The source said this did not sit well with the leader of the Democratic Party Sarah Wescot Williams, and an argument began. It is understood that the two female commissioners made sure they aired their lungs in the verbal dispute. Sources say that former commissioner and advisor to Wescot Williams Mike Ferrier also had a heated argument with Buncamper Molanus. So far none of the commissioners neither Ferrier has commented on the matter.
The chain of events led to an urgent board meeting yesterday (Tuesday) afternoon where the grievances were to be trashed out.
Already two commissioners have left the party and both men have chosen to go independent while giving support to the National Alliance to form the next executive council.
SMN News also understands that island council member Petrus Leroy De Weever is contemplating to leave the Democratic Party and give his support the National Alliance. So far, De Weever did not go public with his intentions.
The National Alliance already sent a letter to the island Lt. Governor and chairman of the island council informing him that the National Alliance now has the majority in the island council with the support of Independent Island Councilman Louie Laveist. In the meantime, Commissioner Theo Heyliger already submitted his resignation from the executive council with immediate effect.
It is understood that Heyliger would be appointed commissioner within the new executive council, while Laveist would not be holding any public office, neither would he appoint anyone as commissioner.
It is also understood that the Democratic Party commissioners who are now acting as caretaker government is trying to make sure Commissioner Roy Marlin gets back into the civil service. The source said the current government is trying to create a high position for Marlin so that he could achieve an acceptable salary. However, it is understood that the island secretary blocked the process since the National Alliance already sent a letter to the Chairman of the island council asking him that no major or new decisions be taken during this period. Commissioner Roy Marlin was working at the sector ROB prior to being elected in office, presently the SOAB is conducting an investigation at that department, and Marlin wants to stay away while that process is underway.
SMN News also understands that the present executive council is looking to have an assistant appointed to each of the island council members and former commissioners. It is also understood that DP faction is looking into getting the island government to pay all cellular phone bills for the island council members. Sources say the present executive council is looking into securing top-level jobs for all of their executive assistants. So far, it is not clear what is and would be possible in the new structure.
In the meantime, the executive council has approved a grand party for all civil servants, which is to be held on Friday next week at the Clem Labega Square. The decision was taken during the executive meeting held yesterday.
It is said the DP was looking for a grand farewell party. SMN News also understands that leader of the National Alliance already sent a letter to the chairman of the island council telling him that no party is to be held at the expense of the island government. It is said Marlin is questioning if the present caretaker government is looking at emptying government coffers before leaving office with the current demands that are now being made.