SMN News has learnt that many persons whose permits were rejected had up to seven work permits but this year the department has decided to reject the work permits even though the Ministry of Justice is granting three year residency permits to workers who had more than five permits. Attending the meeting on Monday were representatives of Checkmate Security, Windward Roads, Avalon Construction, Total Protection, Capital Security and Clean St. Maarten. The source said that the Department turned down as much as 16 requests for Checkmate Security. The source further stated that while the companies met with the legal advisor to the Minister of Labour Cornelius de Weever, they already filed appeals against government's decisons. The source said that the Minister is seeking a follow up meeting with the Security Companies on the island because they believe that St. Maarten has enough local youths that can fill their positions.
Several Companies Met with Labour Ministry to Discuss the Denial of Work Permits.
SMN News has learnt that many persons whose permits were rejected had up to seven work permits but this year the department has decided to reject the work permits even though the Ministry of Justice is granting three year residency permits to workers who had more than five permits. Attending the meeting on Monday were representatives of Checkmate Security, Windward Roads, Avalon Construction, Total Protection, Capital Security and Clean St. Maarten. The source said that the Department turned down as much as 16 requests for Checkmate Security. The source further stated that while the companies met with the legal advisor to the Minister of Labour Cornelius de Weever, they already filed appeals against government's decisons. The source said that the Minister is seeking a follow up meeting with the Security Companies on the island because they believe that St. Maarten has enough local youths that can fill their positions.
