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 …

Next week, the Carib­bean Research programme of the Dutch Organisation for Scientific Research NWO will be hosting public meetings on Saba to discuss social issues and research, it was stated in a press release. This because NWO is de­veloping a knowledge agenda with residents of the Caribbe­an part of the …

There has been a change regarding study financing and the child benefit in Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba. Parents with children under eighteen years old who are also receiving study financing will now continue to receive the child benefit, aligning with regulations in the European Netherlands. Under the revised policy, …

The Dutch Authority for Digital Infrastructure has established that Starlink satellite dishes are being used in Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba, but the international internet provider does not hold a concession to operate in the Caribbean Netherlands. “Possessing such a satellite dish is not prohibited. However, it is not permitted …