Residents and visitors of the BES islands—Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, and Saba—may be eligible for compensation in a major legal action against Booking.com over alleged anti-competitive practices that have systematically inflated hotel prices for consumers. The Consumer Competition Claims Foundation has filed a collective lawsuit against the online booking giant, alleging …

The Royal Netherlands Marechaussee and Caribbean Netherlands Police Corps (KPCN) conducted a scheduled traffic enforcement operation on Samuel A. Charles Street on Tuesday, June 24th, from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM. Operation Results During the one-hour operation, officers inspected 12 vehicles and issued three citations: Two violations for driving without …

Secondary Education Support Through SZW Parents and guardians of children entering secondary school in the Caribbean Netherlands this fall can now apply for financial assistance to help cover essential school supplies. The allowance supports costs for uniforms, shoes, school bags, stationery, and other required materials. This program specifically covers secondary …

More than 1,600 young people from the Caribbean territories of the Kingdom of the Netherlands begin their studies in the European Netherlands each year. To ease this significant transition from island-based preparatory education to Dutch higher education, the government has launched a specialized digital tool that provides prospective students and …

Scheduled traffic check. On Friday, the 20th of June, a scheduled traffic check was held on Samuel A. Charles Street on Saba between 4 PM and 5 PM. Eighteen (18) vehicles were checked during the check, with two (2) fines issued. Both fines were issued for not wearing a seatbelt. …

The Island Councils of Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba concluded a landmark Summit on June 16 in The Hague, demonstrating unprecedented unity and shared commitment to addressing the challenges facing the Caribbean Netherlands. The meeting, hosted at Igluu Meetings & Events, exemplified the collaborative spirit that emerges when island communities …

Garbage dump on fire  On Thursday, the 19th of June, around 8 PM, the central control room received a report of a fire at the garbage dump on Saba. Upon arrival, the patrol observed that it was a large fire, which posed a risk of spreading. The fire was concentrated …

Eight islands unite to strengthen cooperation and address shared challenges Saba has joined a groundbreaking partnership of eight Dutch islands, known as the E8, designed to strengthen cooperation and tackle shared challenges across diverse island communities. The collaborative network includes the five Wadden Islands—Texel, Vlieland, Terschelling, Ameland, and Schiermonnikoog—alongside the …