Letters to the editor
Dear Editor,
On Friday, July 3, 2015, the headlines of this well-read newspaper stated: "Koos Sneek Files Charges Against Clyde van Putten."
Mr. Sneek plays the victim here. The victim of slander, of unsubstantiated accusations. Now playing the role of a victim is a rescue mechanism to protect the person's ego when he fails to reach his important goals. Instead of admitting that he failed in...
Lopsided flight
Dear Editor,
I have taken note on the press release by the Board of the UPP, pertaining to the indecisiveness of MP...
I have taken note on the press release by the Board of the UPP, pertaining to the indecisiveness of MP...
Request to Prosecutor Kamps: ‘Do not hold Judith on trumped up charges’
Dear Editor,
Please allow me some space in your newspaper to address Prosecutor Tineke Kamps.
Prosecutor Kamps: via...
Please allow me some space in your newspaper to address Prosecutor Tineke Kamps.
Prosecutor Kamps: via...
The effect of Racism, Slavery and the Civil War in a Civilized Society
Dear Editor,
The title above has led to the introduction of this piece of writing. Twenty-one-year-old Dylan Roof...
The title above has led to the introduction of this piece of writing. Twenty-one-year-old Dylan Roof...
The hypocrisy of a Caribbean Marxist
Dear Editor,
On Saturday night at University of St. Martin, Comrade Dr. Ralph Gonsalves, Prime Minister of St...
On Saturday night at University of St. Martin, Comrade Dr. Ralph Gonsalves, Prime Minister of St...
‘Truly worrisome’
Dear Editor,
I would like to congratulate the graduates of both the Prins Willem-Alexander School and the St...
I would like to congratulate the graduates of both the Prins Willem-Alexander School and the St...
Sahara dust
Dear Editor,
Sahara dust, and in general the small particle air pollution known as PM2.5 that includes Sahara dust...
Sahara dust, and in general the small particle air pollution known as PM2.5 that includes Sahara dust...
An Integrity Committee is most definitely needed
Dear Editor,
Okay, I have read the document on the establishing of the Integrity Committee (IC) and I must say that...
Okay, I have read the document on the establishing of the Integrity Committee (IC) and I must say that...
Rolling back the ‘Arm’s-length’ Policy: Govt & its companies in the power play
Dear Editor,
Once upon a time, in the last century, what we know today as "government-owned companies" were...
Once upon a time, in the last century, what we know today as "government-owned companies" were...
Always be prepared
Dear Editor,
The saying is well prepared and well documented. I do not know that if it was grandstanding or trying...
The saying is well prepared and well documented. I do not know that if it was grandstanding or trying...
Time to make use of all the tools at our disposal
Dear Editor,
With much interest I read the letter by some of the leaders and lecturers of the University of St...
With much interest I read the letter by some of the leaders and lecturers of the University of St...
Gearing up to a new era of colonialism and nepotism
Dear Editor,
Lately, our representatives seem to worry a lot -and sometimes rightly so- about the Dutch (post)...
Lately, our representatives seem to worry a lot -and sometimes rightly so- about the Dutch (post)...
Ease the tension
Dear Editor,
The tensions between the administrators on Statia and those in The Hague are flaring up again, and we...
The tensions between the administrators on Statia and those in The Hague are flaring up again, and we...
Rain Forest Adventures replies to Barbara Cannegieter’s letter
Dear Editor,
This is written in response to your letter to the editor on June 16, titled "Rain Forest Adventures did...
This is written in response to your letter to the editor on June 16, titled "Rain Forest Adventures did...
Is ‘claire voyance’ an exact science?
Dear Editor,
For years now on a constant basis, names like Kaba, Francoise, Toulle and several others, have...
For years now on a constant basis, names like Kaba, Francoise, Toulle and several others, have...
Only the People can save the people!
Dear Editor,Region's Corruption - the idea for this paper was born in my heart, when I read an article by Prof...
Rain Forest Adventures did not invite SXM Pride
Dear Editor,
I read with interest the article in Monday's paper stating that Rain Forest Adventures met with members...
I read with interest the article in Monday's paper stating that Rain Forest Adventures met with members...
Look at it from a broader perspective
Dear Editor,
Is it really discriminatory for Holland to stipulate that Dutch be a part of the requirement to obtain...
Is it really discriminatory for Holland to stipulate that Dutch be a part of the requirement to obtain...
‘Excusez-moi?’ – Muppet time for Astrid on Statia
Dear Editor,
"Statia needs me and I am now heading home!" With these words, Statia Commissioner of Finance Astrid...
"Statia needs me and I am now heading home!" With these words, Statia Commissioner of Finance Astrid...
Is Alegria’s concept possible?
Dear Editor:
After reviewing the plans released for the former Caravanserai and surrounding properties, I cannot...
After reviewing the plans released for the former Caravanserai and surrounding properties, I cannot...
Is this the only discriminatory decision?
Dear Editor,
Permit me to remind myself that I believe in being fair to all, to avoid being accused of doing the...
Permit me to remind myself that I believe in being fair to all, to avoid being accused of doing the...
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