About 14 per cent more people have become dependent on social welfare (“onderstand”) in Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba since the corona-virus crisis. Dutch State Secretary of Social Affairs and Labour Bas van ‘t Wout stated in a letter to the Dutch Parliament late last week that the number of …
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The Ministry of Interior Relations concluded an agreement with WinAir for a temporary flight connection between St. Eustatius and Bonaire. Due to the Covid-19 measures, many regular flight connections in the area were canceled. As a result, the Leeward Islands are poorly connected to the outside world. That is why, …
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For the third time, entrepreneurs in the Caribbean Netherlands can receive a fixed-cost compensation from the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate (EZK). The EZK allowance is for entrepreneurs who are dealing with a loss of turnover due to the corona crisis and who therefore find it more difficult to …
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On November 21st, the finale of the second edition of the UNICEF Children’s Rights Film Festival Caribbean 2020 took place. Bonaire was the host island, however, due to the Corona virus, it was decided that the children from the participating islands would not be physically present on Bonaire. As an …
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The Executive Council will be hosting the official ceremonies marking the 45. anniversary of Saba Day and the 35. anniversary of the Saba flag on Friday, December 4. Under the motto “Lessons of the Past and Actions of our Present Determine our Future” the celebrations will commence at 8:30am with the …
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