Dear Editor,
On June 15, 2018, the seventh Governor’s Symposium was held under the theme, “Climate change and small Island states: A call for strategic action.” During this meeting a number of concerns were raised as it related to climate change and the impact that it will have on St. Maarten as well as various Islands.
The Hon. Governor Eugene Holiday said, “St. Maarten is running out of time to enact timely climate change measures.” He also stated that he is optimistic that acting now we can save the day for future generations.
Hon. Prime Minister Leona Romeo- Marlin labeled climate change as a threat to our economy and wellbeing. She stated that we must be pro-active and must make all effort to mitigate the effects of climate change. We must act now to strengthen our resilience.
Mr. Joseph Isaac, head of St. Maarten’s Meteorological Department also voiced his concerns and presented numerous options as to how to mitigate the impact of natural disasters.
Mr. Derek Downes, Windward Islands Bank director, made this statement: “Postponement of action is not an option, and it will lead to higher cost.”
It was predicted that in the next 20 to 50 years, St. Maarten will no longer have an airport as it will be covered under water along with low-lying areas such as Simpson Bay, Cole Bay, Philipsburg and Sucker Garden to mention a few.
To this point I am not aware of any serious actions taken to mitigate the impact of climate change on St. Maarten, however all parties agree that the time to act is now.
What is even more irrefutable is the fact that so many people including myself have being getting dreams and visions about a terrible earthquake and tsunami hitting this island and neighboring Islands. God has been speaking to people and we simply cannot ignore these warnings.
St. Maarten, please wake up! Our lives and the very existence of our country are at stake!
i am calling on the people of St. Maarten and neighboring islands to please cry out to God for mercy. I am calling on the Government to cry out to God for mercy for the country that you lead and I am calling on the church to wake up and cry to Almighty God. Let us repent before God and seek His mercy. I am sure that a terrible disaster is hanging over St. Maarten’s head and it is not 20 to 50 years from now, but right around the corner. I believe God is able to divert it and even if God allows it to come to pass, because we turn to Him many lives will be saved.
I am calling on the churches on this island to seek God!
It is an individual and collective effect. We cannot continue on the same trend. The survival of the country depends on us. (Chronicles 7:14)
It is time to humble ourselves, turn from our wicked ways and seek God so that He can show us mercy and save this country.
While the government is talking about mitigating disaster which is commendable, we as the church know the power of prayer. God still answers prayers.
I do not prefer to use this medium as a means of addressing the churches. However, because of the urgency of the matter and the time it will take me to set up appointments with the various leaders and visit the various churches, I have no choice. It is high time for prayer.
I have a mandate from the Lord to gather the people who saw the vision of disaster and the watchmen of this country and it shall be done in Jesus’ name.
A few persons have already contacted me and we are engaged in prayer for this island. Persons from abroad have also contacted me and they too are praying for us. Please feel free to contact me, my number is 522-7201. I am envisioning the various churches on the Island engaged in prayer on a particular day and time at our respective place of worship interceding for this country, therefore it is important for those leaders who catch the vision to contact me. We will also organize a day and time to gather at the beach and pray. I am envisioning the people on this Island especially the churches lined up on the beach, symbolic of a wall of defense for this island, praying.
God bless and keep St. Maarten.
Dieanna Wilson
