On Tuesday, September 10, the Caribbean Netherlands Fire Department BKCN and the Caribbean Netherlands Police Force KPCN signed an important cooperation agreement aimed at improving operational information provision and information exchange between the two emergency services. This agreement marks a significant step in strengthening the collaboration between BKCN and KPCN. The …
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The Dutch government wants to adjust the tax system of Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba for it to become more straightforward and more in line with the Dutch tax system. The cabinet also wishes to distribute the burden more evenly. This proposal was sent to the House of Representatives on …
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After months of uncertainty, Public Entity Saba received positive news today with the presentation of the 2025 budget: the central government of the Netherlands is providing additional funding for the construction of a hurricane-resistant and future-proof harbor on Saba. With this additional budget, the Public Entity Saba can soon award …
Read More »A serious car accident on Spring Bay Road in Saba has left one person injured. The driver was travelling downhill on the road around 11:35am Saturday when they experienced a brake failure and lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle then plummeted roughly 30 metres down the hill, eventually coming …
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The Dutch Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) has asked residents of Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba to participate in its labour force survey, which runs from September to December. CBS has chosen a random sample of 1,126 households in Bonaire, 538 in St. Eustatius and 545 in Saba, where its …
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In August, the Public Entity Saba hosted a butcher training, providing five participants with the opportunity to enhance their butchering skills and elevate their expertise. Throughout a two-day training, participants were guided through the precise techniques required for butchering various types of animals. Emphasis was placed on adhering to restaurant …
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–But active conditions to be expected.– Although the Atlantic hurricane season should currently be at its peak, it has been unexpectedly quiet. However, there are many conditions that indicate that the latter part of the hurricane season is going to be active, states the Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute KNMI in …
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By Dimetri Whitfield Two shipping companies in Saba have been scrambling for more than a week to transport hundreds of pounds of stranded parcels and air mail after St. Maarten’s government-owned airline Winair imposed a strict 20-kilogramme cargo limit. Island Communication Services (ICS) and Saba Educational Services (SES), the local …
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Questions posed by Members of the Dutch Second Chamber of Parliament (MPs) demonstrate support for the government’s efforts aimed at improving livelihood security in the Caribbean Netherlands. This not only includes increasing incomes on Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba, but also improving the social security system. This was stated by …
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Usually stationed in Curaçao, the Zr. Ms. Pelikaan plays a pivotal role in supporting the Dutch military’s operations and exercises throughout the Dutch Caribbean territories. The vessel is also equipped to deliver critical assistance during natural disasters, including hurricanes. This Saturday, Commander Max Borsboom hosted a reception aboard the Zr. …
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