Dear Editor:
I understand it’s in the heart of an election and some political parties would try to put others into a bad light for their own political gain. When I saw a letter from Fe Hernandez-Liburd of trying to destroy our local companies I wasn't surprised by the content of the letter trying to discredit two former Ministers.
The matter was discussed with Hernandez on several occasions that Air Lekkerbek is located in the area needed for a future round-about (information from the Department of New Works). At first a parcel of government land was offered to her a little bit further from the location of Air Lekkerbek according to her request.
I wanted to establish a commercial center (Economic Service Center) close to the location of Air Lekkerbek, with one entity to manage it. It was proposed to Hernandez that Air Lekkerbek would have a space within this building instead of a separate location.
Hernandez agreed to that and her company, Presella Enterprises N.V., was included in the advice for the commercial center which was to be managed by the Chamber.
If it is one Minister for promoting local entrepreneurship, it is Maurice Lake. Tell me of one other Minister who has created and helped other local businesses than myself during my tenure?
I don't want to get into political games. I just want to focus on my main objective for this election which is building back St. Maarten and putting our people back on their feet by creating jobs, housing for our people and seniors.
Maurice Lake
