St. Eustatius

Van Putten Calls for Urgent meeting on Return to Democracy

Sep 22, 2021 reporter 589 0

Oranjestad, St. Eusatius- Clyde van Putten on Tuesday sent out a request to the Government Commissioners for an urgent meeting of the Island Council to debate the path forward to restoration of Democracy on the island. "The main reason for requesting the urgent meeting is a document by the Government Commissioners with a revised shedule on the time line for return to Democracy. I must say that it is worse than the previous shedule", said Van … [Read more] about Van Putten Calls for Urgent meeting on Return to Democracy

Due to lower Risk Level: Travel from St Maarten to Statia a bit easier again

Sep 22, 2021 reporter 691 0

Oranjestad- St. Maarten is no longer considered to be a 'Very High Risk' country by St. Eustatius, but was put slightly lower on the preceived risk level in the category 'High Risk Country'. The new categorization makes travel to and from St. Maarten a bit … [Read more] about Due to lower Risk Level: Travel from St Maarten to Statia a bit easier again

Statia Government migrates to Office 365

Sep 21, 2021 reporter 299 0

Oranjestad, St. Eustatius- Almost all units within the Public Entity St. Eustatius have transferred to a digital working network, based on Microsoft 365. This new setup consist of a secured network with a firewall and a secure wireless internet connection. … [Read more] about Statia Government migrates to Office 365

Clyde van Putten apologizes for use of F-word during IC meeting

Sep 20, 2021 reporter 616 0

Oranjestad- Councilman Clyde van Putten issued a written apology for using the F-word during an island council meeting on Monday. The profane language was used when Government Commissioner Alida Francis was explaining to the Councilman what had been agreed … [Read more] about Clyde van Putten apologizes for use of F-word during IC meeting

Statia Joins Training & Inspiration Week in the Netherlands

Sep 19, 2021 reporter 312 0

Oranjestad- Over 40 professionals from St. Eustatius, Saba and Bonaire will be in the Netherlands from September 19th until September 25th, 2021, to attend a training on community sports and youth work. The Ministry of Health, Welfare and … [Read more] about Statia Joins Training & Inspiration Week in the Netherlands

Much criticism on Ferry Project Saba & Statia

Sep 19, 2021 reporter 1691 0

Oranjestad/The Bottom- While some are positive about the awarding of a contract to the Blues & Blues Ferry service, many residents are also hesitant and some disappointed about the results of the bidding. Various residents express scepticism about the … [Read more] about Much criticism on Ferry Project Saba & Statia

Sneek wants to know what’s going on with Stichting Wegenfonds

Sep 19, 2021 reporter 391 0

Oranjestad- Koos Sneek of the List Sneek on St. Eustatius wants to know from Government what the situation is with the Stichting Wegenfonds on the island. This is one of many questions Sneek has sent to the Government Commisisioners pertaining to the 2019 … [Read more] about Sneek wants to know what’s going on with Stichting Wegenfonds

Kruyff Court St. Eustatius temporarily closed for Renovations

Sep 18, 2021 reporter 320 0

Oranjestad- Currently there are renovations and improvements in progress at the Kruyff Court in St. Eustatius. Due to the work in progress, the Court will reopen on September 26th, 2021. Earlier this year, new funds were made available for the improvement … [Read more] about Kruyff Court St. Eustatius temporarily closed for Renovations

Business sign for all Government Units St. Eustatius

Sep 17, 2021 reporter 491 0

Oranjestad, St. Eustatius- The Public Works Department on St. Eustatius has been quite busy in past days with the placement of a business sign on all Government Units on the island. The placement will help especially visitors and new residents on the … [Read more] about Business sign for all Government Units St. Eustatius

Clyde van Putten: No more Closed-door IC Meetings

Sep 17, 2021 reporter 518 0

Oranjestad- Clyde van Putten (PLP) says that he wants no more so-called 'Closed-door' meetings of the Island Council where matters are treated which are of importance to the whole community. Van Putten stated his position in a letter sent to Government … [Read more] about Clyde van Putten: No more Closed-door IC Meetings

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