The Public Entity Saba is excited to announce a significant initiative to make water more affordable for residents. As part of the annual effort to lower water costs, the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management has allocated additional funding for 2024 under the purchasing power package for the Caribbean Netherlands. …

From July 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024, officers of the Dutch Caribbean Police Force will temporarily wear a dark blue sports shirt combined with a safety vest, instead of the usual black polo shirt with a horizontal yellow stripe. The sports shirt, typically used by officers during sports activities, …

The Ministry of Home Affairs and Kingdom Relations (BZK) and the Association of Dutch Municipalities (VNG) are intensifying their collaboration. A significant development is the establishment of the VNG Caribbean Desk, which will serve the Caribbean Netherlands—Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, and Saba. This desk, co-financed by BZK, will commence operations on …

In recognition of Emancipation Day, July 1st is a civil servant holiday, and all government offices will be closed. Due to this, school bus services will not be operating, and schools will also be closed. We ask all residents to plan accordingly for this holiday. We warmly invite the community to participate …

A huge thank you to our volunteers this morning at Fort Bay for participating in the first day of the island clean-up! Join us tomorrow from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Hell’s Gate (Meeting Point: Bus stop) as we unite to keep Saba beautiful and pristine! Be a part …

Winair wants to operate four extra weekly flights between Sint Maarten and Curaçao, but the Curaçao authorities only permit this for two weeks. This decision comes as a surprise to Winair, director Hans van de Velde told Luchtvaartnieuws.nl. Currently, Winair flies seven times a week to and from Curaçao, with …

New rules for residency and work on Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba will come into effect from Monday, July 1. These changes are necessary due to the increase in the minimum wage and to ensure that the income requirements align with the current standard of living and cost of living. …

The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Kingdom Relations bids a heartfelt farewell to Chris Johnson, who has commanded our Philipsburg office for several years. We honor his invaluable contributions in connecting people and bridging two distinct worlds. Chris has adeptly explained the intricacies of The Hague to Philipsburg and communicated …

In recent weeks, comprehensive multidisciplinary inspections were conducted at the ports of Saba and St. Eustatius. These inspections involved thorough checks of all arriving passengers, their luggage, and the crew of the Makana Ferry, as well as the ferry itself. Additionally, similar multidisciplinary inspections were carried out at two construction …