The voltage is 110 A.C. 60 cycles. 220 voltage A.C. will not work without a transformer. Plugs tend to be two flat prongs. Festivals Carnival is the main event of the year and takes place for ten days staring late July until early August. It is very similar to other Caribbean carnivals with a pyjama jump-up in the early morning and the Carnival Queen and Calypso competitions culminating in the burning of King Momo, the spirit of the carnival.
Holidays See our calendar of events and island holidays.
There is an excellent standard of health care at the Queen Beatrix Hospital with two doctors on 24 hour call. Postal Services Statia has an efficient postal service. The main post office is located on the Cottage Road. Taxis Dispatch is at the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Airport. Taxis do not have meters.