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Published on 2025-12-31
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Keywords Waste Management investments Financial Studies 2026 Cultural projects Statia 2026 celebration WOW Nature Film Livestock Control

This document outlines decisions from the Executive Council meeting held on December 31, 2025. Key decisions include investments in waste management equipment to improve environmental and public health, approval of subsidies for 2026, and support for cultural initiatives such as the WOW Nature film and Statia 2026 celebrations. Additional decisions cover budget reallocations for livestock control, road repairs, and the purchase of ergonomic furniture. All decisions were approved.

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Published on 2025-12-19
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Keywords Child Friendly Cities Initiative UNICEF Children’s rights Youth participation Mental health Safe play spaces Well-being of children Statia Government Community development Future of our children

Statia is working with UNICEF through the Child Friendly Cities Initiative to ensure children’s rights, voices, and well-being are part of everyday decision-making. The Action Plan focuses on children’s rights, youth participation, and mental health support, with input from over 200 children and young people.

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Published on 2025-12-17
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Keywords Road safety Risk analysis Traffic safety Infrastructure Speed management Road user behaviour School zones Enforcement Parking pressure

This report presents a road safety risk analysis for Statia, based on the Strategic Road Safety Plan (SPV) 2030. Using a risk-based approach and local stakeholder input, it identifies key traffic safety risks related to infrastructure, speed, road user behaviour and enforcement. The analysis provides a foundation for prioritising measures and supporting policy decisions aimed at improving road safety, with particular attention to school zones and high-risk locations.

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Published on 2025-12-17
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Keywords Nature and Environment Policy Plan Land and water management Sustainable development Integrated approach Biodiversity protection Ecosystem resilience

The Nature and Environment Policy Plan Caribbean Netherlands 2020–2030 sets out how land and water will be managed to protect nature while supporting the well-being of island communities. The plan focuses on restoring and protecting coral reefs, improving water quality, reducing erosion, and conserving important habitats and species.

It takes an integrated approach, recognising that nature, the economy, and society are closely connected. By promoting sustainable tourism, fisheries, and local food production, the plan aims to balance economic development with nature conservation. Education, enforcement, and research play a key role in ensuring long-term results.

Each island develops its own implementation plan based on local priorities, with support from the national government. Together, these efforts aim to build resilient ecosystems that can support current and future generations.

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Published on 2025-12-10
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Keywords Budget Amendment 2025-03 Operational Budget Capital Investments Cash Flow Summary Free Allowances Harbor Revenues Interest Income

The Budget Amendment 2025-03 outlines updated financial projections for the Public Entity St. Eustatius, including changes to the operational budget, capital investments, and cash flow for 2025. It reflects adjustments in free allowances, reduced harbor revenues, updated personnel and office expenses, and new or postponed investments. The amendment maintains a positive operational surplus and provides insight into financial effects through 2028.

 

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Published on 2025-12-04
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Keywords Census Office closure Christmas Gala Policy Budget amendment 2025 Teambuilding sessions Permits and infrastructure Social Domain programmes Labour and job training programmes Travel and accommodation approvals Airport security and maintenance

The List of Decisions for Week 48 outlines the resolutions taken by the Executive Council of the Statia Government during its meeting on 25 November 2025. The decisions cover a wide range of policy areas, including finance, social programmes, labour and training initiatives, infrastructure, agriculture, airport operations, and internal organisational matters. Several approvals relate to budget amendments, staff teambuilding, travel arrangements, programme implementation, and policy updates, aimed at supporting effective governance and public service delivery.

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Published on 2025-12-01
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Keywords Financial management days 2025 St Maarten CFT Knowledge exchange Budget improvement Financial reporting

This document outlines a decision from the Executive Council meeting held on December 1, 2025. It concerns the approval of a delegation to attend the Financial Management Days 2025 in St. Maarten. The event focuses on knowledge sharing, financial reporting, risk analysis, and strengthening collaboration between the BES islands. The participation also supports improving budget processes and aligning with national financial standards. The decision was approved.

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Published on 2025-11-24
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Keywords Cft assessment Third Execution Report 2025 financial management balanced budget quarterly report special allowances revenue and expenditure

The Statia Government welcomes the positive assessment from the Board of Financial Supervision (Cft) on the Third Execution Report for 2025. The Cft confirmed that the budget remains balanced, financial execution is on track, and reporting quality continues to improve. With USD 41.6 million in revenue and USD 38.2 million in expenditures, the third quarter closed with a provisional surplus of USD 3.3 million. The Cft also advised continued attention to the proper handling of special allowances, which the Government is committed to following.

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Published on 2025-11-18
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Keywords Governance and administration Housing of government services public holidays 2026 civil servant recognition audit and control unit Statia 2026 project

This document provides an extensive overview of decisions made during the Executive Council meeting on November 18, 2025. The decisions cover a wide range of topics, including government housing plans, public holidays for 2026, employee recognition, and the establishment of an audit and control unit. It also includes decisions on cultural projects, childcare policies, infrastructure works, building permits, and participation in regional conferences. Additionally, governance matters such as ICT restructuring and legal frameworks were addressed. Most decisions were approved, with some noted or pending further action.

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Published on 2025-11-12
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Keywords Airport Security, Crisis Week, recruitment, playground agreement, social housing, youth congress, public health, taskforce, Statia Day,

This document contains the list of decisions made during the Executive Council meeting of the Statia Government held on 7 October 2025. It records the agenda items, responsible departments, decision proposals, and final outcomes (e.g. “AKKOORD”, “NIET AKKOORD”, “VKA”). The meeting covered a range of topics including travel approvals, recruitment and staffing, social housing projects, playground agreements, long-lease applications, environmental policy programmes, public health appointments, and upcoming regional conferences.

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