Arrangements made with these islands in November 2008 with regard to the manner
In which the Netherlands will assume its responsibility as from the moment when
These islands proceed to form part of the Dutch government system, and also the
Concrete steps to be taken on the way to the new status.
Minister Rouvoet will arrive in Curacao on Monday, February 2 at the end of the day.
On Tuesday he will pay his respects to the Governor of the Netherlands Antilles, Mr.
F.M. Goedgedrag, Master of Laws. As the Federal Government remains responsible
For the BES islands until the dismantling of the Netherlands Antilles, on Tuesday
Minister Rouvoet, together with Justice Minister David Dick, will sign cooperation
Covenant for the improvement of youth protection in the BES islands. Further he will
Pay a visit to the Financial Supervision Board and he will be given a presentation at
The Coast Guard.
On Tuesday afternoon the trip will continue to Bonaire, where the
Minister will be posted on after-school activities and education support.
On Wednesday morning, February 4, the Minister will pay a visit to, among other
Things care centre Mariadal, where the Centre for Youth and Family to be founded
Would be accommodated. With such centers making their appearance younger people
Will be prevented as far as possible from having to go to facilities in Curacao or St.
Maarten for support, the moment when Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba become
‘Special' Dutch municipalities. During the next few years Minister Rouvoet will set
Aside 6 million Euros for the installation of Youth and Family Centers in these new
Municipalities.
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Activities figuring on the program for Wednesday are also a presentation on the care
Of addicts in Bonaire, a conversation with Commissioner Henk Kamp, and a visit to
Scholengemeenschap Bonaire, i.e. Bonaire Comprehensive School, to talk about the
Issues of school dropouts.
In St. Eustatius, on Thursday, February 5, Minister Rouvoet will exchange views with
Young people on the local youth policy, and he will pay a visit to the Guardianship
Board. Featuring prominently on the program is an introductory talk with those who
Are going to set up the Centre for Youth and Family in the island. Also in Saba,
Where Minister Rouvoet will conclude his trip on Friday, February 6, he will talk with
Entities directly involved about, among other things, the realization of the Centre for
Youth and Family in the island.
