The site DossierKoninkrijksrelaties observed that families in the Caribbean Netherlands with lower incomes are set to lose their energy allowance starting January 1. During Wednesday evening’s debate on the budget for Kingdom Relations and the BES Fund, Member of Parliament Don Ceder (ChristenUnie) proposed an amendment to prevent this, …
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Dear Editor, As a parent and concerned member of the Saba community, I believe it is important to b…
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LIAT is returning to St Maarten
Liat 2020 is making significant strides in expanding its presence in the region. On Thursday, the ai…
Town Hall Meeting on SZW services – November 4-6
Would you like to learn more about SZW (Social Affairs and Employment) and its services? Join us at …
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24 million euros for food production on islands
The islands in the Caribbean part of the Kingdom are set to receive 24 million euros to increase local food production. The goal is to reduce reliance on costly imports and address high food prices, State Secretary for Kingdom Relations Zsolt Szabó said during the parliamentary debate on the budget …
Read More »Inflation unchanged in Bonaire, Saba, but higher in St. Eustatius
Inflation held steady in Bonaire and Saba during the third quarter of this year, while St. Eustatius saw a slight increase, according to provisional figures released by the Dutch Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) on Wednesday. Consumer goods and services in Bonaire were 2.5% more expensive in the third quarter …
Read More »Dutch MPs worried about budget cuts
According to several Members of the Dutch Second Chamber of Parliament (MPs), although the Dutch cabinet deems good governance in the Caribbean part of the Kingdom of the utmost importance, State Secretary of Kingdom Relations Zsolt Szabo does not set a good example, as the budget cuts break existing agreements. …
Read More »Public Entity Saba Newsletter 04 is online
The Public Entity Saba has published their October 2024 Newsletter. Leading subjects are the future Enrichment Center in St. John’s, the Green Overseas Conference and various workshops held on the Day of Legislation. Click the image to read it online.
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