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

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Published on 2019-12-12
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Keywords harbour fees, port dues, marine vessels

Sets 2020 port and harbour dues.

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Valid from 2020-01-01 to 2026-04-01
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Keywords childcare, daycare, safety, staff ratio, health, complaints, permits, early education, inspection, qualifications

This ordinance established the legal framework for childcare services on Sint Eustatius, including requirements for childcare providers, supervision, quality standards, and the operation of childcare facilities on the island. The ordinance ceased to apply on 1 April 2026 following the entry into force of the BES Childcare Act and the associated BES Childcare Decree, which introduced a new statutory framework for childcare in the Caribbean Netherlands.

Replaced by:

Wet kinderopvang BES (effective 1 April 2026)

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Published on 2019-11-28
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Keywords fuel prices, oil, retail price, gasoline, diesel, regulation, price control

Updates fuel prices for November 2019. Replaced by AB 2020 no 12.

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Published on 2019-11-07
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Keywords taxi fares, transport fees, public transport, island tour

Updates taxi fares including base rates and surcharges.

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Published on 2019-09-19
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Keywords mandate, signature authority, emergency documents

Updates the Mandaatregeling Sint Eustatius 2018  to allow the Unit Manager of the Census Office to sign emergency travel documents.

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Published on 2019-09-11
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Keywords foreign appointment, ENI, director, employment

Permits the appointment of a non-Dutch national (vreemdeling) as civil servant to the role of Director of Economy, Nature & Infrastructure (ENI).

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Valid from 2019-08-31 to 2019-09-02
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Keywords road closure, Fort Oranje, helicopter

Temporarily closes roads and pedestrian access in specific areas of Oranjestad due to cliff protection works near Fort Oranje.

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Published on 2019-07-12
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Keywords reorganisation, employment protection, staff transition, redundancy, Ambtenarenwet BES

Establishes the Sociaal Statuut for the public entity of Sint Eustatius. It provides legal protections and structured procedures for government employees during reorganisations.

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Published on 2019-07-12
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Keywords marriage, weddings, ceremony locations

Lists official locations where marriages can be held.

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Published on 2019-05-25
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Keywords fuel prices, oil, retail price, gasoline, diesel, regulation, price control

Updates the maximum allowed retail prices for fuel. Replaced by AB 2019 no 18.

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