Philipsburg:--- The bonfire organized by activist Elridge van Putten had to be rescheduled to next Sunday said the organizer. Van Putten said he requested a permit to hold the bonfire on the beach at the head of town, but up to late Saturday afternoon he did not get the permit for the event because it lacks the signature of the Minister of Justice.Van Putten said he expects to get the permit this coming week for the event which will be held on Sunday.
Despite having to cancel the event several persons turned up at the location to sign the petition to dissolve the parliament of St. Maarten. Van Putten said he has over 5000 signatures already and by the time the signature drive is over he will meet his target. At the location on Sunday there were several prominent St. Maarteners who expressed total disgust at how country St. Maarten is being governed.