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LOCAL Friday 25 March 2022

Camping season 2022 announced

ORANJESTAD - During a re- 10 meters off the water’s Pallets and cardboard
cently held press confer- edge and a minimum of 5 structures are not allowed
ence, the Interim Chief of meters from public roads. on the beach. Failing to
Police, Mrs. Irma Gordon, Failing to comply with these comply with this will result in
announced the terms and conditions will result in the the removal by the authori-
conditions of the camping removal by the authorities. ties.
permits given to which per- Reservation of camping Neither the beach nor
mit holders have to adhere sites is under no circum- palm trees can be used for
to. stances allowed toilets
Tent, trailer, and other relat- Horses and dogs are not al-
Camping officially starts on ed items are only allowed lowed on the beach
April 10, 2022, at noon. That on the designated areas Public huts should re-
means that only on or after determined by the Govern- main available for regular
this date and time, trail- ment. beachgoers and are not
ers and tents are allowed Each camping site should allowed to be used by is March 23, 2022. Please The police department will
on the beach. All objects have proper first aid kits campers. comply with the rules and enforce these rules at all
placed before this date will (EHBO kits) The beach should not be enjoy your camping. camping sites around the
be removed by the author- Profanity/immorality is not littered. It is not allowed to island.q
ities. allowed on trailers, tents, leave broken glass or trash
etc. on the beach or in the
Permit holders must remove Camping is strictly accord- ocean.
all objects, tents, and trail- ing to the conditions set in The camping permit is not
ers from the beach at the the camping permit transferable.
latest on April 24, 2022. Fail- Vehicles, bicycles, horses, The permit holder should
ing to remove camping- and carts are prohibited on have the permit displayed
related artifacts after April the beach and beaches in the tent or trailer visible
24, 2022, will result in the designated to the public. for the authorities
removal by the authorities Fires/fire-pits are not al- The permit holder has the
on the permit holder’s ac- lowed on the beach rights on the camping site
count. The Police Depart- The sale of food, sodas, exclusively during the valid
ment urges campers and mixed drinks, or any other camping period. Before
beachgoers to keep the article is not allowed on the April 10, 2022, they are not
beaches clean at all times. beach without a valid per- allowed to reserve, mark,
Dispose of trash only in trash mit or enclose the area from
containers or trash bags. Music is only allowed from others.
trailers or tents. During The permit holder is respon-
The last day to request a weekdays until 10:00 pm sible for any damage/harm
camping permit is March and on the weekends until caused to third parties due
23, 2022, between 8:00 am midnight. In both cases, the to his/her trailer/tent or any
to 11:30 am and 1:00 pm to volume should never both- other objects.
4:30 pm. er others campers. The use
of sound systems/amplifi- All police instructions in
Additional conditions are ers is only allowed as long the general interest, per-
now applicable: as it does not bother other son, and property safety or
BBQ pits are under no cir- campers. based on morals, must be
cumstances allowed on Trees or parts of trees are strictly followed. Failing to
the beach. Gas BBQ grills not allowed to be cut with- comply with the terms and
are only allowed in desig- out a permit. conditions of the permit will
nated areas. Boats are not allowed in result in its revocation and
Tents and trailers used the swimming area. It is not a fine.
for camping should be in permitted to anchor boats
decent condition. These to the buoys destined for The last date to register
should be placed at least maritime use. for the camping permit