Ordinances & Decrees

Explains how child allowance is given to civil servants working for the Government of Sint Eustatius. It lists the yearly amounts depending on the number of children and the employee's salary. It also covers how and when the allowance is paid, and who is entitled if both parents work for government.

Updates rules to improve public order and protect the environment. It bans leaving wrecked vehicles, broken boats, unused sea containers, and other large items in public view. It also explains how to properly dispose of these items and introduces fines for not following the rules. The goal is to keep Statia clean and safe for everyone.

Establishes which officials can make decisions or take actions on behalf of others in government.

Concerns regulation of daycare operations on Sint Eustatius. Covers the safety, hygiene, staffing, space, and facilities required to care for children. It also outlines the roles of the inspector and the Quality Committee who ensure that daycare centres meet the legal standards.

Amends the Eilandsverordening bevordering openbare orde en bescherming gemeenschap (AB 1993 no 08). It updates article 2.2.12 on roaming animals, including rules on impounding, cost recovery, and allowing authorised officials to have roaming livestock destroyed in certain situations.

Amends the Vee registratieverordening (AB 1997 no 16). It updates rules for registering and marking livestock, requires timely reporting of livestock-related events, and strengthens enforcement measures for dealing with roaming animals on the island.

This ordinance introduces amendments to the existing livestock registration rules on Statia. It focuses on improving the identification, registration, and control of livestock on the island.

Key changes include requiring livestock to be marked within four weeks after birth, mandatory reporting of events such as birth, sale, import, or death within 48 hours, and stronger measures to manage roaming animals. The regulation aims to reduce public nuisance, improve safety, protect agriculture, and support better livestock management.

This ordinance introduces amendments to the rules on public order and community protection on Statia, specifically addressing the issue of roaming livestock.

The updated regulation prohibits animals from roaming freely on public roads or private property without permission. It also strengthens enforcement measures by allowing authorities to seize roaming animals, place them in custody, and, if necessary, sell or slaughter them. Owners are held responsible for costs related to capture, care, and damages.

The amendment aims to improve public safety, reduce nuisance and environmental damage, and support better control of livestock within the community.

This document is an official submission letter from the Executive Council of Statia to the Island Council, dated 17 May 2016 (see page 1 and 2). It presents two draft ordinances for consideration: one concerning amendments to the livestock registration rules and another addressing public order and community protection.

The letter proposes that the Island Council adopt these draft ordinances, subject to advice from the central committee, and proceed with their official publication along with the explanatory notes. It serves as a formal step in the legislative process leading to the approval of both amendments.

This document is a policy note and decision from the Executive Council of Statia, dated 17 May 2016 (see page 1). It outlines proposed amendments to both the livestock registration ordinance and the public order and community protection ordinance, focusing on the ongoing issue of roaming animals.

The note explains that roaming livestock continue to pose risks to public safety, agriculture, and the environment (pages 4–5). It highlights challenges such as damage to infrastructure, increased costs for animal control, and strain on limited government resources. The document also points out that current enforcement measures are not effective enough.

To address these issues, the proposal includes stronger enforcement options, improved animal registration and tagging, and the possibility for authorised officials to take more immediate action against roaming animals. The aim is to improve safety, reduce nuisance, and ensure better management of livestock on the island.