Ordinances & Decrees

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.

This ordinance, issued by the Government Commissioner on 18 December 2018, corrects clerical errors in previously published legislation for Sint Eustatius. It includes minor textual adjustments to the Island Secretary's instruction, the waste levy ordinance, and the waste management ordinance.

Sets the rules for applying and receiving government subsidies in 2019. It replaces the older 2013 subsidy rules. It explains how to apply for funding for tasks or events, what documents are needed, and how the government decides on these applications.

Introduces the tourist tax for 2019. Visitors who stay overnight on land or on a boat must pay this tax.