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When (lime) Green Means A Healthy Sustainable Environment
Everybody knows about the new political thrill. Right?
And aren’t we all DYING to finally see its’ manifesto?
Unfortunately it is yet to make a grand entrée. The bore of waiting and considering the fact that its’ figurehead has never made the slightest greenwashed impression on me, have induced me to extend a helping hand (shown kindness may be applauded here).
Sir Bobby Detained
The detention of Sir Bobby Valasquez in connection with apparent molestation of a teenager is generating a whole ton of comments on our two main local news sites, SMNN and SXM IT that are well worth a browse through. Bobby, and the reported victim, have both been convicted, judged and sentenced and of course there is speculations galore, but between it all there bits and pieces of information that makes me uneasy about it all.
Harbor urges GEBE to clean up act
The Daily Herald - CAY BAY--A second oil spill for the year in Cay Bay occurred Friday and appears to have been caused by utilities company GEBE again. This time, St. Maarten Harbour Group of Companies has taken a strong stance.
Harbour CEO/Master Mark Mingo is demanding GEBE make the necessary changes to prevent this from happening again and ensure it is properly equipped for quick response in an emergency. This demand is also to be formally addressed with the company.
Authorities to ship contaminated container back to Puerto Rico
The Daily Herald - POINTE BLANCHE--Local authorities plan to send a container full of animal feed, drinks and paint buckets back to Puerto Rico, believing the items to be contaminated.
Firemen clothed in hazardous material suits on Friday removed dozens of cans of old paint and paint thinner from 34 barrels that were in a container sent from Puerto Rico recently.
Six cruise ships visit St. Maarten Wednesday, over 16,000 tourist processed
SXM Island Times - PHILIPSBURG - Over sixteen thousand tourist made their way off six cruise ships on Wednesday at the St. Maarten port.
Chief Operating Officer of the St. Maarten Harbour Group of Companies Keith Franka stated on Wednesday that it was an historic day for St. Maarten and the harbour.
Only Selected few Allowed to Go on Board Oasis of the Seas---Media representatives also denied—Tourist Office not Invited on Inaugural Cruise—Reliable Sources.
SMNN -
Philipsburg: --- What was supposed to be an exciting moment for St. Maarten and its people and an opportunity for the media representatives to show case the island when the Oasis of the Seas made its inaugural call to St. Maarten many persons including the reporter from SMN News was denied access on board the ship. According to managing director of the St. Maarten Harbour Holding Companies Keith Franka said those persons whose names were not submitted to the cruise line before it reached St. Maarten would not get on board. While at the harbour, a photographer representing the Daily Herald was also denied access on board since the Daily Herald was also not on the so-called security list.[More....]
Harbour workers seek clarity on CLA
PHILIPSBURG - Workers at the St. Maarten harbour laid down their tool on Tuesday afternoon in a bid to seek clarity on issues with their Collective Labour Agreement (CLA). According to the advisor to the UFA Mr. Willy Haze, they held discussions with the management of the harbour and the Commissioner of the harbour Theo Heyliger on Tuesday afternoon.[More....]
Harbor Workers on Stand off--- Calls on Management to Respect CLA---- Illegal Security Guards Receiving ISPS Courses.
SMNN - Pointe Blanche: -- Workers at the St. Maarten Harbour Group of Companies along with their union held a stand off yesterday afternoon in an effort to force management to respect their Collective Labour Agreement (CLA), which was signed over a year ago. Workers from security, maritime, and all other section of the harbour were on stand off.
At the gate of the harbour, several employees backed by the United Federation Union stood outside as they wait on members of the management team to begin executing their CLA. While at the protest action, Managing Director Keith Franka sent a letter to the UFA indicating to them that he has requested the assistance of the labour mediator to resolve the issue.
Boat stolen from harbour in bid to transport drugs
POINTE BLANCHE--A thief walked into the harbour late Wednesday, started a St. Maarten Ports Authority (SMPA) pilot boat and sped out of Great Bay in front of a security guard. The Coast Guard intercepted the man in the stolen boat several hours later, heading to St. Croix with marijuana. He was arrested. [More....]
Nature Watch - Pearl FM - Cay Bay
Jadira Veen of SXM Pride hosts a one hour radio show every Friday from 10 - 11 am on Pearl FM, 98.1 called Nature Watch. This week she had 3 very impressive and intelligent guests to talk about Theo's planned industrial area, port and filling in of Cay Bay.
I don't want to get into any argument about what the bay is called, though maps tell me it's actually Cole Bay. If you are unsure of the actual location you can see it very clearly in the SXM West Development Plans, published here on SXM PE in June. It's right in front and to the left of GEBE, destroying the beach Sea side Nature Park that Roddy Halley has created, completely. Maybe we should call it 'Industrial Water' like the planners do?
I strongly and highly recommend listening to this past Friday's Nature Watch show with guests Roderick Halley, his wife Alexandria Halley and Reuben Thompson. You can do so at Pearl FM's website. A lot of sense was spoken.
Some links to news and information, as well as a few of my own comments, below... :)
