TEATT not to blame for decline in Philipsburg | SOUALIGA NEWSDAY

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) – Involving the current Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport & Telecommunication (TEATT) with the Philipsburg Promotional Board (PPB) as per a recently published article by the board’s president is purely politically motivated, as information was seemingly tainted. Previous works by the current Minister of TEATT (The Honorable Mellissa Arrindell-Doncher) were prematurely interrupted when she left office in January 2018, and the situation seemed to have deteriorated for almost two years.

Though it is understandable the cries of Mr. Valentine Davis and the PPB, since the revitalization of our economy – especially in the Philipsburg area – have been ignored by the recent government. To blame the current Minister of TEATT for being passive in not addressing the issues proves that information presented are done to fool some people who are not cognizant of the fact that this interim government just began its tenure less than one month ago. Furthermore, the revitalization of Philipsburg has always been at the heart of Minister Arrindell-Doncher, as she was raised in Philipsburg and still currently lives there. Hence The Honorable Minister has firsthand knowledge of how far behind on the list of priorities Philipsburg has fallen by previous governments, and how far it can rise if given the attention it so rightfully deserves.

Minister Arrindell-Doncher and her cabinet are certainly not passive on the issues and challenges of doing business in Philipsburg and will not sit idly due to a notion that is perceived to be political. The minister was appointed to serve the best interests of the people of this country and that is exactly what will be done. The unfortunate decline and lack of attention will not deter the commitment and determination of said minister to effect change to address some of the issues that are pressing for our nation’s capital in the short term given to serve.

The Minister has always believed in this season of giving, Philipsburg should be the prime example of a festive atmosphere with lighted décor that will help lift the spirits of the population, especially the children. She too was bright-eyed with excitement during this time of year watching the yearly display of lights as a descendant of Philipsburg herself. So, whether the intentions of Mr. Davis and/or the PPB is perceived as political or not, our main focus on Philipsburg area as an interim minister will not be deterred, as she is not a passive-user of the capital but an active one who still resides there. With this, the Minister of TEATT hereby extends the invitation to collectively effect change that has been sought for the past two years by the PPB and Mr. Davis. “Let us show our true love for Philipsburg and St. Maarten by implementing a solution together,” concluded the minister.

Source: Souliga Newsday https://www.soualiganewsday.com/index.php?option=com-k2&view=item&id=28783:teatt-not-to-blame-for-decline-in-philipsburg&Itemid=451

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