Motion of No Confidence presented against PM Leona Romeo Marlin.

February 4, 2019

~ Chairlady continues to protect government by delaying the meetings.~

Former Prime Minister and NA MP William Marlin in his presentation tabled a draft motion of no confidence against Prime Minister Leona Marlin Romeo since she failed to lead her cabinet in the interest of the country. The motion states that the Prime Minister of St. Maarten failed to assist PJIAE timely manner by not providing the much-needed guarantee letter while not one roof was not repaired with the trust fund money.
The draft motion was signed by the 7 Members of Parliament from the opposition benches.
Marlin said he understands the games being played by the coalition partners he cautioned that these people could run but certainly cannot hide. He said a barrage of questions even by the MP’s supporting did not get answers to the questions they posed in the first round. Marlin said if the MP’s continue to pose questions then they would only be making a mockery of the people of St. Maarten. Marlin said that the government simply cannot run the country. He said that Ministers are not showing of up for meetings while MPs supporting the government does not show up to support the government they support.
Chairlady of Parliament Sarah Wescott Williams continues to abuse her power as chair to railroad parliament despite the current status of the country. Wescott Williams told Parliament on Monday that after the second round of questions is asked by Members of Parliament she would then adjourn the meeting in order to give the Ministers time to answer the questions MP Frans Richardson presented in writing. Wescott Williams said that questions submitted in writing during a public meeting are considered as questions that must be answered in writing, she said when Ministers receive questions from Parliament they have a period of 3-weeks to provide those questions even if they do not have all the answers.
The information provided to MP Frans Richardson prompted him to retract all his questions that he submitted in writing since he believes the chair of parliament is changing the rules as she goes along.
Richardson in his questions during the second round said the presentation given by the Prime Minister and Minister of TEATT are not conflicting, he said the government is a total failure especially since they do not have a finalized term sheet even though they are discussing loans for PJIAE. Richardson said that St. Maarten signed the worst agreement with the World Bank and the World Bank will be paid over half a million for their services. He considered the government a total failure especially since they are not able to put a loan agreement in order.
MP Brison said that just recently while persons are calling on the people of St. Maarten to unite and asked that Ministers stop their tit for tat. Brison said that while these sentiments are being expressed he said the Minister of TEATT used over 30 minutes of his time to glorify himself. Brison said that the Government of St. Maarten do not have a deal for financing with the Dutch Government. Brison said without a final term sheet then there is no deal.
Brison lambasted the government for not putting the focus on pre-clearance for PJIAE which was approved already. He considered the government’s actions a huge travesty especially since Schipol could not qualify for US pre-clearance. He called on the government to discuss the option of granting PJIAE a letter of guarantee so that they could move forward with the bondholders.
Clearly, the Members of Parliament were frustrated during their presentation in the second round. Leader of the National Alliance and MP Silveria Jacob and others from the NA simply did not ask new questions but instead ask questions rhetorically.
MP Chacho Peterson said he wants the answers to the questions he posed in the first round. Peterson also informed the chairlady of parliament that he wanted the answers to his question prior to the meeting being adjourned.
MP Peterson then posed other questions regarding incoming flights prior to IRMA and the figures o passengers arrivals.

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