areas on the Dutch side shortly after the passing of hurricane Omar.
Island Councilman Frans Richardson said that he was practically insulted and told to turn back even though he has a pass from the Central Government. He called on the Chairman and Chief of Police Franklyn Richards to take the necessary measures which would ensure that all Island Council Members be granted these passes which will be valid for more than one year. Richardson said he was prevented from visiting his property in Philipsburg.
Also expressing the same sentiments was Island Councilman William Marlin who said he too was prevented from moving around the island during the curfew.
Marlin said this year the island government did not issue any passes to the island council members.
SMN News also learnt that several persons paid to have a hurricane pass but to date they have not received the passes because the machine to make the
passes has broken down.
