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Total Lunar Eclipse Visible Friday morning 

Tonight, skywatchers in the Caribbean Netherlands will witness a spectacular total lunar eclipse. This phenomenon occurs when the Moon passes fully into Earth’s shadow, taking on a striking reddish hue. The eclipse begins at 01:09 AM with a partial phase, gradually darkening the Moon. By 02:25 AM, the Moon will …

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Talent Development Programme Caribbean Netherlands kicks off

The Talent Development Programme Caribbean Netherlands (TOP CN) has officially launched. TOP CN is a one-year work and training programme especially for recently graduated professionals with roots on Bonaire, St. Eustatius, or Saba. Trainees who participate in TOP CN will work at a government organisation like the Public Entity or …

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KMAR officer Vernisha Robinson welcomed back to Saba

On March 9th, Saba welcomed back Vernisha Robinson, a recent graduate of the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee (KMar) training. Upon her arrival, Robinson was met with many cheers of celebration from family and friends and was presented with a bouquet by Island Governor Jonathan Johnson and Acting Island Governor Shamara Nicholson. …

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Infrastructure Funding Challenges in Caribbean Netherlands

The Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations sought insight into the financial challenges of maintaining and upgrading physical infrastructure in the Caribbean Netherlands (Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba). Many infrastructure assets are in poor condition, and the current funding system does not provide adequate financial support for maintenance and …

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Wouter Veenendaal officially accepts professor chair Kingdom Relations

Prof. Dr. Wouter Veenendaal, a professor by special appointment in Kingdom Relations and associate professor of comparative politics at the Institute of Political Science of Leiden University, held his inaugural speech yesterday, Monday. Veenendaal held his inaugural speech as holder of the professor chair Democratic Representation in the Kingdom. Ministry …

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PCN Board Inspects Saba Projects, Plans New Investments

A delegation from the board of the Pension Fund Caribbean Netherlands (PCN) recently visited Saba to tour several projects funded or co-financed by the organization. The visit highlighted ongoing developments and future plans aimed at supporting the island’s growth. The delegation made stops at key sites, including the future Scenery …

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