PHILIPSBURG:---- On Tuesday November 3rd the Executive Board of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry (COCI) met with the CFO of the Telem Group of Companies, Mrs. H. Etnel, and its CCTV project team members. The long awaited CCTV program for Philipsburg and greater St. Maarten was the topic of discussion.
Parties met with COCI receiving a presentation on the system, and its capabilities. Further discussed were project implementation, cost, timeline and thereafter maintenance and monitoring costs. It is the intention of parties to collaborate closely with each other to ensure the realization of the due project. Envisioned is a prompt implementation followed by a maximized use of the system to redress crime, and optimize crime solving capabilities and results.
During the coming weeks stakeholders' input will be sought whilst parties will focus on financing to cover the implementation and subsequent monthly recurring costs. COCI is committed to this project and shall in addition hereto continue to undertake formulated initiatives to bring about a safe and secure St. Maarten for all.
