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On Thursday, 18 December 2025, the trade unions represented in the sector consultation (ABVO, ACOM, NAPB and STrAF) and the Director of Rijksdienst Caribisch Nederland (RCN), acting as chair of the sector consultation, reached further agreements on the employment terms for government employees working for RCN. These agreements fulfil commitments …

The usually bustling plenary hall of the House of Representatives fell completely silent this afternoon as Heera Dijk (D66) delivered an impressive maiden speech during the debate on Kingdom Relations—one that moved several MPs to tears. Bon tardi, good afternoon, good afternoon for the people of Curacao, Aruba, Bonaire, Sint …

The discussion on the expansion of the Executive Councils and Island Councils of Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba has been delayed. The Dutch Second Chamber of Parliament’s Committee for Kingdom Rela­tions decided on Wednesday to declare the move “controversial” and leave the decision to the next Dutch government, which could take …

The website BES-Reporter has announced that the Makana ferry service connecting Sint Maarten, Saba, and St. Eustatius will continue operating through 2027, following an extension of a Dutch government subsidy. This is stated in the progress report on economic development and self-reliance submitted to the House of Representatives by State …

The Dutch bank ING intends to begin offering banking services on Saba and St. Eustatius by the end of 2026, improving access to essential financial services for residents, businesses, and local governments. Customers will be able to manage their daily personal and business banking in U.S. dollars, and ING aims …

On December 4, 2025, Saba Electric Company N.V. (SEC) marked a major milestone by signing the contract for its Renewable Energy Phase 3 Project, advancing its vision for a sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy future. SEC Managing Director Mark Zagers and Dr. David Kaul, Vice President of Engineering and Operations …