Consumer goods and services on Bonaire were 2.5% more expensive in the second quarter (Q2) of 2024 than one year previously. In­flation was therefore down from the first quarter (Q1) of 2024, when it stood at 3.4%. Statistics Netherlands CBS reports this on the basis of the consumer price index …

Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba can once again apply for the Region Deals. For the sixth and final round of the financial stimuli proj­ect, 244.3 million euros has been made available for all the participating regions ­and the Ministry of Hous­ing and Spatial Planning will be accepting applica­tions from August …

The Public Entity Saba (PES) aims to develop a climate adaptation plan for Saba to be ready for current and future climate challenges, with a focus on improving the island’s self-sufficiency and resilience. The first phase of developing the plan is majorly concerned with sharing information and getting stakeholder input …

The BES Childcare Decree to the Childcare Act specifies the rules that are going to apply to quality, data exchange and funding of childcare on Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba (BES). Via Internet consultation, persons and organisations can now give feedback on these rules. The objective is to provide good, …

The public entity of Saba will launch the first phase of its updated website on Monday, which it says is part of ongoing ef­forts to enhance digital ser­vices and accessibility for residents. With the new website, res­idents will now be able to submit applications for per­mits, licences, grants and subsidies …

Saba Grows (Hy­droponics Farm) will com­plete the construction of two new greenhouses by the end of August. One of these greenhouses will be dedicated to expanding hy­droponics production, while the other will serve as a tree nursery for the island’s vital reforestation project. The public entity Saba plans to eventually …

On Friday, July 5, eleven Dutch universi­ties of applied sciences have joined forces to improve the admission and transfer of students from the Caribbean part of the Kingdom to higher education. This because, for many Caribbean students the transition to the Netherlands is a drastic change, and as a result, …

Saba Tourist Bu­reau, in collaboration with St. Martin Tourist Office, recently organised a day trip to Saba for regional and international travel agents. “This initiative aimed to showcase the beauty and hospitality of neighbouring islands and was designed to highlight the island-hop­ping potential while [visit­ing — Ed.] St. Maarten,” Saba Tourist Bureau …

Saba Tourist Bu­reau recently hosted a group of American travel journalists for an exclusive day trip. “This initiative aimed to provide the journalists with a unique and immersive experience of Saba’s rich offerings, from its natu­ral beauty to its cultural heritage and conservation efforts,” the Saba Tourist Bureau said in …