The Dutch education implementation agency DUO (Dienst Uitvoering Onderwijs) is expanding its services across the Caribbean, strengthening both digital accessibility and student preparation programmes in St. Maarten, Aruba, Curacao and the Caribbean Netherlands. DUO has offered video consultations with staff in the Netherlands since the COVID-19 period, allowing (former) students …
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The VVD faction in the Dutch House of Representatives has revived a legislative proposal aimed at making it easier for Caribbean countries within the Kingdom of the Netherlands to pursue independence. MP Renate den Hollander (VVD) informed the Speaker of the House that she will take over the defence of …
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Following the announcement of the establishment of an official Monuments Council for the island of Saba on March 3, 2026, the Public Entity Saba has taken the next step in strengthening heritage protection. On April 21, 2026, the introductory meeting of the newly formed Monuments Council was held, marking the …
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The Talent Ontwikkel Programma Caribisch Nederland (TOP CN) for Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba (BES islands) is set to relaunch in September 2026, offering a one-year work and training opportunity for recently graduated professionals with Caribbean roots. Applications for the 2026-2027 TOP CN traineeship officially opened on Wednesday, April 22. …
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There will be no oil extraction near Saba. Minister of Climate and Green Growth Stientje van Veldhoven stated this tonight during the parliamentary debate on the cabinet measures to mitigate the consequences of rising oil and fuel prices. Member of Parliament Frederik Jansen (Forum for Democracy) pointed out the presence …
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The management of Sacred Heart School on Saba is no longer under intensified supervision by the Ministry of Education and Emancipation. This was announced by State Secretary Judith Tielen. In 2024, intervention was decided upon after the Education Inspectorate reported structural mismanagement: the management had for a long time fallen …
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Students from the Saba Comprehensive School have safely arrived in the Netherlands, marking the next step in their educational study trip. The group, consisting of Form 4 Academic and Vocational students, travelled via St. Maarten and Paris before landing at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol earlier this week. The trip is aimed …
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On April 16, eleven participants successfully obtained their certificates for the tailor-made Training Programme for Dementia Case Manager Caribbean. This intensive thirteen-month programme brought together healthcare professionals from Saba, Sint Maarten, Sint Eustatius and Bonaire with the aim of strengthening dementia care in the region. The training focused on three …
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Secondary school students from the three Dutch Windward Islands competed in the so-called SS S School Games in Saba over the weekend, with St. Eustatius emerging on top in dodgeball and Saba narrowly edging out St. Maarten in the soccer final. Girls’ teams took the court at Princess Juliana Sports Field …
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On April 7, 2026, State Secretary for Kingdom Relations and Internal Affairs Eric van der Burg was welcomed to Saba by Island Governor Jonathan Johnson. The delegation also included Director of Kingdom Relations, René Bagchus. A meeting was held between the delegation and Island Governor Johnson, Commissioner Bruce Zagers and …
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