ODB DIES IN STUDIO P. 32 Iran Agrees To Freeze Nuclear Enrichment Page 21 VOL 14 NO. 153 Monday November 15, 2004 U.S. 50 CENTS / NAf. 1.-- / EC$ 1.- SIMPSON BAY--Justice Minis- come with a national norm.” ter Norberto Ribeiro in principle However, he is willing to work does not agree with the proposal with the Lt. Governors on this of Curaçao’s Lt. Governor not matter and this position was also to allow immigrants earning less stated to them at the gathering in than NAf. 3,000 to have their Saba, which the Minister had spouses join them in the country. Continued on page 1 Speaking at a press conference in St. Maarten after attending the Lt. Governors’ meeting in Saba on Friday, the Minister said, “I don’t think it is a good thing in itself. I don’t think it completely correct for a lot of cases to hold that measure at NAf. 3,000.” Asked if this move would not be a violation of international trea- ties signed by the Netherlands WILLEMSTAD--For Dutch Antilles, Ribeiro said, “This is Minister of Integration Rita Ver- one interpretation. As a matter donk (VVD) the road is clear for of fact, the court just recently strong measures against Antil- The Coast Guard and the Aruban rescue organisation SARFA held an exercise in rescuing people from the decided in one case that the NAf. leans who end up on the wrong sea. This was done, among other things, by hoisting them up to the helicopter or on to another boat. 3,000 was a little too much for a path in Holland. certain individual case, but the The minister, who cancelled same court, in another case, in- her visit to the Antilles after a dicated that NAf. 3,000 was okay, joint committee failed to reach based on the circumstances of the agreement on measures to deal case.” with the problem, says there is no He continued, “So even the problem with sending convicted court is looking at the individual Antillean criminals back to Cura- aspects of the matter, but the çao. “Legally that has been taken PHILIPSBURG--The Island Rommel Charles, an expatriate. scheduled to continue in court court also stated that to come to care of. We can introduce it,” she Council is scheduled to meet at However, in a bid to mend today. a definitive solution in this mat- said during a gathering of the An- 3:00pm today to debate “Recent fences, the Island Council in its In a statement issued last Mon- ter, the authorities have to come tillean Network in Amsterdam. developments at St. Maarten October 4 meeting unanimously day, Arrindell advocated that the to a common ground. You have to If it’s up to Verdonk, the Dutch Ports Authority (SMPA) involv- passed a resolution recommend- Island Council should “instruct Government will also establish an ing the Counterpart to the Man- ing that SMPA and Labega work the Lt. Governor to sack both IN BRIEF admittance regulation for Antil- aging Director.” together for six months, during the Supervisory Board and the lean youngsters. There will The meeting is being convened which time Labega would be pro- Managing Director” of SMPA for Philipsburg Continued on page 1 at the request of Councilmen vided with training opportunities their actions that she contended CARNIVAL William Marlin and Frans Rich- preparatory to her eventually tak- were “detrimental to the interests 2005 IS ON! ardson of National Alliance ing over the Managing Director’s of the shareholder, the Island St. Maarten Carnival Development (NA) and Councilwoman Gracita job. Council of St. Maarten.” Foundation (SCDF) has finalised its Arrindell of People’s Progressive Both opposition parties in the “The actions of the Supervisory schedule and slogan for Carnival Alliance (PPA). Island Council are miffed that Board and Managing Director of 2005 and has already started gear- SMPA has moved to terminate the SMPA Supervisory Board has the SMPA are not only disre ing up for mas in St. Maarten next the services of St. Maartener seemingly ignored the council’s Continued on page 1 year. Page 3. Christina Labega, the counter- October 4 Resolution and is mov- Philipsburg part to SMPA Managing Director ing ahead with court proceedings to have Labega’s contract ter- A CHIPPIE minated. Those proceedings are BIRTHDAY “On Monday, November 22, Chippie is celebrating its first anniversary in St. Maarten and in celebration of this anniversary and market adaptations, UTS has decided to drop our rates ef- fective today, Monday.” Page 4. Marigot ADICASM PLEASED “We welcome Mayor Albert Fleming’s statement about foreigners control- ling our Chamber of Commerce and wanting to control the future New Collectivité,” ADICASM President Paul Whit Jr. said. Page 3. 2 Editorial THE DAILY HERALD, Monday November 15, 2004 THE DAILY HERALD, Monday November 15, 2004 3 Credible The recent survey of Radio Netherlands in which 55 per cent of peo- Member of the ple in Holland said the Netherlands Antilles and Aruba should be- Inter American Press Association Published by come independent was the topic of much debate over the weekend. The Caribbean Herald NV Saba’s Leader of Government warned that the islands should hurry Bush Road 22 St. Maarten N.A. up and come up with proposals for a new relationship within the P.O.Box 828 Dutch Kingdom, not just because of the poll’s result, but also in light Bankers: of the current problems with certain immigrant groups in Holland. RBTT Bank St. Maarten acc. 212938 WEATHER Add to that the Dutch Integration Minister’s angry reaction to a President joint committee’s failure to come up with a common policy to tackle R.F.Snow Managing Director Today: Generally partly cloudy and breezy. problems experienced with Antillean youngsters in Holland and it Mary Jane Hellmund Winds: North, 10 to 16 miles per hour, with occasional gusts to 20 miles becomes clear that relations between Willemstad and The Hague Publisher are again under pressure. This after a notable improvement follow- Paul De Windt per hour. Editorial Sea conditions: Choppy, occasionally rough, mainly over the offshore ing the replacement of the FOL-led Antillean Cabinet by one led by Courtney Gibson waters. PAR. (Editor in Chief) Gordon H. Snow Wind force: 3 to 5, occasionally 6. That does not mean the Antilles should accept an admittance regula- (Deputy Editor in Chief) Waves: 4 to 5 feet. tion for Antilleans moving to Holland, or sending back those con- Rajesh Chintaman Swells: Southern coastal waters and open waters, Southeast, 6 to 8 feet victed of crime. What it means is that the islands have to take into (Night Editor) Wim Hart over the open waters. Elsewhere, Northerly to Northwesterly, 6 to 8 account the current climate where it pertains to “non-natives” in Suzanne Koelega feet, mainly over the open waters. Holland and take positions that are credible. Judy Fitzpatrick A small craft advisory remains in effect. A heavy surf advisory remains Alita Singh To claim, for example, that an admittance regulation for Antilleans in Alfred Harley in effect for the Northern coastal areas. Holland is against the Kingdom Charter, when the islands for years Thomas A. Burnett Jr. (Sports) Barometric pressure: Below normal. have had such restrictions in place for Dutch citizens from Holland, John Halley (photos) Barometric tendency: Rising slightly. is doubtful at best. What is true is that there have been several court Editorial Assistant Forecast high: 29°C 84°F Marie Rodney rulings that at least place question marks on such restrictions. Correction Forecast low: 24°C 75°F Another example is the proposal of Curaçao’s Lt. Governor not to al- Saresa Gray SYNOPSIS: Between a surface trough East of the Northeastern Ca- Marga Hart low immigrant workers earning less than NAf. 3,000 a month to have ribbean and a high pressure system over the West Central Atlantic, a Corinne van Putten their spouses join them. Antillean Justice Minister Norberto Ribeiro Correspondents strong pressure gradient continues to generate a moderate to strong Brenda Carty & Josephine wind flow across the local area. The hazardous marine conditions will rightly questions that plan, not just because of a possible violation of Gumbs (Anguilla) international treaties and varying court rulings on the issue, but also Peggy v.d. Horde & Lynn continue through most of the week. However, the surface trough is Kennedy (Statia) expected to move slowly East through the first part of next week to because of the impression it creates. Suzanne Nielsen(Saba) produce a mild decrease of wind and seas. Otherwise, available mois- If the Antilles calls a possible admittance regulation for its citizens in Bob Morgan(Saba-photo) Holland discrimination, based on where persons who are all Dutch Jason Inanga (St.Kitts / Nevis) ture at lower levels will continue to induce cloudiness and occasional Alistair Edwards (St.Kitts sports) passing showers. passport holders live, putting a price tag on the right to family re-uni- Robert Luckock (St. Martin) SPECIAL FEATURES: The remaining names of possible tropical fication for foreign workers could easily be called the same thing. Arny Belfor (Suriname) storms and/or hurricanes during this Atlantic Hurricane Season (now Lay-Out Richard James through November 30): Otto, Paula, Richard, Shary, Tomás, Virginie and Rodolphe O. Boirard Walter. Kyle Brown Tropical storm formation is not expected through the forecast period. Operations Manager Steven De Windt HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK: Above normal seas will con- Trevor Williams tinue to affect the local waters throughout the first part of the week. Office Manager Outlook until Tuesday midday: Generally partly cloudy skies and Mijke Stenz Chadia Hammoud (assis.) breezy, with decreasing possibility of showers.