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Published on 11-03-25
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Keywords governor travel, boat naming, restaurant permits, Statia 2026 steering committee, social housing funding, childcare structure, library training, tourism tax, airport tax proposal, Caricom veterinary meeting, disaster plan update

Meeting of the Executive Council of Public Entity Sint Eustatius held on March 11, 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 07-03-25
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Keywords Financing new social housing construction 36 rental homes Bazalt Wonen Design phase Interest-free loan preparation

The document contains the list of decisions from the Executive Council meeting of Statia Government held on 7 March 2025. It records attendance and covers approvals and discussions. The decision included concerns taking responsibility for financing and realising at least 36 new social rental homes, completing the design phase with Bazalt Wonen, preparing an interest-free loan for financing, and requesting advice from the Cft.

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Published on 25-02-25
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Keywords tenancy agreement, hurricane conference 2025, behind the mountain project, social housing sales, integrity office, coaching programme, carnival 2025 schedule, traineeship programme

Meeting of the Executive Council of Public Entity Sint Eustatius held on February 25th, 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 18-02-25
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Keywords library supervision, front office resumption, digital heritage project, basketball court management, public health report, animal keeping policy, study visit Netherlands, childcare law, SKJ progress report

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

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Published on 11-02-25
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Keywords executive advisor appointment, NEPP project leader, inspector economy, Panama trade mission, netcentric working team, children’s rights taskforce, social housing sale, Cuban tree frog alert, integrity report

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

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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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