Dutch Minister of Justice and Security David van Weel has appointed two new members to the Guardianship Council of the Caribbean Netherlands, effective April 1. E. Nicolaas (Bonaire) and A.D. Duinkerken (Saba) have officially taken up their roles in this unpaid capacity. The recruitment process for a representative from St. …
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St. Eustatius Island Governor Alida Francis and Saba Island Governor Jonathan Johnson travelled to Curacao recently to discuss good governance, economic development and sound financial management with Dutch State Secretary of Kingdom Relations and Digitalisation Zsolt Szabo. The meetings were part of Szabo’s visit to Curaçao and Aruba. Francis and Johnson reportedly discussed strengthening …
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Members of Parliament (MPs) from St. Maarten will join members of the Island Councils of Saba and St. Eustatius this week for the first official SSS Cooperative Consultation, scheduled to take place on Saba April 15-17. The meeting marks a historic milestone in efforts to strengthen regional ties between the …
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Emerald Cruises has officially concluded a successful cruise season on Saba, marking the first visits of their stunning boutique vessel, Emerald Sakara, to the island. Throughout the season, Emerald Sakara made four calls to Saba, introducing guests to the island’s natural beauty and unique charm. Spanning 361 feet and accommodating …
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The core message of the campaign is: Together Against Human Trafficking: Our Islands, Our Responsibility. See it. Report it. In 2025, Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba (BES islands) are intensifying efforts to combat human-trafficking and -smuggling. A campaign began earlier this year with networking events on Saba and St. Eustatius …
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The Council of Ministers has approved a proposal to amend aviation legislation in the Caribbean Netherlands, allowing the operation of unmanned aerial vehicles (drones). The changes to the BES Air Traffic Decree, Flight Operations Decree, Aircraft Decree 200B, and Aviation Licensing Decree establish a “robust regulatory framework“ for safe drone flights on Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba, …
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Last week, Ingrid Holaman, a representative of Beyond Kultura Events Foundation (BKEF), distributed two new book titles to schools in St. Maarten, Saba and St. Eustatius. The first book was the English version of “Van Slavernij naar Vrijheid”, or “From Slavery to Freedom” in English, which was published by BKEF …
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The temporary pause in orthodontic care is not related to the quality of care provided, but rather to regulatory requirements that apply to all healthcare professionals who practice on the BES islands. The State Secretary for Youth, Prevention and Sport, Vincent Karremans, promised to investigate the procedure of the BES exemption …
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Saba made a strong impression at the St. Maarten / St. Martin Annual Regional Tradeshow (SMART 2025), held from March 31st to April 4th, 2025, reinforcing its position in the Caribbean tourism market and fostering valuable connections with global travel trade professionals. The event gathered tour operators, travel agents, writers, and event planners from …
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Last week, fire chiefs from Curaçao, Aruba, Sint Maarten, and the Caribbean Netherlands (Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba) convened for a two-day meeting, joined by representatives from the Netherlands Fire Department and the National Fire Academy. The discussions focused on reinforcing collaboration and establishing new agreements for the future. This …
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