In Q3 2023, consumer goods and services on Bonaire were 1.9 percent more expensive than one year previously. Inflation stood at 4.6 percent in the previous quarter. On St Eustatius, prices decreased by 1.1 percent year on year in Q3, while they increased by 3.3 percent in Q2. On Saba, …
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Prepare for an unparalleled sensory journey as Saba invites you to the much-awaited Rum & Lobster Fest, an immersive celebration of culinary excellence, vibrant music, captivating arts, the raw beauty of nature, and the unmistakable island vibes. Set to take place from November 5th to 12th, 2023, this festival promises …
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DCNA is preparing to host this year’s Big Live Nature Quiz (BLNQ) Kids’ edition. This online nature trivia game is open to all students in primary school in grades 5 and 6 (group 7 and 8 in the Dutch school system) in the Dutch Caribbean. The BLNQ is created to …
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Member of Parliament and spokesperson for Kingdom Relations of GroenLinks Kauthar Bouchallikht has withdrawn from the list of candidates of GroenLinks/PvdA for the upcoming elections of 22 November. Bouchallikht believes her party has paid too little attention to the context of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict over the past week, she wrote …
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“A man said that I could earn money for my family. He helped me to come here but then took my passport away. Now I am being forced to perform hard work 12 hours a day.” This is just one story of someone who has experienced human trafficking. Worldwide, no …
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Special envoy Edison Rijna reported to the State Secretary for Kingdom Relations and Digitalisation Alexandra van Huffelen on his work since his appointment on the 18th of April. The report offers insight into the approach of the envoy for the European Union, and United Nations, and economic development with Latin …
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Community Development Department Head Rosa Johnson-Hassell (left) visited the National Government Department for Culture and Heritage RCE in Utrecht. A delegation from the public entity Saba visited the Netherlands October 2-10 to have meetings about the social domain that covered topics such as poverty eradication, school buildings, culture funding, the …
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As of January 1st, 2024, there will be new requirements for individuals operating as a vendor, based on a Food Safety Policy. To ensure that permit holders are informed about the new requirements, the Public Entity Saba is organizing an information session to explain what will be required to maintain …
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A four-member delegation, headed by Commissioner Bruce Zagers, was in The Hague from Monday, October 2 to Tuesday, October 10 for meetings with the different ministries and political organizations. There were multiple reasons for going to The Hague at this time, explained Zagers. Meeting with the ministries and political organizations …
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