July 10, 2026 James Finies, Founder of the Bonaire Human Rights Organization (BHRO), has addressed an open letter to the Prime Minister of the Netherlands, the Minister of Justice and…
Category: LETTERS TO EDITOR
LETTER: The Bonaire Education Crisis – Does the education system reflect the reality of Bonaire?
June 26, 2026 Education should reflect the local reality, culture, language, history, and lived experiences of Bonaire’s children. For decades before 2010, Bonaire’s schools were staffed largely by local, Papiamentu-speaking…
LETTER: Tribute to a Statesman: Bonaire Honors Legacy of Chandrikapersad Santokhi former president of Suriname
April 3, 2026 We are deeply saddened to learn of the unexpected passing of Chandrikapersad Santokhi, former President of Suriname. On behalf of the people of Bonaire and the Bonaire…
LETTER: How many hotels, resorts and cruise ships are owned by Bahamians in the Bahamas?
March 13, 2026 Revenues generated by the above are immediately exported or do not even touch our shores and don’t circulate our economy, not even once! So how do we…
LETTER: How long will Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines string Bahamians along on Paradise “Hog” Island?
While Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines were seeking the purchase of the now, recently, shut down Grand Lucayan Resort in Grand Bahama, not once but twice and failed, they expressed interest…
LETTER: Grenada’s Disgraced Politician Has Launched His Own Party
December 9, 2025 Party switching in Grenada is relatively rare, but a few politicians have crossed party lines over the years. One of the most notable is Peter David, who…
LETTER: Haiti’s World Cup 26 qualification must be praised
November 21, 2025 Today, Haiti has written a remarkable new chapter in its sporting history, particularly in the realm of Soccer. In the face of immense challenges, our collective spirit…
LETTER: Celebrating the International Day of African People and their Descendants
September 2, 2025 Today, 31st of August, we celebrate the International Day of African People and their Descendants— a day that uplifts the spirit, heritage, and enduring strength of Africans…
LETTER: Ex-Governor Nolly Oleana Leading Bonaire Into Another The Hague Trap: Climate Promises, Poverty Forgotten
July 22, 2025 It is deeply troubling to witness yet another political maneuver unfolding in Bonaire under the guise of progress and protection. Mr. Nolly Oleana, former lieutenant governor and…
LETTER: Conditional Freedom: Bonaire’s Unfinished Emancipation
July 4, 2025 This Emancipation Day marks a moment of national awakening: a recognition of our ancestors who left us a legitimate legacy of resistance, dignity, and identity—a legacy that…
LETTER: Honour women in STEM
June 27, 2025 Globally, only 16.5% of engineers are women. Historically, the field of engineering has been a typically male environment. STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) at school…
LETTER:Bonaire Human Rights President Addresses United Nations Women’s Meeting on Behalf of Bonaire’s Marginalized Women
May 16, 2025 The President of the Bonaire Human Rights Organization and member of Muhernan Fuerte Bonaire, Davika Bissessar Shaw, accompanied by the leader of Pueblo Progresivo Uni Mr James…