Ordinances & Decrees
Intro
We are still in the process of organising and transferring our ordinances & decrees to make them easier for you to find. Thank you for your patience and understanding. In the meantime, you can access older documents through our online archive: https://minbzk.sitearchief.nl/?subsite=statiagovernment#archive
This is a temporary traffic order issued by the Island Governor for Concordia Road, affecting the period from July 17 to July 28, 2025.
Decision of the Island Council of the Public Entity of St. Eustatius to establish a public legal entity to manage secondary public education on Statia, including the introduction of a supervisory board to strengthen governance and ensure compliance.
Decision of the Island Council of the Public Entity of St. Eustatius to establish the Island Ordinance concerning the granting of authority to the Island Governor of St. Eustatius to decide on the use of camera surveillance (Island Ordinance on Camera Surveillance St. Eustatius)
Amendment to the Island Ordinance for the Audit Office of Sint Eustatius: amends the rules on the remuneration and travel expense reimbursements for members of the Audit Office (Rekenkamer) of Sint Eustatius, ensuring alignment with current legal frameworks and practices.
This document outlines temporary traffic measures in Oranjestad, Statia, for the 2025 Easter celebration. From 18 to 21 April 2025, specific traffic signs (C2, C3, D4) will be placed on Sandy Road at the intersections with Cottage Road and Van Tonningen Road to manage traffic flow and ensure safety. The decision was made by the Island Governor and will take effect the day after publication.
This ordinance outlines the updated spatial development plan for Sint Eustatius, replacing the 2011 version. It includes zoning regulations, development objectives, land use designations, and infrastructure planning based on the revised Strategic Development Plan (SDP). The plan aims to support sustainable growth, improve housing and infrastructure, protect natural and cultural heritage, and enable economic activities such as tourism, agriculture, and logistics while maintaining environmental safeguards.
The Wegenverkeersverordening Sint Eustatius (Road Traffic Ordinance Sint Eustatius) establishes rules for road safety, vehicle operation, and traffic management on the island. Adopted by the Island Council on 27 September 2022, the law sets guidelines for drivers, vehicles, parking, and speed limits to ensure safe and orderly road use.
Sets building rules and safety standards for all construction, use, and demolition of structures on Sint Eustatius.
| Strengthens COVID-19 measures by introducing a curfew from 19:00 to 06:00, banning all gatherings and events (including weddings and government meetings), and requiring face masks and 1.5-metre distancing. Repealed and replaced by AB 2020 no 45. |
| Reintroduces strict COVID-19 restrictions in response to three new infections on the island: two imported and one of unknown origin. It limits gatherings to fewer than 15 people, closes non-essential businesses (including bars and gyms), and requires social distancing and face masks in public. Schools and childcare services are suspended except for children of essential workers. Entry to the island is prohibited for non-residents, and quarantine rules are enforced. Repealed and replaced by AB 2020 no 39. |
