Xavier Blackman to be 5th Commissioner.

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Philipsburg: --- The National Alliance will be appointing a well educated financial expert who studied both in Holland and the United States as the 5th commissioner on Monday. Reliable sources have informed this media house that Blackman was chosen because of his expertise and brilliance and he would be the commissioner of finance in the new setting. It is said the membership of the National Alliance unanimously agreed to Blackman's appointment at their membership meeting on Friday afternoon.
The National Alliance who formed a coalition with Independent Island Councilman Louie Laveist and would also be receiving support from Commissioner Theo Heyliger will be taking over government on Monday when the five members of the executive council is sworn in.
Expected to be sworn on Monday are William Marlin leader of the National Alliance who would be handling constitutional affairs and education, Frans Richardson tourism, Hyacinth Richardson who would be handling the labour and culture portfolio and possibly health care. While commissioner Theo Heyliger who resigned from the Democratic Party on Wednesday will also be sworn in as one of the five commissioners. Heyliger it is said will maintain all of his portfolios that he held under the DP led government.
The National Alliance would be signing their governing accord on Saturday afternoon at the Emilio Wilson park.