Minister of Defense, Ruben Brekelmans, from January 6 till 8 will pay a visit to the islands Curaçao, Aruba and Sint Maarten. The visit is all about introduction to the Defense units deployed in the Caribbean Region. In Curaçao the Minister will visit the Marine Base Parera, Marine Barracks Suffisant and the Military Training Area at Wacao. In Aruba he will pay a visit to the Marine Barracks at Savaneta. On Wednesday January 8th. He will visit the Coastguard as well as the Naval Support Point at Point Blanche, home base of the Marine Detachment in Sint Maarten. Besides getting acquainted with the different Defense Units, the Minister will render a visit to the Lieutenant Governors and the Prime Ministers of the Dutch Caribbean countries.
INVITATION TO THE PRESS
The Minister of Defense Ruben Brekelmans extends a hearty invitation to you for a moment with the media during his work visit to the three Dutch Caribbean Countries.
Curaçao:
Date: Tuesday, January 7, 2025
Time: 08:30 – 09:30 hrs.
Location: Main entrance Military Training Area Wacao
Aruba:
Date: Tuesday, January 7, 2025
Time: 15:30 – 16:30 hrs.
Location: Marine Barracks Savaneta
Sint Maarten:
Date: Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Time: 15:00 – 16:00 hrs.
Location: Naval Support Point at Pointe Blanche
Registration
You can register from today until 1 day before the relevant media moment via Lieutenant Commander Marinka Hiraldo Vos-van Kooten (mail or WhatsApp). Only by registering will you gain access to the location and participation in the media moment.