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SAM’S SOLUTIONS THE WAY FORWARD
NTS DEPARTURE) CHALLENGES VELOPMENT
ABOUT SAM...
SERIOUS PEOPLE FOR SERIOUS TIMES.
OINTS OF DEPARTURE)
CHALLENGES NSTABILITY
ALLENGES
ENTAL DILEMMA’S
THE LACK OF FOCUS
THE LACK OF DECISION-MAKING
THE LACK OF ACTION
ALL RESULTED IN OUR CURRENT CROSS-ROADS
CROSS ROADS & DEVELOPMENT CHALLENGES
T MATURE STAGE, LOSING OUR COMPETITIVE EDGE
F THE DESTINATION NEEDS MAJOR IMPROVEMENTS NGES & LIMITATIONS COMPOUNDS THE PROBLEM OF COMMERCIAL BUSINESSES IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS, CREATING NOISE POLLUTION
CONTINUED CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING DEVELOPMENT, LEADING TO STRAIN ON ENERGY
GRID (PROBLEMS FOR GEBE),
PAVING OF ROADS IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS, FLOODING IN MANY AREAS (DUE TO THE WATER NOT BEING ABLE TO ABSORB IN THE GROUND)
SEWAGE & GARBAGE A MAJOR ISSUE & LIMITED OR RUNNING OUT OF SPACE
SAM’S SOLUTION
GET THE TOURISM BACK ON TRACK
IMPROVE THE ECONOMY & CREATE JOBS
IMPROVE THE FINANCES OF GOVERNMENT
THE HEALTH CARE
THE EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM
GET TOURISM BACK ON TRACK
ATE SEASONALITY, “SXM AS A REGIONAL HUB”
CONF. TOURISM, ETC.)
RKETING THE ISLAND
TEGIES ARE EFFECTIVE
NVESTMENTS
ATTRACT ADDITIONAL AIRLIFT, COMPETITIVE FLIGHT RATES
PROMOTE A “KEEP THE ISLAND CLEAN” CAMPAIGN (PRODUCT)
PROMOTE TRAINING FOR “SECOND TO NONE” SERVICE IMPROVEMENT
ESTABLISH TOURISM AUTHORITY
PREPARE & PURSUE U.S. PRE-CLEARANCE (TO INCREASE THE VISITORS TO SXM)
IMPROVE THE ECONOMY & CREATE JOBS
Y (EVENTS, SHOWS, FESTIVALS, ETC. CALENDAR OF EVENTS)
EW ECONOMIC INDUSTRIES
OGY, INNOVATION, LANGUAGES, ETC.)
DEVELOPMENT HUB
(ESP. REDUCE TAXES)
REDUCE THE COST OF LIVING (PRICING POLICY)
TRAIN, PROMOTE & PAY DECENT WAGES TO ATTRACT & STIMULATE JOBS
INCREASE & INTRODUCE THE “LIVING WAGE” PRINCIPLE CONCEPT
INTRODUCE & STANDARDIZE THE “CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR) CONCEPT (WIN-WIN CONCEPT)
IMPROVE THE FINANCES OF GOVERNMENT
UST; NO MORE DELAYS FROM DIRECT TOWARDS INDIRECT TAXES
TY OF TRANSACTION TAX TO REPLACE OTHER TAXES
OME, WAGE, & PROFIT TAX (IF POSSIBLE ELIMINATE)
REPLACE TURN OVER TAX WITH A TRANSACTION TAX (SIMILAR BUT APPLIES TO ALL TRANSACTIONS)
PROVIDE INCENTIVES FOR TAX COMPLIANCE
MAKE BANKING MORE EASIER
IMPROVE HEALTH CARE
MUST HAVE A GENERAL HEALTH INSURANCE SYSTEM
1. MUST COMPLETE THE SXM GENERAL HOSPITAL 2. MUST ENSURE WE HAVE A SOLVENT NATIONAL SECURITY SYSTEM
3. MUST HAVE A GENERAL PENSION SYSTEM
4. MUST ENSURE ALL WORKERS ON THE ISLAND ARE INSURED 5. SEEK, DEVELOP, INCENTIVIZE & ATTRACT MEDICAL TOURISM
6. MUST INTRODUCE CERTIFICATION & REMAINING COMPLIANT OF MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS 7.
(I.E. MED. PROF. MUST KEEP UP WITH TECH. ADVANCEMENT)
IMPROVE THE EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM
CHING METHODS (3 R’S) & STANDARDS” VS BALANCED
N. & SPEC. KNOWLEDGE, DEV’T OF PERSON, CHARACTER, ETC.)
C APPROACH (I.E. HIST., CULT., CREATIVE., COM., ETC. PERSP.)
MODERN & INNOVATIVE BY USING/INCLUDING TECHNOLOGY
ROOMS W/ TECH., & STUDENTS WORKING ON & WITH LAPTOPS)
BE PAID FOR SUCH
OUR LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION MUST BE ENGLISH & MULTILINGUAL PROGRAM
PASSING RATE MUST BE IMPROVED; STUDENT-TEACHER (RATIO MAX 1-20)
CRACK DOWN ON CRIME
BY INCREASING SOLVING RATE
NCE W TO DISINCENTIVIZE CRIME
TS NINGS TO EXECUTE THE JOB
(ESP. TECH., DNA, LABS, ETC.)
PRISON EXPANSION
REDUCE THE REVOLVING DOOR; CREATE 2ND CHANCE OPPORTUNITIES
MANDATORY WORK PROGRAMS
EXPANSION OF ANKLE BRACELETS
ADDRESS THE SOCIAL ISSUES
ENSURE TO TAKE CARE OF THE ELDERLY; RELIEF OF GEBE, BASIC LIVING
RAISE THE SOCIAL PREMIUMS FOR ELDERLY & VULNERABLE GROUPS
BASIC LIVING
YOUTH CRIME NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED
BETTER & MORE YOUTH ACTIVITIES IN THE YOUTH DETENTION CENTER
MRS. LALIE CORRECTIONAL CENTER
ACTIVELY REDUCE POVERTY LEVEL & ENSURE NO ONE GOES HUNGRY
ADDRESS THE HOMELESSNESS (POSS. HOMELESS SHELTER, INCL. MEALS)
ADDRESS & REDUCE ADDICTION PROBLEMS (I.E. DRUGS, GAMBLING, ETC.)
REDUCE THE LEVEL OF ABUSE
(I.E PHYSICAL, MENTAL, CYBER, ETC.) & BULLYING
WORK ON MINIMIZING THE GROWING MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES
INCENTIVIZE AFFORDABLE HOUSING
OFFER INCENTIVIZE TO LANDOWNERS & HEIRS OF SUCCESSION PROPERTIES TO DEVELOP AFFORDABLE HOUSING & APARTMENTS (TAX INCENTIVES)
GEBE TO OFFER ELDERLY & VULNERABLE GROUPS AFFORDABLE RATES (W/ CONDITIONS)
EXPAND SMHDF TO EMPLOY CONSTRUCTION & MAINTENANCE
WORKERS TO WORK FOR ELDERLY & VULNERABLE GROUPS
SMHDF TO BUILD HOMES FOR PRIVATE FIRST TIME HOMEOWNERS
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS
THE FUNCTIONING OF GOVERNMENT
HERE IS PROPER FUNCTIONING OF GOVERNMENT
NCL. PREPAREDNESS FOR ANY DISASTER)
ES & PROCEDURES (P&P) MUST BE IMPLEMENTED AND NO
LONGER CAN DECISION-MAKERS VIOLATE THE P&P’S
MUST TAKE CARE OF THE CIVIL SERVANTS; ALLOW PERSONS TO DO THEIR JOB
MUST ENSURE THAT GOV’T ALSO OFFERS SERVICE THAT IS “2ND TO NONE!”
MUST ENSURE THAT GOV’T SERVICES ARE ALSO ONLINE
GOVERNMENT MUST PAY HER BILLS, IN ORDER TO OBTAIN SERVICE
GOVERNMENT MUST BE TRANSPARENT
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THE WAY FORWARD...
SAM NEEDS THE MANDATE TO GOVERN OUTRIGHT FOR 4 YEARS SAM WILL WORK WITH THOSE THAT ARE OF ‘LIKE-MINDS & OBJECTIVES”
SAM UNDERSTANDS, WE NEED BOTH BUSINESSES & EMPLOYEES TO WORK TOGETHER IN PARTNERSHIP
SAM UNDERSTANDS THE NEED & IMPORTANCE OF STAKEHOLDER CONSULTATION (ESP. TRI-PARTITE CONSULTATION)
SERIOUS PEOPLE FOR SERIOUS TIMES!
THANK YOU!
