In the coming period, Belastingdienst Caribisch Nederland will carry out property valuations on Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba. This is to levy property tax for the period from 1 January 2026 through 31 December 2030. For the levying of property tax, the value of immovable property is reassessed every five …
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On the afternoon of Thursday, the 24th of July, a planned traffic check was conducted on Samuel A. Charles Street on Saba. During the control, four (4) vehicles were checked, and one (1) fine was issued for not wearing a seatbelt. KPCN.
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The 2024 Caribbean Netherlands Student Survey examines the lives of young people aged up to 18 in secondary education and MBO programs across Bonaire, Saba, and St Eustatius. This survey complements the National Youth Monitor conducted by Statistics Netherlands (CBS) and the Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport, which provides …
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Saba has achieved significant global media exposure during the second quarter of 2025, establishing itself as an emerging must-visit destination through strategic media placements and hosted journalist visits. Key Media Highlights The media momentum began with prominent coverage on NYTimes.com as part of a Caribbean island-hopping feature that showcased Saba’s …
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A new survey by CBS of students in the Caribbean Netherlands has revealed significant differences in bullying rates between islands and genders, with girls experiencing higher rates of harassment than boys, particularly on Bonaire and Saba. Key Findings The 2024 Caribbean Netherlands Student Survey, conducted as part of the National …
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Maximum prison sentences for drug-related crimes on Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba (BES islands) will not be raised, as they are already significantly higher than those in the European part of the Netherlands. Caretaker Minister of Justice David van Weel made this clear in response to parliamentary questions from the …
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Overview Inflation on Saba moderated to 4.2 percent in the second quarter of 2025, down from 4.8 percent in the first quarter. Despite this annual decline, quarterly price pressures persisted, with overall prices rising 0.7 percent compared to the previous quarter. Quarterly Price Developments Rising Costs Several sectors experienced significant …
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Parish Hill Trail Rescue Incident Report Incident Summary On Sunday morning, July 20, at approximately 9:20 AM, the central control room received an emergency report regarding an injured hiker on the Parish Hill Trail. The hiker had sustained injuries that rendered her unable to descend the trail independently, necessitating immediate …
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Residents of Bonaire, Saba, and St. Eustatius are often referred to other islands or countries for specialized healthcare. This process is referred to as a medical referral. Have you experienced a medical referral? Were you referred to Aruba, Curaçao, Sint Maarten, Colombia, the Netherlands, or another location for medical treatment? …
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Dear Editor, I am writing to bring to urgent attention a serious accessibility issue affecting disabled passengers traveling on Winair flights throughout the Dutch Kingdom’s territories. Last week, while traveling from Saba to Sint Maarten on a Winair flight, I witnessed a disturbing scene that highlights the inadequate provisions for …
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