From Sunday, May 4 to Friday, May 9, 2025, the Committee for Kingdom Relations of the House of Representatives will make a working visit to Aruba, Curaçao, and Bonaire. The visit is intended as an initial introduction of the new spokespersons to the islands. Discussions will cover themes such as economic developments, sustainability, education, healthcare, housing, safety, and law enforcement.
The delegation consists of the Members of Parliament:
- O.C. (Olger) van Dijk (NSC, Chair of the Permanent Committee for Kingdom Relations)
- R.J. (Raoul) White (GreenLeft/Labour Party)
- A. (Aukje) de Vries (Peoples Party for Freedom and Democracy)
- F.H. (Faith) Bruyning (NSC)
- P. (Mpanzu) Bamenga (Democrats 66)
- D.G.M. (Don) Ceder (Christian Union)
In May 2024, the committee visited the other three islands of the Caribbean part of the Kingdom (Saba, Sint Eustatius, and Sint Maarten). After these two trips, the committee has been able to familiarize itself with all Caribbean parts of the Kingdom.
Brief overview of the program:
- Sunday, May 4 – Travel Amsterdam-Aruba
- Monday, May 5 – Aruba: meetings and visits related to youth, economic development, safety, and agriculture.
- Tuesday, May 6 – Aruba: visits regarding sustainability and economic development. Travel to Curaçao: meetings and visits related to governance and Kingdom relations.
- Wednesday, May 7 – Curaçao: meetings and visits about youth, sustainability, economic development, climate, and healthcare.
- Thursday, May 8 – Travel to Bonaire: meetings and visits related to education, safety, and law enforcement.
- Friday, May 9 – Bonaire: meetings and visits regarding agriculture, economic development, housing, and civil society. Return trip to Amsterdam.