MP Buncamper: “Corporate Governance for whom exactly”
PHILIPSBURG — In an open letter to government, member of Parliament Claudius ‘Toontje’ Buncamper asks the question “Corporate Governance for whom exactly?” The open letter goes on to read as follows: Philipsburg – July 26th 2021 – It’s with much dismay that I read about the events that are surrounding the most More...
MP Emmanuel draws criticism for questioning airport reconstruction tender
PHILIPSBURG — Parliamentarian Christophe Emmanuel is at it again. This time he sent a letter of 600 words to the Integrity Chamber with the request to provide an opinion on the outcome of the tender for the More...
MP Emmanuel asks Integrity Chamber to provide opinion on Ballast Nedam selection
PHILIPSBURG — Independent Member of Parliament Christophe Emmanuel on Thursday asked the Integrity Chamber to provide its opinion on whether the awarding of the reconstruction of the airport project to Ballast More...
Emmanuel questions how Ballast Nedam won airport bid with its bribery settlement
~ Says measuring stick is different for Dutch firms ~ PHILIPSBURG — In response to the news that Ballast Nedam has been awarded the contract for the airport reconstruction project, Independent Member of More...
Emmanuel: Any recommendation for property tax is dead on arrival
~ Tackle tax reform before Dutch do it for you ~ PHILIPSBURG — Independent Member of Parliament Christophe Emmanuel on Thursday said that the government of St. Maarten has to say once and for all if land More...
MP Buncamper issues statement about CFT: All smiles, but no answers
On Tuesday, July 6th, 2021 the parliament members of the Finance committee had a closed-door meeting with the CFT to be informed of the position of the CFT on the financial situation of the island. A presentation More...
Heyliger-Marten and Brison tackle Prime Minister Jacobs over airport and de-colonization
PHILIPSBURG — In an open letter dated May 14, Heyliger-Marten fires more than thirty questions to Prime Minister Jacobs. This letter addresses the airport reconstruction and the de-colonization issue. “The More...
MP Wescot-Williams demands an explanation on government’s handling of the PJIA affair; wants clarity on the suspension of D. Doncher
PHILIPSBURG — Member of Parliament Sarah Wescot-Williams is demanding an explanation of the government’s handling of the PJIA airport affair. The MP also wants clarity on the suspension of the airport holding More...
PFP: Schiphol Group Letter Worrying, But Not Shocking
PHILIPSBURG – PFP members of Parliament Melissa Gumbs and Raeyhon Peterson expressed concern, but not surprise, at the May 6th letter sent by Schiphol Group to the Government of St. Maarten. In the letter, Schiphol More...
Minister De Weever shifts focus to Parliament
PHILIPSBURG -– Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Traffic, and Transportation (TEATT) Ludmila de Weever has decided to take up her seat in Parliament. “After careful consideration during this delicate time More...
