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Volume 2, Issue 10 THE INFORMER The Public Health Services in Statia have a collaboration with the Public Health Services of the Hague. In de first year of this collaboration the Public Health Services have identified the priority areas for collaboration with support of the project managers Hans Derks and Marianne Luinstra from the GGD the Hague. One of the priority topics for collaboration is sexual and reproductive health. Three weeks ago, Melissa Diaz, a medical doctor specialized in sexual and reproductive health came over to work with professionals on this topic. Three expert meetings, which were chaired by Public Health STI/AIDS Coordinator Shanna Mercera-Gibbs, were held in the week of 22-28 September. The first meeting concerned curative care, including STI testing, treatment and follow-up. During this meeting the present health care professionals, including the general practitioners, the midwife and the laboratory technician expressed a need to develop a new STI testing policy. The following day other experts were involved, including the school nurse, the school social worker, and the centre of educational expertise. This day some priority sexual health topics were discussed. The main topics as brought forward by the present stakeholders, were unwanted pregnancies, teenage pregnancies and sexual violence. Some interventions targeting these priority problems developed in the Netherlands were presented. It was also discussed whether these interventions were applicable in the context of Statia. All agreed that the educational programs broadly used in the Netherlands, could be of value for Statia as well. To make sure that the target group, teenagers, were also attracted by the program, there was a pilot session with 14-15 year old students at the secondary school. The students were all enthusiastic about the program and emphasized the need for education on sexual and reproductive health, to make sure that they have the knowledge and tools to be able to make the right choices. The final expert meeting was a wrap-up session with more stakeholders involved, including representatives of the centre of youth ( Continued on page 5) October ISSUE 2012 Statia collaborates with public health in The Hague 1 Statia participates in EPI Meeting in St. Maarten 2, Housing Issues in education Resolved with new buildings 3 Statia Government to supply water to its residents by 2013 4 Government Administration building by 2015 5 Government Info Page 8 Pictorial of Events 7+14 Inside this issue: INFORMATION BULLETIN OF THE ISLAND GOVERNMENT OF ST. EUSTATIUS STATIA PUBLIC HEALTH COLLABORATES WITH PUBLIC HEALTH IN THE HAGUE
THE INFORMER PAGE 2 VOLUME 2, ISSUE 10 SMART AND SUSTAINABLE GREEN CONF ERENCE ORGANIZED IN ARUBA St. Eustatius On Wednesday, October 3 the Green Aruba conference Smart and Sustainable was officially opened by Arubas minister of Utilities and Energy, Mr. Mike de Meza, followed by an address from Prime Minister Mr. Mike Eman. During the three days of the conference, a wide range of government officials, policy makers, scientists and product developers took the lectern to discuss sustainable development in general and renewable energy in particular. An elaborate explanation was given on solar energy by the representative of the Government owned Company in Aruba, Mr.Freddy Vargas. According to the information received from the Statia participants it was impressive to learn of the overall economic effects that alternative energy can have for ones community. (from left to right: Fred Cuvalay, Prime Minister Mike Eman and Siem Dijkshoorn). Statia was represented at the conference by the manager of GEBE St. Eustatius Mr. Fred Cuvalay and planning bureau representative, Mr. Siem Dijkshoorn. In the interview with Mr. Dijkshoorn, he explained the objective of Statias participation in the conference in Aruba. Statia participation was basically to gather information on the latest developments in the area of alternative energy. Their participation was made possible by the European Union that covered the cost for two participants from each Overseas Country and Territory. STATIA PARTICIPATES IN MINI EPI MEETING IN ST. MAARTEN St. Eustatius Mrs. Carol Jack, the EPI manager for St. Eustatius along with Ms Fiene Fortin participated in the annual mini expanded program on Immunization (EPI) on St. Maarten. The participants in this meeting were, the EPI managers of the Dutch speaking islands and representatives of the RIVM (Rijksinstituut voor
THE INFORMER PAGE 3 VOLUME 2, ISSUE 10 HOUSING PROBLEMS IN EDUCATION RESOLVED ON STATIA AND SABA WITH NEW BUILDINGS covenant agreement signed for Bonaire, Statia Saba Source: RCN Press Release St. Eustatius The sc hool buildings on St. Eustatius and Saba will improve in 2015 and 2016. These new buildings will offer good learning environment for teachers and pupils. The care -taker Minister BijsterveldtVliegenhart of Education Culture and Science (OCW) expressed gratefulness that she was able to cooperate with the island government to realize proper maintained school buildings for all. She went on to say that they truly deserve it. Commissioner Schmidt was delighted and hoped that the confirmation of the agreements would solve the substandard school housing problems in St. Eustatius. The signing of this Education Housing plan is a result of the agreements made on June 27th by the commissioner and Minister of Education. This plan stipulates th at the Executive Council of St. Eustatius will invest 4.0. million US dollar and the Ministry of Education Culture and Science (OCW) 8.7 million dollar. The buildings will be managed by the Public Entity of St. Eustatiu s, the school boards and the ministry for Education Culture and Science. A similar covenant agreement was signed with Commissioner Chris Johnson on October 10th 2012 at the Caribbean week in the Netherlands. The Executive Council of Saba will invest 1.3 million US dollars, while the Ministry of Education Culture and Science will contribute 7.7 million to the school housing plan Saba 2012 2016. Commissioner Johnson also expressed thankfulness to the team at the ministry of Education Culture and Science for their continued efforts in developing the education sector and bringing it to a higher level on Saba. Currently at the Saba Comprehensive all practice lessons are given in the former leather factory, which was among the restored projects. Between now and 2016, construction and renovation work will take place at Saba schools including the St. John school complex. Governor de Graaff School almost completed. Opening of covered area at the GvP school The Education housing plan for St.Eustatius 2012 2015 was signed by caretaker Minister of Education, Culture and Science Marja Bijsterveld and Commissioner of Education Glenville Schmidt on October 10th 2012.
THE INFORMER PAGE 4 VOLUME 2, ISSUE 10 STATIA GOVERNMENT WILL SUPPLY WATER TO ITS RESIDENTS IN 2013 St. EustatiusMNO Vervat completed the water project in July 2012 on St. Eustatius. Presently the project is in a seven months maintenance phase. This means that the planning bureau needs to assure that the MNO meets the requirements as stipulated in the contract. Although the planning bureau is reviewing the work carried out by MNO, they are calling on members in the community to report any unusual deficiencies that they may have recognized throughout the island or in their particular districts. In the interview with Mr. Dijkshoorn he expressed the concern which they presently face, which is the loose roaming animals. According to Dijkshoorn the cows have already broken several water connection on the public road. The water distribution project was financed by the European Union to a sum of 4.5 Million Euros. The island government went into a partnership with two water companies, namely Evides and Vitens. The partnership with these companies is seen as a positive development, because these companies make there expertise available for the Public Entity and for the future of the to be established St. Eustatius Water Company. The two companies from the Netherlands carry the cost of their input to a maximum of 200.000.00 Euros (two hundred thousand Euros) per year. The goal of the island government is to start supplying drinking water to the homes on January 1st 2013.It is interesting to know that the temporary solution to the water project was executed in 2003 and consisted of a Reverse Osmosis production plant. The project comprised of the two storage tanks, two water trucks, and the RO production plant which is located at Gallowsbay, adjacent to GEBE. The Dutch government financed the temporary solution to the water project, which totaled a sum of 1.4 million dollars. The distribution network commenced officially in February 2011 with a ground breaking ceremony at the Wilhelmina monument near the Roman Catholic church. The project sign was unveiled at this ceremony by the now Island Governor Mr. Gerald Berkel, followed by a number of speeches by stakeholders like representatives of Usona, MNO, contractors and the former Commissioner Mr. Roy Hooker. PROSECUTOR ON SABA AND STATIA CELEBRATE OPENING OF NEW OFFICE St. EustatiusThe prosecutor office of Saba and St. Eustatius will officially open the doors on October 23 and 24th 2012. The official ceremony in Saba will be on October 23rd at 4. pm, while on Statia will be a day after on October 24th at 4.30 pm in Fort Oranje. According to the release of the RCN, the Saba ceremony will commence with speeches given by the Chief Prosecutor, Mr. David van Delft, followed by the Director of the Probation Office, Mrs Roos Barelds and the Island Governor, Honourable Jonathan Johnson. The Director of the Justice Department Mr Just Stam will perform the official opening of the building at 4.30 pm. The location is adjacent to the police Station in the Bottom of Saba. (see pictorial on page 7) The celebration on Statia took place at 4pm, with speeches by the Chief Public Prosecutor, Mr. David van Delft, Director of Probation Office, Mrs. Roos Barelds and the Island Governor, honourable Gerald Berkel. At 4.30 pm the Director of the Justice Department, Mr. Just Stam performed the official opening of the building at Fort Oranje.
PAGE 11 THE INFORMER VOLUME 2, ISSUE 10 JOB OPPORTUNITIES (continued from page 10) Requirements: academic work and thinking level and relevant education on HBO-level; demonstrable affinity with the issues facing smal l municipalities and the BES Islands have and will get; directorates; knowledge and experience with the administrative and principles of the policy area of the respective; knowledge of the political and budgetary cycle, and the municipal business; insight into the relevant laws and regulations on the policies of the Governing Board; insight into the administrative, organizational and functional relations preferably previous experience within a small or medium-sized municipality; managerial experience and demonstrate ability to be able and to encourage and stimulate others; skills in coordinating and publicizing the management policy; good communicative qualities, including skills in negotiating and, in addition to the Dutch, also command of the English language. An extensive job profile as well as the management plan of the relevant policy area can be obtained at the Department of Personnel Affairs via email personel.affa email@example.com. For further information you can contact the Island Secretary Mr Jan Helmond, via number 318 2745. Benefits A salary in accordance with the gravity of the function. St. Eustatius has a new salary structure that matches to those of the other BES Islands. The managing directors will be honoured according to scale 13, depending on age and experience. Working conditions are furt her according to the BES Rechtspositie Civil Servants. This also includes participation in the Pension Fund Caribbean Netherlands. How to apply If you have interest in any of these three management positions and believe that you qualify for one of these positions please respond the Island Secretary of St. Eustatius c/o Bureau Personnel Affairs, 13 Kennip Road, Princess Garden St. Eustatius, Dutch Caribbean. Tel: 599-318-2931. It is preferred to send a cover letter with your CV, by email to firstname.lastname@example.org Interested candidates can send their response before November 2nd, and should keep in mind that the first interviews will take place in week 46, and any follow-up interviews in week 47. With candidates who apply from Netherlands there will be first an interview via video conference also in week 46. An assessment can form part of the selection procedure. ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ST.EUSTATIUS TEL: (599) 3182931 FAX: 0318-3391 Email: email@example.com
PAGE 13 THE INFORMER VOLUME 2, ISSUE 10 LOCAL SPORT NEWS The St. Eustatius Basketball Association received an invitation for Statia youngsters to participate in the basketball tournament in St. Maarten during November 5th through November 11th 2012. Other Caribbean Islands will also participate in this tournament. The tournament will be divided in juniors and seniour. Division. The winners in each division will receive a prize. We wish the Statia Participants much success in this tournament. local and International referees ) annually to Norteca (North Central Caribbean Volleyball Federation). St. Eustatius The St. Eustatius Volleyball Association organized a referee, scorers and coaches training from October 15th 19th 2012. The training was given from 6 -9 pm at the Gwendolyn van Putten School by the instructor Mr. Alex Arnel. Approximately 6-8 persons participated in this training. The training was concerning the update of the rules of volleyball, it was also for persons interested in becoming official referees, scorers and coaches. The examinations were on Friday night October 19th 2012. In an interview with Mr. Elvin Henriquez, we learned that the volleyball association is responsible for sending a list (of their St. Eustatius The Statia Diamonds Basketball team will be participating in the upcoming Masters Tournament in Curacao from November 11th through November 19th 2012. This tournament was held for two years consecutively in Suriname. The participants came from the Caribbean Islands and the Netherlands. We wish the team representing St. Eustatius much success abroad. STATIA BASKETBALL TEAM PERFORMING IN THE MASTEERS TOURNAMENT IN CURACAO VOLLEYBALL ASSOCIATION FACILITATES REFEREE, SCORER AND COACHES TRAINING SPORTS DO NOT BUILD CHARACTER, THEY REVEAL IT. CHAMPIONS KEEP PLAYING UNTILL THEY GET IT RIGHT