Concrete lessons to be learned from the Greek situation

Dear Editor,

I read the recent letter submitted by five persons attached, in one way or another, to University of St. Maarten on “Why Greece should matter to St. Maarten”. For some time, I had been mulling penning such a letter, focusing on the lessons that could be learnt using any similarities between the two situations. I want to be clear from the start that I do not wish to create a battle of opinions and this letter is not meant to create one either. I hope to add to what the team led by Dr. Francio Guadeloupe wrote, because I agree with much of what is in that letter.

Languages on our islands

(from Amigoe.com)

I agree with the analysis of Fred de Haas concerning the languages on our islands, although switching to English in Bonaire would probably not be easy.

Americans to be treated same as the Dutch

Dear Editor,

As one of the American individuals who took the government of St. Maarten to court regarding the Friendship Treaty and won, I would like to clarify one of the statements that was mentioned in the article on July 21, 2015.

Languages on our islands

(from Amigoe.com)

I agree with the analysis of Fred de Haas concerning the languages on our islands, although switching to English in Bonaire would probably not be easy.

Americans to be treated same as the Dutch

Dear Editor,

As one of the American individuals who took the government of St. Maarten to court regarding the Friendship Treaty and won, I would like to clarify one of the statements that was mentioned in the article on July 21, 2015.

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