Philipsburg: --- Several prominent persons within the community are to take up key positions in government now that there has been a change in government. Sources close to the new government said that these persons are scheduled to take up executive positions with the various commissioners.
Some of the names that are out there are David Christian, Fernando Williams, Edwin James, Joan Berkle, Mervin Scot and attorney at law Denicio Bryson. While information is circulating on the prospective candidates no decision has been taken by the executive council. Sources say the necessary procedures on the appointment are expected to be finalized by Tuesday.
Several presentations are expected to be made to the executive council today on each department within the island government. SMN News understands that all directors from the various departments are expected to make a power point presentation to the new executive council. The intention is to make the new government aware of the new structure of government and the ideas each department has for St. Maarten.
