Dutch municipalities seek lenience for BES islands

LEEUWARDEN--The Association of Dutch Municipalities VNG last week adopted a motion that called on the Dutch government to assume a reserved position when it comes to enforcing new legislation and demands on the BES islands Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba.

Curacao must adopt the constitution

Prime Minister Emily de Jongh-Elhage says the Antilles may certainly count its blessings with the political reformation.

Discussion of movement of persons with new government

One will mainly have to await what kind of government the Netherlands will have, prior to discussing important matters such as the Kingdom Law on Movement of Persons, according to Antillean Parliament Chairman Pedro Atacho (PAR) and Minister of Interior and Constitutional Affairs Roland Duncan (NA). Duncan said it was about time the Statute of the Kingdom was revised.

Playboy International puts an end to illegal sale of its trademark in Curacao

Playboy International has put an end to the illegal sale of its trademark in Curaçao, after having instituted interlocutory proceedings against a company in the Free Zone.

No compensation for non-recoverable costs by hospital

The hospital has lost lengthy legal proceedings about the uninsured patients from the governments of the Netherlands Antilles and Curaçao.

Bonaire Executive Council has to allow construction condominium complex

The Executive Council (EC) has to allow that saliña (wetland) Vlijt opposite luxury hotel Harbour Village, which wants to build a condominium complex there, is made ready for construction.