This in the Dutch news today. A rough translation:
"Small Antilles become 'townships'
It appears that Bonaire, Saba, and St-Eustatius will become a kind of townships. Minister Nicolai has agreed with the islands about the new structure. The intent is that they will get their own mayors and that Dutch law will be implemented. (!)
Whether or not the plans will become reality depends on negotiations with Curacao and St-Marten. Those islands instead prefer a weaker bond with the Netherlands, such as Aruba already has.
The Netherlands want to take over the debt owned by the Antilles. Curacao and St-Marten don't look favorably upon the financial demands that accompany this offer."
I don't know where all the gambling operations are located, but I do know we do not want Dutch law...
"Small Antilles become 'townships'
It appears that Bonaire, Saba, and St-Eustatius will become a kind of townships. Minister Nicolai has agreed with the islands about the new structure. The intent is that they will get their own mayors and that Dutch law will be implemented. (!)
Whether or not the plans will become reality depends on negotiations with Curacao and St-Marten. Those islands instead prefer a weaker bond with the Netherlands, such as Aruba already has.
The Netherlands want to take over the debt owned by the Antilles. Curacao and St-Marten don't look favorably upon the financial demands that accompany this offer."
I don't know where all the gambling operations are located, but I do know we do not want Dutch law...