Free consultation hours for Bonaire residents with Dutch Ombudsmen this week
Residents of Bonaire can this week directly discuss complaints or questions about government services, childcare, schools, or healthcare with the Dutch National Ombudsman and Children's Ombudsman. The free consultation hours offer a rare opportunity for face-to-face support in multiple languages.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Dates | March 24–28, 2024 |
| Locations | Jong Bonaire (Kralendijk), Fundashon Cocari (Rincon) |
| Times | March 24: 09:00–11:00, March 26: 14:30–17:00, March 28: 09:00–11:00 |
| Languages | Dutch, Papiamento, Spanish, English |
| Topics | Public Entity, Tax and Customs Administration, childcare, schools, ZJCN |
| Contact (National Ombudsman) | Phone: +31 70 356 35 63, WhatsApp: +31 800 33 55 555, Website: Complaint Form |
| Contact (Children's Ombudsman) | Phone: +31 70 8506 995, WhatsApp: +31 0800 876 54 32, Email: ombudswerk@kinderombudsman.nl |
The Dutch National Ombudsman and Children's Ombudsman serve as independent watchdogs, addressing complaints about government bodies and advocating for children's rights. Their presence on Bonaire highlights efforts to improve accessibility and address concerns specific to the Caribbean Netherlands.
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The Dutch National Ombudsman and Children's Ombudsman to Hold Free Consultation Hours on Bonaire
From March 24 to March 28, a team from the Dutch National Ombudsman and Children's Ombudsman will be on Bonaire to hold consultation hours. Residents can visit with questions or complaints about, for example, the Public Entity, the Tax and Customs Administration, childcare, schools, or Healthcare and Youth in the Caribbean Netherlands (ZJCN).
The consultation hours will take place at the following times:
- Tuesday, March 24, from 09:00–11:00, Jong Bonaire
- Thursday, March 26, from 14:30–17:00, Fundashon Cocari in Rincon
- Saturday, March 28, from 09:00–11:00, Jong Bonaire
Dutch, Papiamento, Spanish, or English can be spoken at all consultation hours.
Submitting a complaint or question is always possible
If you are unable to attend the consultation hours, questions or complaints can also be submitted in other ways.
For the National Ombudsman:
- By phone at +31 70 356 35 63 (available on weekdays until 12:00)
- Via WhatsApp at +31800 33 55 555
- Via the complaints form on our website https://www.nationaleombudsman.nl/klacht-indienen/uw-klacht
For the Children's Ombudsman:
- By phone at +31 70 8506 995 (available on weekdays until 12:00)
- Via WhatsApp at +31 0800 – 876 54 32.
- By emailing ombudswerk@kinderombudsman.nl