St. Maarten Private Eye

Some of you may remember that is was Louie Laveist who was the main spokesperson and Exco member in charge of the New Government Building in Philipsburg. Informed sources tell me that 'Pinnochio" Roy has now taken over.

Why? Well, I don't know all the details, but I'll tell you what I have heard below....

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Unfortunately the announcements and news reports about the 'deal' with the Trinidad construction company building the project were before we here at SXM PE started saving and storing news. I did find a few and there may be others cached away somewhere in here, I've listed them at the end of this post.

If I recall correctly, the 'deal' was that the developer would finance and build the project and the government would pay for it over 10 years or so, with the building then becoming the property of the govt.

Unfortunately, there appears to be a screw up with the contract and there is no provision in it for maintenance. Add to this the reports we have of shoddy or poor construction and problems with the building and you can see why this may be a problem.

To fix it, the Government is now looking at buying the building outright. However there appears to be something sketchy going on with the amount to be offered/paid and a survey report still needs to be done, if in fact it will be. I hear Roy fancies himself as a real estate surveyor and doesn't need the survey.

Like I said, I don't know all the details, but from what I hear, something sketchy is going down with this project. Efforts are being made to cover up poor decisions and screw ups. Perhaps some of you readers will know more and share it with us?

As to be expected, the new Govt building, like the Airport, has very little in the way of energy efficiency and as far as I can tell, no cistern either.

Heckofajob again eh??

Hady

Exco approves extra Admin building funds - 6th February 2007

Extraordinary meeting of Island Council summoned - 27th January 2007

Laveist - No hidden agenda with new govt building - 26th January 2007

Contractors catching up at new Govt Building - 26th May 2006

New Govt building faces 2 month delay - 5th January 2006

Piles for new Govt. building too short - 6th October 2005

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