THE HAGUE - The financial emergency measures on Bonaire, Saba and St. Eustatius are underway. More than 2,000 people on those islands have applied for support. Half have now received money. The rest are still pending.
Companies that have at least 20 percent less turnover due to the crisis can be compensated up to 80 percent of their wage costs.
People who have lost their jobs due to the consequences of corona can also receive support. Social Affairs estimates that it has lost about $ 14 million for the first three months.