WILLIAM NUNES TOLD SEVERAL PEOPLE HE WOULD KILL HIMSELF

Many people who knew William Nunes on the Boardwalk remain in shock today, but most were not surprised considering that he had been telling several friends in the area that he would commit suicide. Many tales were told on the Boardwalk today, all who knew him, had good things to say about him. And although he had spoken of suicide, people simply felt that he would not do it.

PHOTOS OF THE PRISON AS DENNIS RICHARDSON BEGINS MULTI-MILLION GUILDER RENOVATIONS PROJECT photos judith roumou

Minister of Justice, Dennis Richardson on yesterday, along with other local dignitaries, began a multi-million dollar renovation of the Point Blanche Prison. The funding was made possible through USONA.

Minister Richardson also pointed out that Country Sint Maarten has accomplished a lot since 10-10-10 with the establishment of several bodies which are required under international regulations in order to comply with obligations in the overall fight against crime.

Among the guests was Acting Secretary General (SG) at the Ministry of Justice Richard Panneflek, Prison Director Rohan and his staff, Solicitor General Taco Stein, representative of USONA Angela Dekker, representatives of the contractor Liccom, and the project supervisor Lievense.