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Invasive Species Control Measures

Public Notice The Public Entity Saba informs the general public that intensified invasive species control measures will be carried out from January 29, 2025, to April 1, 2025. These measures include the hunting of roaming livestock and non-native iguanas, as well as the removal of feral cats, rats, and chickens …

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Inflation down on Bonaire, up on St Eustatius and Saba

In the fourth quarter of 2024, consumer goods and services on Bonaire were 1.8 percent more expensive than one year previously. Inflation stood at 2.5 percent in Q3. This is reported by Statistics Netherlands (CBS) based on the consumer price index for the Caribbean Netherlands. On St Eustatius, prices were …

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New Protection Code Provides Support for Domestic Violence 

The introduction of the Protection Code for Domestic Violence and Child Abuse (HGKM) as of the 1st of January 2025, is an important step for the Caribbean Netherlands in addressing domestic violence and child abuse. This new regulation supports professionals and citizens in the Caribbean Netherlands, by focusing on prevention, …

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