St. Maarten Private Eye

from what I hear there is no insurance for Westin.
government don't make it mandatory like it is in the French side of SXM

Insurance is mandatory there and building permits are not issued without it, specially fo public buildings.
Investors are protected in the event anything happens to the construction site or the developper runs away with the money.
The Ducth side( if wants to gain credibility) should follow his French counterpart on many issues.