The building permit for the Phoenician condo building, signed by former VROMI Minister Egbert Doran on January 10, 2024 - a day before the parliamentary elections - has been annulled by the Court.
PHILIPSBURG--The Court of First Instance of St. Maarten has annulled a controversial building permit issued in early 2024, by former Minister of Public Housing, Spatial Planning and Environment VROMI Egbert Doran (National Alliance), ruling that the decision was procedurally flawed and inadequately substantiated. The judgment on Monday follows serious concerns raised by a resident group, including the allegation that the permit was granted as part of a so-called “farewell policy” by the outgoing Minister.