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Second Motion of Non Confidence Filed Against Blackman--- Constantly Traveling—Has Priorities Set Wrong ---Says Leroy.
SMNN - Philipsburg: --- Island Council member Petrus Leroy De Weever tabled a second motion of non-confidence against finance commissioner Xavier Blackman on Wednesday during the island council meeting called by the Democratic Party.
De Weever said leader of government William Marlin has given Blackman a motion of no confidence when he publicly announced on Tuesday that he had to seek assistance from outside with the 2010 budget so that it could be approved by the CFT. De Weever said St. Maarten is confronted with a level of incompetence in Blackman who is constantly traveling overseas. He said Blackman needs to assume his responsibilities and not look for scapegoats or people to blame for his failure. He felt with the motion of non-confidence against Blackman would end the blame game against the civil servants especially those in the finance department.
St. Maarten to Get Help to Deal With Budget Issues.
SMNN - Amsterdam/ St. Maarten:---The Island Government of St. Maarten on Monday received a response from the Committee for Financial Supervision CFT on its budget 2010 says leader of government William Marlin.
In its response, the CFT has requested that certain information be provided and certain adjustments be made to the budget within 14 days. The Island Government is currently working diligently to provide the necessary information and make the necessary adjustments.
Democratic Party Motions Voted Down ---Seven against Four DP members Voted Against 2010 Budget.
SMNN - Philipsburg: --- Commissioner of Finance Xavier Blackman survived the motion of no confidence that was brought against him by the Democratic Party. Seven of the eleven island council members voted against the motion when it came up for voting on the floor of the island council on Monday. Councilman Leroy De Weever presented the motion against Blackman last week when the 2010 budget was being debated stating that Blackman is too arrogant and that he failed to work along with the CFT when preparing the 2010 budget. In the meantime, the members of the Democratic Party voted against the 2010 budget when it came up for voting on the floor.
Blackman receives no confidence motion from opposition DP
SXM Island Times - PHILIPSBURG - The Democratic Party has tabled a Motion of Non-Confidence in Finance Commissioner Xavier Blackman.
Presented by Petrus Leroy De Weever, the motion is signed by all four DP Members and declares, "That Commissioner Xavier Blackman no longer enjoys the confidence of the Island Council of St. Maarten."
The numbers of the 2010 budget
SXM Island Times - PHILIPSBURG - Education is the single largest chapter in the Draft Budget 2010 that was presented to the Island Council on Monday by Finance Commissioner Xavier Blackman.
The total budget is 323.6 Million Guilders and is balanced. An anticipated shortfall of 1.7 Million Guilders in the Capital Expenditure Budget is covered by a surplus of the same amount in the General Expenses.
Island Government presents 2010 budget
SXM Island Times - PHILIPSBURG - Finance Commissioner Xavier Blackman presented the Government's 323.6 Million Guilder Budget Monday morning.
The document has ten chapters and a seven point Note of Change is also attached.
Democratic Party Asked for Clarity on 2010 Budget ---First Time CFT Scrutinize Budget Deeply—Finance Commissioner.
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Philipsburg:--- The faction leaders namely leader of the Democratic Party Sarah Wescot Williams, Leader of the National Alliance William Marlin , leader of the UPP Theo Heyliger and independent Island councilman Louie Laviest was invited to the chambers of the Lt. Governor to caucus on the proposal submitted by the executive council for the 2010 budget. In making his presentation finance commissioner Xavier Blackman said the draft budget of 2010 is ready including all the amendments. Blackman also indicated that this is the first time the CFT fully scrutinized the budget as they did this time around and that the 2009 budget was only balanced on paper while it was not in reality.[More....]
More Amendments Suggested for 2010 Draft Budget
SXM Island Times - PHILIPSBURG - The Democratic Party (DP) has proposed a Note of Change to the Draft Budget for 2010.
Tabled during the meeting on Monday, it's a request for Government to push ahead with purchasing the Mary's Fancy Estate. The Note of Change submitted by Government removes that project as a cost saving measure, but the DP wants it put back into the document.
Sarah seeks clarity on education, health & labour task
PHILIPSBURG - Democratic Party Leader Sarach Wescott-Williams says she wants to see the plan that was submitted for the takeover of Central Government tasks in the areas of Education, Health & Labour. Finance Minister Eersilia de Lannoy announced Friday that a protocol is almost ready to be signed that would be accompanied by the necessary Ministerial Decrees.[More....]
St. Maarten has Budget---Media Articles were Emotional with Misconstrued Information---Blackman.
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Philipsburg: --- Commissioner of finance Xavier Blackman in reaction to several media reports on the 2010 budget said the information given to the media was emotional and misleading. The commissioner said he believes the aim was to cause fear and deception to the public and taxpayers both of which are irresponsible and unfortunate. He said for as for him the information was politically tainted and does not represent the facts regarding the CFT and the budget of 2010. Blackman used several quotes that were printed in the media such as arrogant, slap in the face that was used in several media articles all of which he said he intended to clarify at his press conference held early Sunday morning. [More....]
