As a direct outcome of the BES Summit held in Saba on February 12, the Island Councils of Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba have jointly sent a protest letter to Dutch State Secretary of Kingdom Relations and Digitisation Zsolt Szabo. This letter addresses concerns raised by Szabo’s letter to the …
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RTL4’s popular TV show Sky High is set to showcase the stunning SSS islands, including the hidden gem of Saba, in its upcoming season. This exciting feature will shine a spotlight on the island’s unparalleled natural beauty, vibrant culture, and the warm hospitality of its community, solidifying Saba’s reputation as a must-visit …
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Following the BES Summit held on February 12, 2025, on Saba, the Island Councils of Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, and Saba have united to submit a formal joint response to the State Secretary of Kingdom Relations. This action comes in direct reaction to the State Secretary’s correspondence dated February 6, 2025, …
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The Dutch government has announced a landmark proposal to better protect citizens’ fundamental rights by abolishing the ban on testing laws against the Constitution and establishing a specialized constitutional court. This reform will empower individuals to challenge laws they believe infringe upon their constitutional rights, ensuring a stronger safeguard for …
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Last Wednesday, around 5:00 pm, passengers scheduled to travel from St. Maarten to Saba and Statia were informed of a technical issue that prevented the vessel from departing. The announcement was met with frustration, particularly for those traveling to Statia for important life events—a funeral and a wedding—both set to …
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The Public Entity Saba is preparing for International Women’s Day 2025. They want to honor and celebrate the incredible women who have shaped Saba’s past—those who are no longer with us but whose legacies continue to inspire us every day. Do you have a mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, niece, or …
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Enhanced Support for Technical Education on Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, and Saba Schools on Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, and Saba are set to benefit from increased financial support aimed at bolstering technical education. This investment will empower schools to enhance their technical programs and better align them with the evolving demands of …
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Given the rising cost of living, as highlighted in the recent Quick Scan report, it is imperative to identify and implement strategies that not only reduce expenses for residents but also foster sustainable economic growth. In this context, representatives from the Public Entity Saba (PES) recently participated in the Dutch Caribbean Meets Panama …
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A majority in the Second Chamber has rejected the idea of allowing European Dutch citizens to reside in the Caribbean Netherlands (Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, and Saba) without a time limit. A motion proposing this change, introduced by PVV member Peter van Haasen, only garnered support from his own party and …
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The Dutch government has announced that it will allocate 1 million euros to support residents of the Caribbean Netherlands (Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, and Saba) who receive an income under the “Inkomensondersteuning Armlastige en Aan Armoede Grenzende gezinnen (Iaag)” scheme. This funding is part of a broader 60-million-euro National Energy Emergency …
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