List of Decisions

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Published on 07-02-25
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Keywords 2025 budget amendment, College financieel toezicht, finance law BES, budget submission

Meeting of the Executive Council of Public Entity Sint Eustatius held on February 7, 2025

Present: Act. Governor: Ms. S. C. Hassell, Commissioner: Mr. R. Merkman, Commissioner: Ms. R.Leerdam, Island Secretary: Mrs. M.A. Dijkshoorn

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Published on 04-02-25
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Keywords settlement agreement, residence rental, director appointment, mosquito control, business permit, fire brigade designation, tourism council trip, ProDemos training, Statia Day 2026, social dialogue, office rental

Meeting of the Executive Council of Public Entity Sint Eustatius held on February 4, 2025

Present: Governor Ms. M.A.U. Francis, Commissioner Mr. R. Merkman, Commissioner Ms. R.Leerdam, Island Secretary Mrs. M.A. Dijkshoorn

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Published on 31-01-25
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Keywords career fair participation, dienstreis, Nationale Carrièrebeurs, travel approval

The meeting of the Executive Council of Public Entity Sint Eustatius held on January 31, 2025  ‘op stuk’
Present: Island Governor, Ms. M.A.U. Francis, Commissioner, Mr. R. Merkman, Commissioner, Ms. R. Leerdam, Island Secretary, Mrs. M.A. Dijkshoorn

The Executive Council approved participation in the National Career Fair (Nationale Carrièrebeurs) in the Netherlands, scheduled for 28–29 March 2025.

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Published on 28-01-25
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Keywords mediation training, youth policy, LVV restructuring, waste management, maritime training, airport office space, housing permits, reburial ceremony, construction approvals, education conference, budget reporting

Meeting of the Executive Council of Public Entity Sint Eustatius held on January 28th, 2025

Present: Governor: Ms. M.A.U. Francis, Commissioner: Mr. R. Merkman, Commissioner: Ms. R.Leerdam, Island Secretary: Mrs. M.A. Dijkshoorn

 

Approved items include mediation training, approval of the Integrated Youth Policy 2025–2029, restructuring of the LVV department, re-commitment to the Statia Reclaimed! waste management project, and permissions for housing and construction works. The Council also approved participation in maritime youth training, international summits, and the CAFY education programme.

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Published on 21-01-25
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Keywords tourism master plan, construction permits, PR & protocol appointment, education housing report, BBO staff gratification

Meeting of the Executive Council of Public Entity Sint Eustatius held on January 21, 2025

Present: Governor, Ms. M.A.U. Francis, Commissioner, Mr. R. Merkman, Commissioner, Ms. R.Leerdam, Island Secretary, Mrs. M.A. Dijkshoorn

 

Approved items include construction permits for several residential projects, funding allocations for road safety and education facilities, development of a five-year tourism master plan, appointment of staff for the Governor’s Cabinet, and a temporary PR & Protocol employee. The Council also approved travel costs related to the Region Deal and updated subsidy allocations for 2025.

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Published on 14-01-25
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Keywords building permits, housing allowance, NEPP project leader, communication officer, senior advisor, budget amendment, seaport development, national anthem support, EBHAM policy, monuments foundation, Kerkweg findings

Meeting of the Executive Council of Public Entity Sint Eustatius held on January 14th, 2025

Present: Governor: Ms. M.A.U. Francis, Commissioner: Mr. R. Merkman, Commissioner: Ms. R.Leerdam, Island Secretary: Mrs. M.A. Dijkshoorn

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Published on 31-12-24
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Keywords vacation carry-over, roaming animals, X-ray machine, hurricane shutters, terminal upgrades, tourism subsidy, temporary staff, carnival reimbursement, ABC to the Law

The meeting of the Executive Council of Public Entity Sint Eustatius held on December 31, 2024  “ Op Stuk”

Present: Governor, Ms. M.A.U. Francis, Commissioner, Mr. R. Merkman, Commissioner , Ms. R.Leerdam, Act. Island Secretary, Mrs. M.L.G. Schroen

 

Key decisions include the carry-over of unused 2023 vacation days, funding for roaming animal removal in 2025, airport upgrades (including an X-ray machine and hurricane shutters), support for temporary staff at the Tourism Development Foundation, payment of outstanding Carnival expenses, and the commissioning of the ABC to the Law video series.

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Published on 24-12-24
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Keywords Employee gratification, airport security, harbour renovation, botanical garden project, Statia 2026, Duo Brandits, Region Deal, project writer

Meeting of the Executive Council of Public Entity Sint Eustatius held on December 24, 2024 “OP STUK”

Present: Governor, Ms. M.A.U. Francis, Commissioner, Mr. R. Merkman, Commissioner , Ms. R.Leerdam, Island Secretary, Mrs. M.L.G. Schroen

 

Items include employee gratifications, temporary coverage for the Airport Security Unit, technical support for harbour renovations, hiring a project writer for the Botanical Garden restoration, and commissioning Duo Brandits for Statia 2026 planning and promotion.

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Published on 20-12-24
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Keywords funding request, Statia 2026, project writer, Region Deal, cultural engagement, open-air exhibitions, Senior Culture Coach, international programme

Meeting of the Executive Council of Public Entity Sint Eustatius held on December 20th, 2024

Present: Governor: Ms. M.A.U. Francis, Commissioner: Mr. R. Merkman, Commissioner: Ms. R.Leerdam, Island Secretary: Mrs. M.A. Dijkshoorn

 

Items include a funding request to the Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment, the hiring of a project writer for Statia 2026 initiatives focused on cultural and political engagement and exhibitions, and approval for a Senior Culture Coach to join an international development programme.

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Published on 18-12-24
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Keywords public holidays 2025, bridge days, pension benefit, data monitoring officer, temporary appointment, objections committee, personnel affairs

Meeting of the Executive Council of Public Entity Sint Eustatius held on December 18th, 2024

Present: Governor : Ms. M.A.U. Francis, Commissioner : Mr. R. Merkman, Commissioner: Ms. R.Leerdam, Island Secretary: Mrs. M.A. Dijkshoorn

 

Items include the official public holidays and bridge days for 2025, the granting of a pension-like benefit, the temporary appointment of a Data Monitoring Officer, and the appointment of the Chairperson for the Personnel Affairs Objections Committee.

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