By Norm Duke (BonaireTalker - Post #78) on Tuesday, April 18, 2006 - 10:22 am: |
We just returned from Bonaire and wondered if the community voted to become independent from the Dutch government. Did this happen?
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By Cynde (Moderator) (Moderator - Post #210) on Tuesday, April 18, 2006 - 10:40 am: |
Norm, the vote will be in 2007. If you do a keyword search for "government" under "local items" you will get a plethora of info. It has been discussed in length on BT.
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By michael gaynor (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #2035) on Tuesday, April 18, 2006 - 10:42 am: |
You have it turned around. The vote was to become closer allied with Holland and away from the Curacao Central government...
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By Carole B. (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #5530) on Tuesday, April 18, 2006 - 10:48 am: |
Michael, I like your way much better! Carole
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By Norm Duke (BonaireTalker - Post #79) on Tuesday, April 18, 2006 - 12:07 pm: |
Cynde, Our trip was outstanding. Dove Buddy's Reef (OW Certification) Rappel, North Bay (on Kleine), Karpata, Andrea I and II, 1000 steps. Of all the Caribbean Islands, this was by far the best. We will be back next year (8 days was simply not enough time).
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By Cynde (Moderator) (Moderator - Post #211) on Tuesday, April 18, 2006 - 12:41 pm: |
Michael, thanks to you (and a little birdy) for setting me straight. I thought the vote in 2007 was about LEAVING Holland or not, and the euro nalf vote. Norm, here are 2 good links discussing the topic...it's complicated!
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By michael gaynor (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #2039) on Wednesday, April 19, 2006 - 11:56 am: |
Carole, you too have it turned around. Aruba took status aparte in 1986 to have CLOSER ties with Holland to to break away from Curacao. The have toyed with the idea of complete independance but too date, it has not enough support.
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By Michael (BonaireTalker - Post #54) on Wednesday, April 19, 2006 - 3:25 pm: |
For Aruba, have a look at: http://fotw.vexillum.com/flags/aw.html
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