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Parliament, Plasterk Emphasise Need For Fair Curaçao Elections

THE HAGUE--The Second Chamber of the Dutch Parliament and Minister of Home Affairs and Kingdom Relations Ronald Plasterk, during a plenary debate on Thursday, reaffirmed the importance of having the elections proceed in Curaçao and that these elections take place in a free, fair manner without interference or pressure.

“In no way can there be interference in the process of free election. Attempts to do so would be a violation of the rule of law,” Plasterk stated. He reiterated his earlier statement that the April 28 elections had been called in a lawful manner.

Plasterk again expressed support for the decision of the Curaçao Governor to ratify the National Decree of the former Curaçao Government to dissolve the Parliament and to call new elections.

“The National Decree was signed by the Governor which has effectuated the process of elections Read more

Sarah Seeks Disclosure Of All Functions Held By Mps

PHILIPSBURG--A proposal will soon be made to omit a word from the Electoral Ordinance, a deletion that will have major implications for Members of Parliament (MPs). The pending proposal from Democratic Party (DP) MP Sarah Wescot-Williams will call for full disclosure of all functions held by MPs Read more

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Commitment To Work On Solid Kingdom Relations

THE HAGUE--Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte of the liberal democratic VVD party, Democratic Party D66 leader Alexander Pechtold and Christian Democratic Party CDA leader Sybrand Buma confirmed their commitment to good relations within the Kingdom in separate meetings with Aruba Prime Read more

Coalition Outlines Plans, Focus On ‘Stability For Prosperity’

PHILIPSBURG--Investment in a “state-of-the-art” tax office, implementation of ordinances to impose stiffer penalties for violent crimes, diversify the economy and stimulate upward mobility in living standards are among the key areas the National Alliance/United St. Maarten Party/Democratic Party coalition plans to tackle in this governing term Read more

Sarah: D66 ‘Will Push For Improved Relations’

PHILIPSBURG--The Democrats 66, led by Alexander Pechtold, “will push for improved and respectful relations in the Dutch Kingdom, that is my fervent hope, in any case,” said Democratic Party (DP) leader Member of Parliament Sarah Wescot-Wil Read more

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Voting Papers Arrive Late Abroad, On Time On Islands

THE HAGUE--The late or non-arrival of voting papers of Dutch voters abroad has raised concerns. Democratic Party D66 candidate Eelco Keij is taking action and D66 Member of the Second Chamber Sjoerd Sjoerdsma is seeking clarity from the Dutch Government. The voting papers arrived timely in the Dutch Caribbean.