The Dutch House of Representatives is requesting detailed information on the effects of raising the minimum wage for Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba (BES islands), focusing not only on the impact for residents but also for local businesses. Members of the Parliamentary Committee for Kingdom Relations raised concerns following the publication …
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Scheduled traffic check SABA On Tuesday, the 27th of May, several vehicles were stopped for a traffic check on Samuel A. Charles Street . A number of fines were issued during the check: 5x for driving without a seat belt; 1x for driving without proof of insurance. One driver was …
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A recent legal journal article has issued a pressing call for the modernization of inheritance law in the BES islands (Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, and Saba), which still operate under the archaic Dutch Civil Code of 1838. The current system, described as needlessly complex and inequitable, poses significant challenges for surviving spouses, …
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The Chamber of Commerce & Industry St. Eustatius & Saba (CoC) proudly awarded certificates to 18 participants of the seminar “How to Construct a Successful Business” on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. This event marks the first in a series of training programs and initiatives designed to empower local entrepreneurs and strengthen …
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Island Governor Jonathan Johnson is representing Saba at the second annual Caribbean Climate and Energy Conference, held from May 26–28 in Curaçao. The conference brings together leaders from the six Dutch Caribbean islands and the Netherlands Ministry of Climate Policy and Green Growth to assess progress on regional climate action plans, share …
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Ensuring road safety on Saba remains a top priority for the Island Governor, the Chief Public Prosecutor, the Chief of Police, and the Brigade-Commander of the KMar. These officials meet bimonthly to address strategic matters concerning public order, safety, and law enforcement. In their most recent meeting, they reaffirmed their …
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A number of drivers in St. Eustatius and Saba were issued traffic fines in routine controls by Caribbean Netherlands Police Force KPCN. KPCN checked 12 vehicles on Samuel A. Charles Street in The Bottom, Saba, on Monday. Two drivers were fined for not wearing a seat belt, while a man …
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Today, the House of Representatives approved the law proposal of State Secretary Szabó (Digitalisation and Kingdom Relations) enabling the implementation of the citizen service number (BSN) and facilities of the digital government on Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba. State Secretary Szabó: “Everyone in the Netherlands is entitled to good government …
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The financial administration of the Social Affairs and Employment SZW unit within the National Office for the Caribbean Netherlands RCN remains inadequate, despite years of efforts to correct persistent issues. The General Chamber of Auditors (“Algemene Rekenkamer”) is once again urging immediate and concrete action. The deficiencies jeopardize the proper distribution …
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