Philipsburg:--- Leader of the Democratic Party Sarah Wescot Williams has sent a letter to the chairman of the island council on June 29th reminding him of her request a week ago. The opposition leader had asked Lt. Governor Richards to send to her all the objections filed against the Ring Road Project in Philipsburg. The letter sent to Richards she stated cognizant of your role as chairman of the island and executive councils and your responsibilities in accordance with article 68 of the island regulations, according to which you are authorized to act, when the executive council fails to do so. “I only again request that you provide me with the requested information, but I submit the following questions pertaining to the project as well.
1. Have meetings been held with the interested parties and with those affected by this project? If yes what was the outcome of these meetings?
2. How will the outstanding land issues of businesses and individuals in this area be solved? Where can these persons turn to?
3. How many young persons from St. Maarten or already residing on St. Maarten have been or will be employed on this project?
