Bartlett defends role in post-hurricane reconstruction: No bribery, lawyer says

The flag pole – currently without the national flag – on the Bell family property on Cole Bay hill. PHILIPSBURG--Contractor Jean Bartlett, owner of the now-defunct company Earth Movers, has strongly defended himself against accusations of bribery and corruption in the Jasmine case. Addressing the Court on Thursday, Bartlett rejected the prosecutor’s claims, insisting that his role in post-Hurricane Irma reconstruction projects was entirely legitimate and aimed at aiding St. Maarten’s recovery.