THE HAGUE - The Dutch government announced this afternoon a large package of measures regarding the preservation of economic activity and associated jobs.

The unprecedentedly extensive package of measures is announced in a 17-page letter.

In its letter to the Dutch parliament about the measures, the Cabinet says that it also has an eye for the consequences for the Caribbean Netherlands.

"The cabinet is also closely monitoring the consequences of the coronavirus for the inhabitants of the Caribbean Netherlands and is considering the options for support measures in line with the efforts in the European Netherlands," said the ministers Hoekstra (Finance), Wiebes (Economic Affairs) and Koolmees (SZW). Undersecretaries Keijzer (Economic Affairs) and Vijlbrief (Tax and Tax Authorities) also participated.

The cabinet also says that it is monitoring the effects of coronavirus on the countries within the kingdom, which refers to Aruba, Curaçao and Sint Maarten.