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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The unveiling of the new Carnival logo captivated attendees, showcasing a vibrant and dynamic design that reflects Saba’s breathtaking landscapes, from its towering hills to its dazzling underwater world. At the heart of the imagery is the tropic bird, a powerful symbol of the island’s unbridled energy and deep-rooted connection …
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During yesterday’s Central Committee meeting, Commissioner of Education Eviton Heyliger called on all Island Council members to actively fulfill their responsibilities in supporting the continued development of education on Saba, particularly regarding the governance of the Saba Comprehensive School (SCS). In recent months, the Public Entity Saba (PES) has worked …
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A group photo of the training’s participants. Members of Saba government’s Public Health and Sport Department attended a training session in St. Maarten last week on the BLOC assessment, a motor skills test for children that is implemented on the island. This event, held on May 1112, was organised by …
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The Dutch House of Representatives has voted in favour of a motion to exclude the Caribbean territories of the Kingdom from a planned increase in airline tax for long-haul flights. The motion was introduced by far-right Party for Freedom PVV Member of Parliament (MP) Peter van Haasen. The motion received …
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The Royal Netherlands Marechaussee has recently established a direct connection to Interpol’s international database for use at the airports of Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba. This integration allows travel documents to be automatically cross-checked against Interpol’s global criminal investigation systems during the scanning process. This development significantly strengthens border security …
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The site BES-Reporter wrote that PEP party leader and Island Council member Saskia Matthew has issued an official statement explaining her absence from the Saba Island Council’s Central Committee meetings on May 20 and 21, while sharply criticizing what she describes as procedural violations and a lack of democratic engagement …
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A recent scientific discovery has raised new concerns for biodiversity and public health in the Dutch Caribbean. Researchers Matthijs P. van den Burg (Burg Biologica) and Adolphe 0. Debrot (Wageningen University) have identified the soft-bodied tick Ornithodoros puertoricensis on iguanas across St. Maarten, Saba and St. Eustatius, the first time …
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