PHILIPSBURG:--- The St. Maarten Chamber of Commerce (COCI) following a well attended meeting by all stakeholders on Thursday, August 6th, 2015 formulated as promised several proposals/action point for execution by the stakeholders and in support of actions to be undertaken by the authorities in St. Maarten.
The St. Maarten Chamber of Commerce and Industry (COCI) aware of the initiatives and actions by the authorities to enhance safety and security in St. Maarten sees such undertakings in addition to action taken by the stakeholders. A combined approach will result in immediate-, mid term and long term actions and results beneficial to all. COCI shall continue to support undertakings aimed at achieving the best results by Government and stakeholders, but reaffirms its commitment to the business community and the general public to work actively on the implementation of measures that will enhance safety and security.
We will address the underlying social issues that are at the basis of the crime spree.
No healthy and safe community can be achieved if labor issues (unemployment, abuse of labor laws) education and health issues are not addressed. The socio-economic development of St. Maarten and its people is dependent hereon and so together long term solutions shall be formulated and executed.
Stakeholders attended meeting: Nagico Insurances, IMA, Chinese Association, SUNFED, Down Street Business Community Council and Association (DBCCA), SHTA, Afoo Group, Lama Guest House, St. Maarten Small Properties Association, Joshua Rose Guesthouse and Cay Hill Association.