The Dutch Continue to Define Their Role & Influence in the Caribbean Islands
Same Sex Marriages in the Dutch Caribbean Islands
Six islands in the Caribbean: St. Eustatius, Saba, St. Maarten, Aruba, Curaçao and Bonaire, are still part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The Dutch have been in the process of restructuring the borders and autonomy of the various island entities, including the extent to which Dutch Law will apply to local island administration.
A recent article in the St. Maarten Daily Herald revealed that the Dutch want no discrimination in these six islands in regard to same-sex marriages. Once instituted, these islands may see tourism revenues increase from greater numbers of gay & lesbian vacationers.
The Dutch are Plotting World Domination
Crazy Venezuelan strongman Hugo Chavez has accused the Dutch of being behind a sinister plot to help the U.S., Canada and Mexico to combine in a new super country – the North American Union. I can certainly see the Canadians going along for – can’t you?!!?? – that ride and the U.S. might as well absorb Mexico as it would at least make all of their current hassles with Mexico domestic instead of international.
No 14-year Old Dutch Sailors Allowed
Fourteen-year old Laura Dekker, who went to court at age 13 to fight for her right to become the youngest female to circumnavigate the globe has surfaced in St. Maarten. Fleeing The Netherlands and her boat, Guppy, Laura disappeared from Holland. No word yet on how she made it to St. Maarten.
Well as you can see, the Dutch continue to influence news and events in the Caribbean Islands.
