Philipsburg:--- The six members of the National Alliance faction in parliament namely William Marlin, George Pantophlet, Hyacinth Richardson, Frans Richardson , Lloyd Richardson and Louie Laveist have submitted a letter to the chairlady of Parliament Gracita Arrindell requesting that a central committee meeting be called to discuss the “Developments surrounding the sale of the Pelican Resort and the job security of the employees.”
The National Alliance faction also requested that the following persons be invited to the meeting:
- Representatives of the new owning company of the Pelican Resort; Simpson Bay Resort Owner Company B.V.
- Representatives of the new management company of the Pelican Resort; Simpson Bay Resort Management Company B.V.
- Representatives of the W.I.F.O.L.
- Mr. Kenneth Lopes (Labour Mediator)
The President of Parliament Gracita Arrindell confirmed receipt of the letter during a press conference she called on Monday to release the schedule of parliament. Quizzed by members of the press if she would consider calling the meeting prior to the two week time frame as outlined in the rules of order Arrindell said at least one member of the NA faction asked that she call the meeting early. Arrindell said the two weeks is for parliament to prepare for such meetings but she will consider the request submitted by the National Alliance.
SMN News has been reliably informed that the United Peoples Party met with Member of Parliament Jules James on Monday where James was asked to provide his faction with information on the ongoing saga at the Pelican Resort and the exact role he played. James is the managing director of both new companies that bought the resort.