Newly appointed Member of the Integrity Chamber, Dr. J.E. (Johan) Datema, was sworn in by His Excellency, Governor Ajamu Baly, on Monday December 8, 2025, to serve a three-year term. Dr. Datema’s appointment by the Government of Sint Maarten marks the addition of a highly experienced professional whose extensive background in medicine and public service will support the Chamber’s continued work in promoting integrity in Sint Maarten. He joins the Chamber as the successor to Mr. Rafael Boasman, who completed two full terms totaling six years of dedicated service to the Chamber.
Dr. Datema holds a master’s degree in medicine from Erasmus University in Rotterdam and brings over four decades of medical and public service experience to the Integrity Chamber. He has been in private practice on Sint Maarten for 38 years and has served as Treasurer of the Windward Islands Medical Association (WIMA) for 33 years.
His longstanding commitment to the medical community also includes service on multiple advisory committees, including the APS Advisory Committee and the Medical Disciplinary Board. He previously served on the Advisory Council for Public Health, Social Development, and Labor (VSA).
Dr. Datema will combine his duties as Member of the Integrity Chamber with several management positions in the private sector. With his extensive experience in leadership, public service, and community engagement, he is expected to bring valuable perspectives to the Chamber’s ongoing work in promoting transparency, accountability, and integrity across Sint Maarten.
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