Netherlands Antilles State Secretary of Finance, Alex Rosaria

“Jamaica is one of the largest economies of the Caribbean region. The Netherlands Antilles has one of the most solid international financial centers in the world. I think that together we should build a mutually beneficial relationship based on our common values and aimed at our common aspirations,” said Rosaria.

A DTA would greatly benefit and enhance mutual trade and investment opportunities between the Netherlands Antilles and Jamaica.

The Netherlands Antilles is pursuing a policy of being a committed neighbour, regarding the Caribbean region,” according to Rosaria. The Netherlands Antilles formally requested CARICOM late last year to become an associate member. Earlier this year, the Governments of Barbados, Trinidad & Tobago and the Netherlands Antilles agreed to start negotiating a DTA.