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GUMBS, Melissa In The News DEC 2022

Melissa Gumbs


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HOPE
PFP
Source: 721 News
25 Jan 2022 06:07 AM

Pfp: Passing Of 2022 Budget Marks A Low Point In Modern Sint Maarten History

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — Despite having independent legal advice demonstrating that the countrys draft 2022 budget is in contravention of Sint Maartens Constitution, a majority of Members of Parliament (MPs) on Monday night still passed the draft legislation.

Party for Progress (PFP) MPs Melissa Gumbs and Raeyhon Peterson were among the four (4) MPs who voted against the draft legislation.

The legal advice – which was discussed by MPs during Mondays public meeting of Parliament – was compiled and signed by former Secretary-General of Parliament Nancy Joubert, LL.M, on January 7, 2022 Read more


Candidates in this article:
HOPE
PFP
Source: SXMIslandTime
24 Jan 2022 11:47 PM

Pfp: Passing Of 2022 Budget Marks A Low Point In Modern Sint Maarten History

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten Despite having independent legal advice demonstrating that the countrys draft 2022 budget is in contravention of Sint Maartens Constitution, a majority of Members of Parliament (MPs) on Monday night still passed the draft legislation.

Party for Progress (PFP) MPs Melissa Gumbs and Raeyhon Peterson were among the four (4) MPs who voted against the draft legislation. 

The legal advice – which was discussed by MPs during Mondays public meeting of Parliament – was compiled and signed by former Secretary-General of Parliament Nancy Joubert, LL.M, on January 7, 2022 Read more


Candidates in this article:
PFP
Source: 721 News
23 Jan 2022 09:52 AM

Government, Majority Of Mps Show Blatant Disregard For Sint Maarten Constitution, Says Pfp

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — The eight Members of Parliament (MPs) who voted against a proposal to suspend voting on the countrys 2022 budget until after the next Kingdom Council of Ministers meeting have shown their blatant disregard for the Sint Maarten Constitution. This is what Party for Progress (PFP) MPs Melissa Gumbs and Raeyhon Peterson had to say following Fridays public meeting of Parliament.

The proposal in question was brought forward by MP Gumbs on Friday afternoon during Parliaments handling of the countrys draft 2022 budget Read more


Candidates in this article:
PFP
Source: SXMIslandTime
21 Jan 2022 10:38 PM

Government, Majority Of Mps Show Blatant Disregard For Sint Maarten Constitution, Says Pfp

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten The eight Members of Parliament (MPs) who voted against a proposal to suspend voting on the countrys 2022 budget until after the next Kingdom Council of Ministers meeting have shown their blatant disregard for the Sint Maarten Constitution. This is what Party for Progress (PFP) MPs Melissa Gumbs and Raeyhon Peterson had to say following Fridays public meeting of Parliament.

The proposal in question was brought forward by MP Gumbs on Friday afternoon during Parliaments handling of the countrys draft 2022 budget Read more


Candidates in this article:
PFP
Source: SXMIslandTime
20 Jan 2022 09:24 PM

Pfp: Coalition Obsession With Pre-Clearance Is Disrespect For Airport Workers

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten Party for Progress (PFP) Member of Parliament (MP) Melissa Gumbs took aim at what she calls a constant push for United States (US) pre-clearance to be established Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIA) Read more


Candidates in this article:
PFP
Source: 721 News
20 Jan 2022 01:08 PM

Pfp: Coalition Obsession With Pre-Clearance Is Disrespect For Airport Workers

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten Party for Progress (PFP) Member of Parliament (MP) Melissa Gumbs took aim at what she calls a constant push for United States (US) pre-clearance to be established Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIA).

US pre-clearance allows US-bound passengers to clear customs before their flight Read more


Candidates in this article:
PFP
Source: SXMIslandTime
16 Jan 2022 10:13 PM

Pfp Renews Call To Establish Poverty Line, Cola

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten Following Saturdays industrial action by a majority of the countrys air traffic controllers, Party for Progress (PFP) Members of Parliament (MPs) Melissa Gumbs and Raeyhon Peterson have renewed their call for Government to establish an official poverty line, as well as the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA).

This weekends industrial action is symptomatic of what the entire country is currently going through Read more


Candidates in this article:
PFP
Source: SXMIslandTime
07 Jan 2022 12:27 AM

Pfp Poses Questions About Vromi Tender Policy

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – Although on the surface the recently published Tender Procurement Policy for the Ministry of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment and Infrastructure (VROMI), published on 23 December 2021 in theLandscourantNational Gazette, could be seen as a step in the right direction, the measure actually contravenes the countrys National Accountability Ordinance, thus making it illegal.

This grave concern motivated Party for Progress (PFP) Members of Parliament (MPs) Melissa Gumbs and Raeyhon Peterson to submit official questions to VROMI Minister Egbert J Read more


Candidates in this article:
PFP
Source: 721 News
06 Jan 2022 07:35 AM

Pfp Poses Questions About Vromi Tender Policy

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten Although on the surface the recently published Tender Procurement Policy for the Ministry of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment and Infrastructure (VROMI), published on 23 December 2021 in the Landscourant National Gazette, could be seen as a step in the right direction, the measure actually contravenes the countrys National Accountability Ordinance, thus making it illegal.

This grave concern motivated Party for Progress (PFP) Members of Parliament (MPs) Melissa Gumbs and Raeyhon Peterson to submit official questions to VROMI Minister Egbert J Read more


Candidates in this article:
HOPE
PFP
Source: SXMIslandTime
05 Jan 2022 01:53 PM

Pfp Questions Government About Ongoing Gebe Leadership Saga

PHILIPSBURG, Simt Maarten – Party for Progress (PFP) Members of Parliament (MPs) Melissa Gumbs and Raeyhon Peterson have sent questions to Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs and Minister of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment and Infrastructure (VROMI) Egbert J Read more


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