Bonaire Island Council lost its Majority --- PHU Member withdrew support.

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Bonaire:--- The island council of Bonaire lost its majority on Monday. The lone council member from the Pro Hustistia Union (PHU) Raphael Santana withdrew his support from the party's commissioner Michel Bijkerk.
It is understood that Bijkerk was paying Santana an out of pocket sum of $1,500 per month so that he could work full time. A letter was sent by Santana to the Governor informing him that he has withdrawn his support from the current government.
According to information reaching SMN News, there has been financial fallout between Santana and Bijkerk, thus leading to the breakup. Santana it is understood has been talking to UPB to form the next coalition.