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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....]
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.
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.
EXCO to Discuss Island Councilman Gas Station Building Permit.
SMNN -
Philipsburg: --- The executive council is set to discuss is set to the request of a building permit submitted by an island council member and former commissioner of public works on Tuesday. The former commissioner has requested a building permit for a gas station, which is to be built next to the Dutch Quarter round about. According to reliable information reaching SMN News is that the island councilman is planning to also build a shopping mall in the area.[More....]
