Saba’s intended secession from the Netherlands Antilles
Mr. Henk Kamp receiving letter from Commissioners Chris Johnson and Bruce Zagers
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Excerpt from the Letter:
To His Excellency
Prime Minister Jan-Peter Balkenende
Binnenhof19
2500 EA The Hague
Nederland
Fax:0031-70-365-4174
Your number (letter): Your letter of: Our number: 1145/09
Subject : Intention of Secession from the Netherlands Antilles for the Island Territory
of Saba.
Total pages : 3
Your Excellency;
Saba, September 1,2009
It is with a sense of great concern that the government of Saba wishes to approach
your government on the following.
On the island territory of Saba on November 5lh 2004, a referendum was held so that
the people of Saba, using their right of self determination, could express their wishes for a
new relationship within the Kingdom of the Netherlands. This referendum was supervised by
the United Nations. On U.N. instructions the government of Saba revised the options put
forth to the people in order to fall within compliance of international regulations.
An amount of 78% of the eligible voting public of Saba took part in the referendum
wherein a majority of 86% voted in favor of establishing direct ties with The Netherlands. ‘
Following the referendum Saba made compromises with St. Eustatius, Bonaire and The
Netherlands in order to make it easier for the government of The Netherlands to effectuate
the transition from the so-called country the Netherlands Antilles, to a direct relationship with
the Netherlands. This was done in accordance with article 1541 of the Fourth Committee of
the United Nations.
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SOURCE: Saba Government Information Services
