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EXCO Takes Decision to Suspend ROB Heads--- Pending Reassignment--- Theo Voted Against Decision.
SMNN - Philipsburg: --- The executive council has taken a decision in their weekly meeting on Tuesday to suspend the director of sector ROB Joseph Dollison and head of maintenance Claudius Buncamper pending reassignment. SMN News has been reliably informed that commissioner of Public Works Theo Heyliger voted against the decision.
According to information, reaching SMN News is that Heyliger believes the council should disregard the SOAB report, which was issued in November 2009. Reliable information reaching SMN News states that the council took the decision some three weeks ago but they placed it on hold so that the commissioner in charge of ROB Theo Heyliger would discuss the decision taken by the council with the two civil servants.
SEE ALSO:
ExCo takes decision on Dollison, Buncamper.
ROB officials to be replaced by management team.
Concessions called for by Roy Marlin
SXM Island Times - PHILIPSBURG - DP Island Councilman Roy Marlin has submitted a motion calling on government to grant concessions to two major properties. This is being done to solve outstanding issues with both, but "is not a show of favoritism."
Presented Thursday during the Island Council the motion has three resolutions that pertain to granting incentives to the Westin Dawn Beach Resort & Spa and the Sonesta Maho Beach Resort.
BBW RELOCATES TO ARCH ROAD, SUCKER GARDEN, New Phase in Company’s Development.
SMNN - Great Bay – The premier local construction materials supply company on St. Maarten, BBW is relocating to Sucker Garden. The company's offices and operations will now be located on the Arch Road.
As a public statement regarding its commitment to St. Maarten, the company has decided to place and always maintain, a large St. Maarten flag on the top it's tallest cement silo, which forms part of BBW's recent installation of its new and modern Ready mix Concrete plant. The two white Cement silos at the company's new location, are visible from Philipsburg, Cul de Sac, Fort Willem and adjacent areas.
See also the exact same story on SXM IT - BBW relocates to Arch Road, Sucker Garden
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....]
Legal Affairs Investigating ROB Inspector and Blue Blood---Seen at Questionable House in Cul de Sac.
SMNN - Philipsburg: --- The island government and the department of Legal Affairs are currently investigating an inspector of ROB (Public Works) who allegedly tried to extort monies from Blue Marine. According to reliable sources, the ROB inspector and his girl friend are owners of Blue Blood Construction tried to extort $42,000 from Blue Marine, a company that belongs to Saro Spadaro. SMN News learnt that the inspector committed his act since July 2009 and to date no actions has been taken.
The source said the inspector sent his girlfriend (another civil servant) with an invoice in the name of Blue Blood to Blue Marine for $42, 000 even though Blue Blood did not conduct any work for Blue Marine. It is further understood that when Blue Marine questioned the invoice they were told that they should pay the invoice if they wanted to get their inspection approved on the buildings that were constructed at Pointe Pirouette.
Belvedere receiving its first ever face-lift
The Daily Herald - BELVEDERE--Their complaints were mounting. Their hands were tied. They are aware that their district is sometimes called unkempt and "ghetto-like." Some do their best to properly maintain their immediate area. Others can do better.
So it was no surprise that the residents of Belvedere hurled statements like, "It's about time" towards St. Maarten Housing Development Foundation (SMHDF) when it kicked off its first ever general maintenance and repair programme in late 2009.
Pride raises concerns about Belair beach replenishing
BELAIR--St. Maarten Pride Foundation expressed concern Friday that there is a possibility that the sand being used for the ongoing replenishing of the Belair beach might have been contaminated. The foundation's vice president Rueben Thompson on Friday said apparently the sand being used is the same as that for the ring road project, which was dredged from the Great Bay harbour. He said the Great Bay area was a very busy shipping area and hull cleaning and painting took place in some of the boatyards along the Great Bay shoreline.[More....]
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....]
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.
