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Ms. Ludmila De Weever

Member of Parliament, Sint Maarten · Government
Ms. Ludmila De Weever
Member of Parliament, Sint Maarten · Government
Investing in Future Communities: Youth Voices, Real Models

Speaking

26 October 2026
12:15–13:15 · Doha time

Ludmila de Weever is Second Vice-Chair of Sint Maarten’s Parliament and former Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transportation and Telecommunication. Her leadership spans financial oversight, economic development, and sustainable investment. She helped guide Sint Maarten’s tourism recovery and Caribbean cruising revival while advancing maritime economic opportunities. A lifelong mariner and boat captain, she understands the connection between healthy ecosystems, community livelihoods, and economic resilience. Her international finance experience includes work in London and at PricewaterhouseCoopers. She brings a distinctive Caribbean perspective to investing in future communities, emphasizing responsible growth, environmental stewardship, and lasting economic opportunity for future generations.

Government