Why did the islands of the Netherlands Antilles not choose full independence in 2010?

When the Netherlands Antilles were dissolved on October 10, 2010, none of the islands chose full independence. By the mid-1970s, it had become clear that most of the islands feared the potential economic consequences of becoming fully independent nations.1

While there were earlier periods of political desire for independence—such as in 1989, when the leadership of Sint Maarten announced a goal to achieve full independence—the islands ultimately opted for different forms of integration within the Kingdom of the Netherlands.12

Following the 2006 agreement to dismantle the federation:
* Curaçao and Sint Maarten became autonomous countries within the kingdom, maintaining a status similar to that of Aruba.31
* Bonaire, Saba, and Sint Eustatius became special municipalities with closer ties to the Dutch central government.31