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LOCAL MIGRATION

UNTIL AUGUST 324 VENEZUELANS WERE DEPORTED FROM CURACAO

By María Castillo / October 1, 2019

WILLEMSTAD, THE HAGUE – The Dutch undersecretary of Interior and Kingdom Relations, Raymond Knops, wrote in a letter to the First Chamber of the Dutch Parliament (Senate) in which it is expressed that, according to the Curacao authorities, 324 Venezuelan migrants were deported to your country in the first seven months of 2019.

These Venezuelans were arrested for staying on the island without a valid residence permit.

According to official figures during the years 2018 and 2017, 824 and 1203 deportees were registered, respectively.

During this year 52 Venezuelans filed an official objection to their deportation. In 2018 and 2017, there were 16 and 8 respectively.

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The Ministry of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transportation and Telecommunication has embarked on a series that takes a look into the inner workings of the Ministry. DCOMM spoke to the Director of Tourism, May-Ling Chun, who shares with viewers the current status of Sint Maarten tourism product, placement within the caribbean and much more. Continue reading →

PHILIPSBURG:— During a routine patrol on the A.J.C Brouwers road on Sunday, September 29th, 2019, approximately 09.30 pm, the driver of a Kia Picanto was stopped in the area of Kruythoff Roundabout. During the control done at the scene, the police became aware that the female driver of the Picanto was only 15 years old, and had no documentation for the vehicle. 
The suspect couldn’t give a clear explanation to the police, about the vehicle, she was driving. She was later arrested and brought over to the police station in Philipsburg for questioning. The vehicle was also confiscated pending further investigation. After being questioned the minor was handed over into custody of her parents. This investigation is ongoing.

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