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Commission advises no action against Dollison, Buncamper
The Daily Herald - PHILIPSBURG--The commission established by the Executive Council last year to determine whether disciplinary measures against Environmental Development and Property Management ROB Department Director Joseph Dollison and adjunct Director Claudius Buncamper were warranted as a result of the Government Accountants Bureau SOAB report findings on the issuance of building permits, has found no credible grounds for such measures and has advised the council accordingly.
The commission's advice was discussed by the Executive Council recently and, according to sources, Commissioner Theo Heyliger was the sole member willing to follow the commission's advice.
BlueMarine Residences confirms extortion attempt by an inspector
PHILIPSBURG--BlueMarine Residences, owned by Saro Spadaro of the Maho Group, confirmed over the weekend that an unsuccessful attempt was made to extort money from the company in mid-2009 by parties affiliated with Blue Blood Construction, a company owned and operated by an inspector at the Environmental Development and Property Management ROB department. In an invited statement, a representative of the Maho Group confirmed that BlueMarine had been approached by Blue Blood Construction. However, it was made clear that BlueMarine had not conducted any business with Blue Blood Construction, was unaware of any investigations, and would be at the full disposal of authorities, should they require any information. [More....]
Brooks: Inauguration of new plant a triumph for people of St. Maarten
The Daily Herald - CAY BAY--Utilities company GEBE Managing Director William Brooks calls the inauguration of the power plant expansion and the two new 11.3-mega watt engines as a triumph for the power plant's employees and the people of St. Maarten.
Island Council members, GEBE employees, and representatives of generator manufacturer Wärtsilä and the private sector were on hand to witness the inauguration and to hear Brooks say, "In the midst of the turmoil, the men and women at this power plant continued to do everything within their power to keep the lights on."
Heyliger says he wants Westin, Maho comfort letters honoured
PHILIPSBURG--Commissioner and United People's (UP) party leader Theo Heyliger wants the Island Government to honour agreements made with The Westin St. Maarten Dawn Beach Resort and Spa and Sonesta Maho Beach Resort and Casino, regarding the properties receiving exemption from paying room tax. Both resorts have "letters of comfort" from Government, outlining Government's intention to amend the Room Tax Island Ordinance in such a manner that a waiver of room taxes can be granted for brand name resort developments for a period of time. (See also DH Editorial - Keeping one’s word.) [More....]
Commissioner Heyliger signs USONA agreement for school information system.
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GREAT BAY (GIS)—On Thursday, Commissioner Theo Heyliger signed an agreement with USONA for the financing of an Education Management Information System. Present were Lars Walrave, Dutch Representative on St. Maarten, Reginald Isenia, Director of USONA(St. Maarten), and Bart Pasman also of USONA.[More....]
Blue Mall puts US $1M into road improvement
The Daily Herald - CUPECOY--Blue Mall-Blue Residences, a multi-million dollar project in Cupecoy, will pump US $1 million into the upgrading and recreation of a large section of Rhine Road, the main access road to the high-end mall and residences.
Blue Mall developers said this investment was necessary to improve the driving experience and overall safety for residents and island visitors, who ultimately would be shoppers in the mall. The road upgrading will start in the near future.
FN News 7th March 2010
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OPEN LETTER TO COMMISSIONER THEODORE HEYLIGER.
SMNN - This letter is in response to comments made by Commissioner Heyliger regarding the beach replenishment news article that appeared in the Daily Herald on Wednesday March 3, 2010.
In my email to Commissioner Heyliger I explained to him that on Tuesday morning, several trucks were seen hauling sand on the Belair Beach. At first I thought the trucks were stealing sand, so I placed a call at 7;30am to one of the ROB Inspectors.
Theo Left to Fend for Himself --- Says De Weever.
SMNN - Philipsburg: --- Island Councilman Leroy de Weever felt that the current executive council led by leader of National Alliance William Marlin has left commissioner of Public Works Theo Heyliger to fend for himself as all of the members and supporting members of the current executive council did not show up to give Heyliger the required quorum for an island council meeting on Monday. De Weever said it was clear that Heyliger had to fend for himself and woe; the votes from members of the Democratic Party to get his proposal to amend the spatial planning ordinance. Absent from the island council meeting on Monday was independent Island council member Louis Laveist, leader of the National Alliance William Marlin who is currently off island, Island Council member Rudolph Samuel and Island Council man George Pantophelt who did not wait for the voting. Seven votes were cast on Monday after the debates on the amendment four of which came from the Democratic Party. Members of the DP said the only reason they gave Heyliger the quorum was that they understand the importance of the amendment to the ordinance, which would allow most parts of the island to be zoned.
Theo forms United People’s party
PHILIPSBURG--The United People's (UP) party has arrived. After months of speculation and public whispers, Commissioner Theo Heyliger confirmed Monday night the formation of the island's newest political party, with emphasis on the people and the potential to completely alter the political landscape in St. Maarten. For the first time in his political career, Heyliger will not be a member of the "red machine" Democratic Party (DP) co-founded by his grandfather the late Dr. Claude Wathey. Instead, he will participate in the election for Country St. Maarten with a new distinction: party leader. His intention is to proclaim lime green as the colour of his party, if the colour is available according to political party colour regulations.[More....]
