Dear Editor,
I read with much interest, a letter written by James Finies, the President of the “We Want Bonaire Back Foundation,” which appeared in the online news magazine “Caribbean News Now.” This letter highlighted a growing trend that’s been happening in the Dutch Caribbean islands of Statia and Bonaire.
Dear Editor,
Allow me to communicate my views to the Minister of ECYS [Education, Culture, Youth and Sports – Ed.] Wycliffe Smith, with the optimism that he will redeploy his strategies towards the running of this very important ministry.
Dear Editor,
The exchange rate between the US Dollar and our Guilder is fixed for years. For every US Dollar you can get approximately 1.80 Guilders in exchange (or a little less). This exchange rate between both currencies can only continue when the economy and the thereto related money flow is in a balanced pattern, meaning a certain balance between money coming into the Country, money going out of the Country, and the financial reserves of the Country (and the Central Bank of Curaçao and Sint Maarten). Or better in this case, two countries, Sint Maarten and Curaçao, because Sint Maarten and Curaçao have a monetary union.
Dear Editor,
It was amazing to hear the opposition members in Parliament on April 1, trying their best to make us believe their stalling tactics had nothing to do with Jules James’ credentials. Their common chorus was: “We have absolutely no problem whatsoever with Mr. Jules James’ appointment as substitute Member of Parliament.”
Hi the Hague
This is Mike Ferrier. I say loud and clear: If Theo did the crime, he should do the time... But we are all presumed innocent until proven guilty, right? So then…. why keep him detained for so long? Is he considered a danger to others? Do those in the justice system think he might be a flight risk?
After hearing claims of corruption against him for years coming from the other side of the Atlantic, why does it take so long to put together a case against him? One would think this would be a “slam-dunk”! What does this say about the system?
I am not suggesting special treatment for Theo….no, no special favours, but at the same time, ensure that he is not treated any differently than other alleged suspects of white-collar crime. His treatment could be better, but it should not be worse. All the time needed to gather facts, should be taken by the Prosecutor as expeditiously as possible and then, see him in court!
In the meantime: enough bullying already……. You have made your point!
Michael J. Ferrier
