1. To function as a Political Party for the entire community of St. Maarten, rejecting all forms of discrimination. (Anti-discrimination.) 2. To continuously seek improvement of the quality of life on St. Maarten and to give quality leadership in all these endeavors. (Leadership.) 3. To uphold and respect the constitutional rights of each individual in the community. (Equality.) 4. To promote the socio-economic welfare of the population of St. Maarten according to Christian, social democratic principles and ideals, the Party’s policies and principles. (Christian-social democrats.) 5. To do all that is possible to achieve greater economic opportunity for the island of St Maarten. (Economic Development.) 6. To promote social cohesion and patriotism amongst all inhabitants.( Unity and Inclusion.) 7. To protect the democratic fundamentals of the country's legal and constitutional system. (State of Law.) 8. To raise the political awareness of the general population. (Empowerment)
Democratic Party outlines its program's route and the Party's founding principles.