No one in the world supports taxation without proper representation. We should not either. It is a time to reflect on past actions or no actions taken by government.
Dear Editor,
Last month, bestselling author James Patterson received a National Humanities Medal for being “one of the most successful American authors of our time.” His bestselling “true crime thriller” Filthy Rich was published in 2016. It came to my attention recently, after its main character, Jeffrey Epstein, was found dead in a jail cell in New York City while awaiting trial on federal sex-trafficking charges.
Living on the island for 20 years, I’ve seen the drastic change from the rich getting richer and the poor getting poorer. This happens when there is no cooperation and no understanding. I’m not a politician to understand reasons as to why, when, and how, but a common man who can see this happening.
My dear friends in French St. Martin, we on the Dutch side are giving you all full support of the demonstration and protest.
But you all citizen on the French side should take into consideration we are getting into the high season; blocking the whole road not necessary in the month of December.
Cuthbert Bannis
By Alex Rosaria
In 2002, the Central Bank had the Court of First Instance on Curaçao institute an emergency measure with respect to Girobank due to solvency issues and protection of its depositors. (BNA persbericht 02/024). This emergency measure lasted until 2004.
