What exactly took place in Washington on Monday?
What can the St. Maarten people expect after the signing?
When will the first projects start? Isn’t it too late considering the start of the hurricane season on June 1?
How great is the urgency of the Dutch Government to get started? Are you aware of the urgent situation on the island and the fact that the people have been waiting for months?
What kind of (infrastructural) projects will be financed from the Trust Fund? Schools, airport, landfill, hospital, public facilities?
Are there specific projects that will directly benefit the people? You have already said that the Trust Fund is not sufficiently large to get everyone a new roof and windows.
Two large hotels, Sonesta Maho and Great Bay Beach Resort have already asked to make use of the Trust Fund through low-interest loans. Will their request be considered and is the hotel sector eligible for assistance from the Trust Fund?
Which groups, sectors have priority in the reconstruction?
Who decides which projects will be executed?
What is the role of the Netherlands in the process of executing the projects and what is the role of St. Maarten?
The World Bank has already indicated that a longer period will be needed for the larger infrastructural projects. Is there an end date for the Dutch support?
Has the project office in St. Maarten already been set up, and does the Netherlands assist with personnel and expertise?
How committed are you to St. Maarten’s reconstruction process and how fast do you want to see results that are so important to the people?
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