Starting 11 November 2025, residents of Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba will receive a citizen service number (BSN). Following approval by both the House of Representatives and the Senate, the Civil Affairs Departments of the three islands can now issue BSNs to their residents. During the BSN collection weeks, which …
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The economy of Bonaire grew by 6.3 percent in 2023, driven primarily by growth in the construction, energy, and accommodation & food services sectors. Meanwhile, the economy of St. Eustatius contracted slightly by 0.5 percent, while Saba experienced a 1.6 percent contraction, mainly due to declines in education and public …
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Dear Social NGOs on Saba, We are pleased to announce our upcoming visit to Saba, where we will be hosting an information session on the funding policies of our three cooperating foundations: Oranje Fonds, Kansfonds, and Kinderpostzegels. Information Session Details Date: Friday, October 10th, 2025 Time: 3:30 PM Location: Eugenius …
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The Public Entity Saba announces significant improvements to student financial assistance for students from Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, and Saba (BES islands). Recent comprehensive studies of the Student Finance Act BES revealed critical gaps in current funding levels. The research confirmed that existing student finance amounts are insufficient to cover both …
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Eight dedicated volunteers from Saba and St. Eustatius (Statia) have completed an intensive Search and Rescue (SAR) Craft Operations Course delivered by the Royal Netherlands Sea Rescue Institution (KNRM) during the week of September 8, 2024. The comprehensive training was hosted at CITRO, a volunteer rescue organization in Curaçao that …
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The Netherlands Ministry of Defence concluded its annual hurricane emergency response exercise called “Calm Horizon” on Sint Maarten, Saba, and Sint Eustatius. Over the past two weeks, military personnel trained with local security partners to increase their readiness and strengthen cooperation, to deploy troops quickly and effectively after a hurricane …
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Dear residents of Saba, With this message, I would like to address the community on the ongoing situation surrounding the tragic passing of Sheldon Johnson. On Friday evening, September 12th, a terrible shooting took place. Around 9:00 p.m., the police received a report of the incident. When they arrived, they …
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Direct Transatlantic Cable Between the Caribbean and the Netherlands Deemed Unfeasible Due to €300 Million Cost. A proposed direct transatlantic cable connecting the Caribbean Netherlands with European Netherlands has been deemed unfeasible due to its estimated cost of nearly €300 million, according to the Dutch government. Government Response to Parliamentary …
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On Monday, September 22, representatives of the Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute (KNMI) will be on Saba for a work visit. The program includes a morning meeting with Island Governor Jonathan Johnson and an afternoon session with Island Secretary Bram Streppel as well as meetings with other stakeholders. The visit is …
Read More »Public violence SABA On Wednesday, the 17th of September, at around 4:10 PM, the central control room received a report of a fight on Pasture Road on Saba. When the police arrived, the fight was over and the other party had fled. It appeared that a man had been assaulted …
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