Saba Prices on Saba rose by 2.6% in Q1 2026 compared to Q4 2025, again driven by housing, water, and energy. Electricity became 38.8% more expensive, with both fixed and variable rates rising, as did drinking water prices. Clothing and footwear fell 1.5%. Bonaire Consumer goods and services on Bonaire …
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The report, Strong Foundations for Sustainable Growth, prepared by the advisors of Amsterdam Bureau of Economics, identifies education and skills development as central to Saba’s ability to build a more self-sustaining economy. You know your neighbors. You feel safe. You’re surrounded by nature that people fly across the world to see. Life …
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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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Scheduled Traffic Check SABA On Wednesday, the 22nd of April, a scheduled traffic check was held on JZ Ridge Road on Saba. During the check, fifteen vehicles were stopped and checked, resulting in three fines being issued. • One fine for driving without a valid driver’s license; • One fine …
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Minister Sterk (Long-Term Care, Youth and Sport) is making a five-day working visit to the three Dutch Caribbean islands to get acquainted with local care and welfare institutions and discuss the state of healthcare, youth care, and social services with island governments. The visit concludes on Saba with a meeting …
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The Dutch cabinet is launching Economisch Groeiplatform Carib, a new economic growth platform aimed at strengthening the six Caribbean islands of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The initiative focuses on three priorities: Better governance: strengthening public administration on Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, and Saba, tackling integrity issues, and improving public services …
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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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