Philipsburg: ---- Perla Rombley member of the Dutch Taxi Association (DSTA) has been officially suspended by the DSTA board for five days. In an interview with SMN News Rombley said she met with the President of the DSTA and five other members yesterday morning at the DSTA office. She said in that meeting she expressed her grievances to the board concerning the other board member whom she claimed has been harassing her. Rombley said instead of the board seeking to rectify the problem and bring about a solution to the ongoing feud they poured gasoline on the fire instead of water. Rombley said she is now accused of trying to run over the president of the DSTA board with her van. In the letter that was given to Rombley it is stated that when the Vice President approached her she was disrespectful and she tried to run over the President to which there is two witnesses. The continued to say Rombley has to respect the rules and regulation of the DSTA and be respectful in the future.
"This is a complete lie and I already sought advice from my lawyer who would be seeking compensation from the DSTA board. As a member of the DSTA I know the constitution of the DSTA. The DSTA cannot suspend anyone from working since taxi drivers do not work for the Association. The DSTA constitution does not have anything in it that says the Association can take such actions. I intend to seek compensation for the six days I was prevented from work." Rombley said she also have two witnesses who were in the vicinity and saw differently.
Managing Director of the A. C Wathey Cruise Facility said he is aware of the situation and he actually asked Rombley to remove her vehicle since he could not allow anyone to disturb the free flow of business at the facility. Franca said he also spoke to the president concerning the matter and expected that they DSTA would deal with the issue professionally.