Queen Wilhelmina Library in Saba hosted its annual spelling bee on January 9 and 10, which ended with the first-ever three-way tie for the top spot. The three winners were Amor van Oosteren (front row, right), Dekora Nicholson (front row, left) and Rayshandra Soleana (front row, centre). A total of …
Read More »11 aspiring KPCN officers start police training on St. Maarten
The official start of the two-year police training for eleven new aspiring officers of the Caribbean Netherlands Police Force KPCN and seven aspiring officers of the St. Maarten Police Force KPSM, took place on St. Maarten, on Monday, January 27, according to a press release from the KPCN. During a …
Read More »DUO to refund allowances not given from 2015-2023
Dutch study financing agency DUO has disclosed the amount that current and former students will be refunded for allowances that were not given under the loan system. This applies to those who were enrolled, for at least one year, in a college or university in the Netherlands between September 2015 …
Read More »Caribbean Netherlands population expected to reach 36,100 by 2035
The population of the Caribbean Netherlands grew by three per cent in 2024, reaching 30,397 residents as of January 1. According to a recent report by Statistics Netherlands CBS, titled The Caribbean Netherlands in Numbers 2024, the population is projected to continue growing, reaching 36,100 residents by 2035, a nineteen …
Read More »Saba resident fed up with pollution caused by govt, backup generator
Saba has been experiencing power outages since last November, which has heightened concerns within the community. The island saw five back-to-back outages early Tuesday morning, which escalated the frustration of one resident in particular. Verna Robinson-Simmons has been a victim of air and noise pollution caused by the fumes and vibrations …
Read More »Secco retires, diocese now led by archbishop
Bishop Luis Secco (77) has retired. The Diocese of Willemstad will be led by Archbishop Jason Gordon of the Archdiocese of Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, during the transition period until a successor is named. The Vatican has appointed Gordon as apostolic administrator. Secco has officially been Bishop of …
Read More »WINAIR and Air France partner to enhance connectivity in the region
WINAIR is pleased to announce the reintroduction of its code-share agreement with Air France, further enhancing connectivity for travellers. This development follows the successful revival of WINAIR’s code-share partnership with Royal Dutch Airlines KLM in November, providing travellers with more convenient options for reaching Caribbean destinations. Under this renewed agreement, …
Read More »Senate approves BES tax changes
Legislation to change tax rates in Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba was approved by the Dutch Senate last Thursday, which has paved the way for the new measures to go into effect on January 1, 2025. With this last legal hurdle now passed, workers in the Caribbean Netherlands will see …
Read More »Saba Warriors shine in U-17 6v6 Friendlies
A last minute U-17 6v6 round of Friendly matches, hosted by Oualichi FC with the support of the St. Maarten Football Federation over the last weekend, brought some exciting football action to Emilio Wilson Park. With teams from St. Maarten and a visiting team from Saba showcasing their skills, the …
Read More »Legal Desk Services on Saba
Last month, Minister of Justice on Sint Maarten, Nathalie Tackling, formerly the provider of Legal Desk services on Saba, made a courtesy visit to the Public Entity Saba and met with Island Governor Jonathan Johnson, Commissioner Bruce Zagers and Department Head of Legal Affairs Devi van Groningen. Attorney Emmely de …
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