Philipsburg: --- Officials at the Dutch Tourist Office is amifted with the Heineken regatta team since they did not see any of their logos or that of the island government or the tourist bureau in their promotional material. Government has promised to supply at least $100,000 for the hosting of the 2009 Heineken Regatta but to date Tourism Commissioner Roy Marlin has not delivered the monies. It is understood that Marlin kept saying the monies are in the budget but to date Heineken has not seen the much needed funds.
Reports reaching SMN News indicate that there is some level of dissatisfaction particularly at Tourist Office.
An advertisement as recent as yesterday in the local media reflected the sponsorship of the St. Maarten Yacht Club, Chippie, and Heineken, but nowhere on that advertisement was there a logo or mention of government or the tourist bureau.
SMN News was unable to get a comment from the commissioner or Director of the Tourist Office Regina Labega. Efforts to contact Heather Tackling also proved futile.
