Caribbean Netherlands Customs employees receive medals for loyal and long-term service
On Sunday, May 18, twenty employees of the Belastingdienst Caribisch Nederland on Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, and Saba received the 'Medal for loyal and long service to Customs'. This distinction is awarded to employees who have been in service of Customs for 12.5, 25, 40, or even 50 years.
During an official ceremony, the medals and certificates were presented by respectively the Director of Policy, Strategy & International Affairs, Ms. Mechteld Fletcher, and the Director of the Belastingdienst Caribisch Nederland, Mrs. Claudia Toet. The customs employees received their distinctions in the presence of their family and loved ones.
This distinction is separate from the so-called jubilee. If employees were previously employed by another Dutch ministry, the jubilee includes the years of service at both the other ministry and the actual years of service at Customs combined. However, for the medal for long and loyal service, only the years of service at Customs are counted.
This is an initiative that started a few years ago in the Netherlands and has now taken place in the Caribbean Netherlands for the first time. This marks an important step in recognizing long-term and dedicated employment within the Caribbean Netherlands.
Director of the Belastingdienst Caribisch Claudia Toet: “This medal is more than a token of appreciation. It is a tribute to our Customs colleagues who, for many years, have contributed to Customs Caribbean Netherlands with heart and soul. Their dedication forms the backbone of our society and organization, and on sunday we proudly took a moment to reflect on that together”.
The medal for loyal service is an appreciation for years of dedication and loyalty. With this recognition, we express our pride in all our colleagues who dedicate themselves to Customs with commitment every day.
