PHILIPSBURG:--- Representatives of the Sint Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association (SHTA) led by President Emil Lee paid a courtesy visit to the President of Parliament Drs. Gracita Arrindell earlier this week.
Topics discussed during the meeting were the proposed increase in Turn over Tax (ToT) and the 2011 budget.
Arrindell also explained to the SHTA board the process of handling the national budget for country Sint Maarten under the new system and the procedure to handle the draft ordinance for the proposed increase in ToT.
"It was an informative exchange of views and ideas and we both recognized the importance of meeting on a regular basis.
"I am also encouraging other groups within our community to visit Parliament where we can also exchange information. It is important that we have an open and transparent relationship with all groups as Parliament is the peoples House," President of Parliament Gracita Arrindell said on Thursday.
During the courtesy call, board members signed the official guest book.
