St. Maarten Private Eye

St.Maarten has always been friendley to investors, whether you came with 500K or 10K, that's a fact. And when you invest, ofcourse you should get legal residency, that's in place already no dispute there. I agree finding suitable employees is fustrating, some come to an interview, show up for work after getting the postion after a short while, they never show up again. This is very bad and it shines a bad light on the hard working St.Maarteners.

I think the schools have to do a better job of exposing their student body to the available opportunities in the field. Many years ago we had the ETAO, which sent all of their students on interships, this gave the students a chance to see what's out there. I believe the Sundial also sends interns out in the Food & Beverage areas.
There's still the issue with those coming on vacation and landing jobs and not paying any taxes. Yes they buy gas, and pay GEBE ect. But wage tax is not deducted and if it is, the money is not payed becuase there's no registration of this person.
WE all agree that there are too many openings and not enough people, and it's the government's responsibility to know how many licenses are issued and how many people will be needed to fill these positions. WE still continue to give licenses for jewelry stores. This has to stop. It's going to become a welfare state if we continue this way.