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I’m having a real problem trying to understand the government of SXM . The way I read this they have $ 100,000,000 to be rebuild the airport and they can’t seem to move in any direction to get this done . It looks like they don’t want to give up any control as to how the money is spent and reported , I can understand the wants of the groups wanting accountability of this money and so should the people of SXM . Business should make a profit that’s why they are in business ,but no one else should enrich themself during this rebuild of a great airport . I can remember 35 years ago arriving at the old airport it was beautiful just what we expected , then the new modern airport was unbelievable it was now what we expect all the time . We are now going on to the third year ,and it looks like 2021 before it is rebuilt . WHY
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Do you think the govt will collapse (again) today?
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It's more than likely, perhaps not today.
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Wow, ok, I have been out of the loop, I guess!!
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OK, I knew about Frans' lawyer resigning. Theo is NOT in jail currently, I don't think, but Frans is, as of a few days ago. I missed the rest of that yesterday. I'm not sure how Frans' lawyer resigning is related to the breakup of the coalition though. What a mess.
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Theo is not in jail, but Frans yes for another eight days.
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In Limbo https://stmaartennews.com/politics/government-in-limbo/Does everyone take money & kickbacks? They need to accept the Integrity Chamber. No wonder the Netherlands are requiring it!!
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That's apparently why they are fighting the Integrity Chamber so hard.
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Daily Herald storyAnd now apparently Frankie Myers wants to be a kingpin, I guess..
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I was told that there was a coup in the works.... Interesting watching it all actually happen.
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Interesting that the tourism commissioner is out of the country while this is all going on...
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But, is it a good thing cooking?
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Same ingredients, different plate.
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That's false , he is here.
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Lesley--If you're referring to Minister Johnson, I was basing my note on the story in the Daily Herald, that he had left for some conference overseas. Daily Herald story
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Hi Carol , strange but he is on Island.
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"Do you share my fear that the St. Maarten people are becoming the victim of the games of local politicians?”
No sh*t...
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"Do you share my fear that the St. Maarten people are becoming the victim of the games of local politicians?”
No sh*t... Right on.
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"Do you share my fear that the St. Maarten people are becoming the victim of the games of local politicians?”
No sh*t... Right on. But they keep electing the same people. I have talked to several locals and there is a strong sense of "tribalism" around each politician. "my guy is a good guy."
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Correct it seems impossible that it’s over 2 years and the only thing done is the roof . This should have been the most important project to get this beautiful airport back to its former self . Instead I would have to guess not enough money is crossing the hands of the politicians , they are only in it for the monetary gain to them self’s . It’s time that someone or somebody take the Bull by the horn and get something done
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"Do you share my fear that the St. Maarten people are becoming the victim of the games of local politicians?”
No sh*t... Becoming?
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What a cluster____!! Now Vidanova says they cannot finance airport by themselves...but they'd be willing to assist with financing, possibly in connection with the World Bank!  What the what is going on??
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Nah! They don’t need an integrity board!
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Do these different factions seeking financing on their own even have the authority to do these negotiations or commit the govt to these loans or conditions?
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Well, there's another good question! When even Sarah doesn't know whether they even have a firm agreement with the Dutch for the financing of the airport, something is seriously messed up!!
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Daily Herald storyDon't understand the timing of the above story, in connection with the below story. Government falls again
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Lesley--please explain. With Knops coming, does this mean that the airport will finally get this money??
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It's coming from World Bank. Politicians can't seem to find a way to get their cut.
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Yes, I understand that, but the question is, since this was just approved last week, does that mean that despite all this hoopla, that the airport will actually get the money?
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"The approved project will be financed by the Netherlands government through the World Bank-managed St. Maarten Reconstruction, Recovery and Resilience Trust Fund."
Does that mean the Integrity Chamber was in place? No mention of it. I thought these funds were contingent upon that? I'm lost...lol
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