Grisha Heyliger-Marten

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Grisha S. Heyliger-Marten (born 28 July 1976) is a politician from Sint Maarten. [1] She is currently President of the Parliament of Sint Maarten as a member of the United People's Party. [2]

She was first elected to the Parliament of Sint Maarten in the 2020 general election. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Grisha S. Heyliger-Marten – Parliament of Sint Maarten" . Retrieved 2022-03-22.
  2. "President of Parliament, Grisha S. Heyliger-Marten pays courtesy visit to various entities – Parliament of Sint Maarten" . Retrieved 2022-03-22.