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In a debate on the economic development of the Caribbean Netherlands, PVV MP Van Haasen submitted a motion to exclude flights to and from the region from the Netherlands’ planned flight tax increase, set to take effect in 2027. The proposal highlights concerns over the islands’ heavy reliance on air …

The Governments of St. Eustatius and Saba provide the following update regarding the Makana Ferry service and ongoing discussions about its operational funding under the Public Service Obligation (PSO) agreement. The PSO partners include the governments of St. Eustatius, Saba, St. Maarten, and Makana Ferry. As part of the second …

The new interim direc­tor for Saba Comprehensive School (SCS), Marco de Vries, was introduced to parents and members of the community on Wednesday evening during a town-hall meeting hosted by Saba Educational Foundation (SEF). De Vries served as an Interim Director for various schools in the Netherlands for eight years …

Theme 2025: Indispensable links – the power of social initiatives Social organizations play an important role in our society. They identify problems, see where the greatest need lies and offer help where it is most needed. From supporting vulnerable groups, creating meeting places or connecting people with local services. They …

Members of the Dutch Parliament’s Committee on Kingdom Relations are calling for greater transparency re­garding the various mea­sures aimed at improv­ing purchasing power of residents of Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba (BES islands). According to right-wing People’s Party for Free­dom and Democracy VVD Member of Parliament (MP) Aukje de Vries, …

More vis­ible and concrete results are urgently needed for the people of Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba (the BES islands). That was the central message from State Secretary for Digitisation and Kingdom Relations Fe­renc Zsolt Szabo as he pre­sented a progress report to the Dutch Parliament this week on the …

General Principles Dutch regulations apply uniformly to both the European and Caribbean Netherlands (Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba), unless differences in context justify adjustments. While national political associations follow the same rules across the entire Kingdom, decentralized parties in the Caribbean Netherlands require tailored provisions due to distinct administrative, cultural, …

Achieving more noticeable results for residents. Measures to recruit and retain staff more quickly and preparing strategies for economic development. These agreements between State Secretary Szabó (Digitalisation and Kingdom Relations) and the island governments of Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba are included in the progress report on the administrative agreements …

Saba won the silver medal on Sunday at the second event of the 2025 SSS School Games in St. Eustatius. In the first game, Saba beat St. Maarten in the first set 25-20 and 25-22 in the second. Saba fell to Statia in the second match; 11-25 in both the …

We warmly welcome Prime Minister Schoof to Saba, as he makes his introductory visit to the island. PM Schoof will visit two locations of upcoming projects: Black Rocks Harbor and St. John’s Enrichment Center. He will also meet with our esteemed Island Council. PES