Strengthening democracy on Bonaire, Saba and Sint Eustatius: Dutch Parliament approves more representatives and officials on Dutch Caribbean islands

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Strengthening democracy on Bonaire, Saba and Sint Eustatius: Dutch Parliament approves more representatives and officials on Dutch Caribbean islands
Mount Scenery, Saba / photo by Julian Berengar Sölter / Unsplash

The Dutch House of Representatives has approved a bill to expand the number of elected representatives and executive board members on the Dutch Caribbean islands of Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba. The proposal, introduced by Minister for Kingdom Relations and Effective Government Eric van der Burg, aims to strengthen democratic representation and improve governing capacity on the islands.

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