of 14 October 2026.
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Prime Ministers and their dates in office
- Sarah Wescot-Williams: 10 October 2010 to 19 December 2014 (second term from 21 May 2012)
- Marcel Gumbs: 19 December 2014 to 19 November 2015
- William Marlin: 19 November 2015 to 24 November 2017
- Rafael Boasman: 24 November 2017 to 15 January 2018
- Leona Marlin-Romeo: 15 January 2018 to 10 October 2019
- Wycliffe Smith: 10 October 2019 to 19 November 2019
- Silveria Jacobs: 19 November 2019 to 3 May 2024
- Luc Mercelina: since 3 May 2024; in office as of 14 October 2026
Notes on each term
- Sarah Wescot-Williams took office on 10 October 2010 and served until 19 December 2014, when Governor Holiday swore in the Gumbs cabinet. Her second term began on 21 May 2012.
- Marcel Gumbs was sworn in on Friday 19 December 2014 as the country's second Prime Minister, and served until 19 November 2015.
- William Marlin was sworn in at the Governor's Office on 19 November 2015 and served until 24 November 2017.
- Rafael Boasman served as Prime Minister from 24 November 2017 to 15 January 2018.
- Leona Marlin-Romeo was sworn in on 15 January 2018. The Council of Ministers accepted her resignation on 10 October 2019.
- Wycliffe Smith was appointed by the Council of Ministers on 10 October 2019 and served as Prime Minister until 19 November 2019.
- Silveria Jacobs became Prime Minister on 19 November 2019 and served until 3 May 2024, when the Mercelina cabinet was sworn in.
- Luc Mercelina became Prime Minister on 3 May 2024. A new Council of Ministers led by him was sworn in on 26 November 2024, and he remains in office as of 14 October 2026.
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