Monthly Archives: June 2017

Opinion concerning the latest GEBE controversy and allegations

OPINION :Questions posed by opposition Member of Parliament Tamara Leonard (UP) regarding alleged “hefty contracts” at GEBE (see related story) deserve answers. Judging an amount for cleaning around the local utilities provider’s meter boxes and houses is tricky, but the … Continue reading

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CFT Bakker Leaves Dutch Antillian News

CFT :THE HAGUE–The financial supervision in the Dutch Caribbean has proven beneficial and also by and large a success: in 2016 all three countries and the three public entities for the first time complied with the budget norms. Chairman of … Continue reading

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CGC report Sxm Government News

CGC Members of the Corporate Governance Council (CGC) presented their 2016 Year Report to Prime Minister William Marlin during a meeting at his office earlier this week. CGC Chairman Perry Wilson handed over the report, which summarizes CGC’s activities for … Continue reading

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Governor Eugene Holiday To Host Symposium Tomorrow June 23rd 2017

On June 23, 2017, Governor Eugene Holiday will host the 6th annual Governor’s symposium on the topic ICT Governance: Shaping our Future. The symposium will feature several national, regional and international speakers. For the videos of past symposiums and other … Continue reading

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Tamara queries hefty contracts for meter walls, Lake as GEBE advisor Sxm Government

PHILIPSBURG–The existence of “hefty contracts” for cleaning around utilities company GEBE’s meter boxes and houses as well as one for former Minister Maurice Lake totalling some US $12,000 per month for the post of advisor to the board is questioned … Continue reading

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Court Latest French Saint Martin Airport Argument Rejected By Prefecture Concerning Price Runway Land Too Costly

MARIGOT–The Administrative Court recently, on June 15, rejected the Préfet of Guadeloupe’s request to cancel the November 20, 2016, Executive Council decision to purchase land from the Laurence family for the Grand Case runway extension for 80 euros per square … Continue reading

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Ministry VSA kicks off Elderly Home Repair Project St Maarten

The Home Repair project designed to assist the most vulnerable in our community to live in decent homes was launched Monday June 12th. The Department of Community Development, Family & Humanitarian Affairs (CDFHA), Youth Affairs, contractors and students have all … Continue reading

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FAS To Discuss With OM On How To Proceed With Court Ruling Mismanagement Public Companies

WILLEMSTAD – Ruben Suriel of the Civil Action Foundation (FAS) had mixed feelings about the court’s decision to confirm that there was indeed mismanagement at the two public companies Aqualectra (utility company) and Curaçao Refinery (owner of the refinery facilities). … Continue reading

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UPDATE: Acting Island Governor ordered to sign Executive Council decisions

UPDATE: Acting Island Governor ordered to sign Executive Council decisions

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Mark Mingo To Remain In Custody Latest Prosecutors Update Emerald Case Sxm St Maarten

The investigative judge has ordered that the 46 years suspect M.M. who was arrested Wednesday June 7th, will remain in custody. This means he will remain in detention for at least another 8 days.How do St Maarteners Really Feel About … Continue reading

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