Private companies on the BES islands are losing employees to government positions that offer substantially better working conditions, prompting calls for expanded collective labor agreements to level the playing field. A new study by SEO Economic Research and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, commissioned by the Dutch Ministry of Social Affairs and …
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From the start, the project followed an inclusive and participatory process, engaging the true experts on playgrounds—the children themselves. Project Managers Lauren Risley and Pim Reichwein visited several classes at Sacred Heart School to host interactive brainstorming sessions in which students shared their creative ideas for the new playground. Based …
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An important step was taken today to provide children on Saba and St. Eustatius with more and higher-quality places to play. In The Hague, Jantje Beton, the Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport (VWS), and the Public Entity Saba (OLS) and Public Entity St. Eustatius (OLE) signed the Playgrounds Agreement …
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In honour of the late firefighter Sheldon Johnson, the Caribbean Netherlands Fire Department BKCN held a ceremony in Saba on Tuesday afternoon to unveil a nameplate, “Shelly-1”, which has been placed on his favourite fire truck. His immediate family and colleagues were in attendance. Johnson, who was shot and killed …
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Stories came alive across Saba and St. Eustatius as students from University of St. Martin’s (USM’s) Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education (BAE) programme hosted a Mini Reading Festival that left children smiling, teachers inspired, and entire communities connected through the magic of books. Led by UVI@USM administrator Marva Sam, the USM …
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The State Secretary of the Interior and Kingdom Relations would like to invite interested persons to apply for the function of: Island Governor for the Public Entity of Saba (circa 2,158 inhabitants). Appointment process The Island Governor will be appointed by royal decree for a period of six years, after …
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In November, people with a DUO student debt will receive a message about their monthly instalment for 2026. While some may be able to lower this amount by submitting their income details to DUO, not everyone is aware of this. That is why DUO will be visiting Saba on Monday, …
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The team from “Navigator” celebrate on stage after winning the 14th Annual SXM Wahoo Fishing tournament Saturday night. (Robert Luckock photo) ”Navigator” from Saba emerged the champion boat when results were tallied at the 14th Annual SXM Wahoo Fishing tournament organised by St. Maarten Sport Fishing Foundation on Saturday night at …
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St Maarten, St Martin St. Kitts, Nevis, Saba and Statia have joined forces to launch “4 Islands One Escape,” a new multi-destination tourism initiative offering travellers a seamless island-hopping experience across five Caribbean destinations. The programme was officially launched on Friday, October 31, at the St. Maarten Tourism Bureau, with …
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Starting the 11th of November, every resident of Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba will receive their own personal Citizen Service Number (BSN). The pick-up weeks run from November 11th to December 4th. During this time, everyone can pick up their BSN letter without an appointment at the designated locations. To …
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