List of Decisions
Meeting of the Executive Council of Public Entity Sint Eustatius held on February 18, 2025
Present: Governor, Ms. M.A.U. Francis, Commissioner, Mr. R. Merkman, Commissioner , Ms. R.Leerdam, Island Secretary, Mrs. M.A. Dijkshoorn
Meeting of the Executive Council of Public Entity Sint Eustatius held on February 11th, 2025
Present: Acting Governor: Ms. Sharon Hassell, Commissioner: Mr. R. Merkman, Commissioner: Ms. R. Leerdam, Island Secretary: Mrs. M.A. Dijkshoorn
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.