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Dutch govt, delays response to BES child abuse questions

The Dutch government has requested more time to respond to parliamentary questions regarding child abuse on Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba (BES islands), citing delays in gathering the nec­essary information. The same delay applies to questions about crimi­nal cases involving minors across the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom, including the autonomous …

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BES islands utilities gathered in Bonaire

Utilities providers from the so-called BES Islands (Bo­naire, St. Eustatius and Saba) gathered in Bonaire last week for a series of meetings with the Nether­lands Authority for Con­sumers & Markets (ACM), to focus on regulations and tariff policy for the coming years. Representatives from Sta­tia Utility Company Stuco, Saba Electric …

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Diver Dies Off Coast of Saba

The KPCN reports that on Wednesday, June 11th, at approximately 9:30 AM, the central control room received a report of a diver who had fallen ill near Saba. Police and ambulance services were immediately dispatched to Fort Bay Harbor in anticipation of the vessel’s arrival, which was transporting the individual. …

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Healthcare Commissioners and ZJCN Strengthen Regional Partnerships Through Hospital Visits

The healthcare commissioners of the Caribbean Netherlands, together with Zorg en Jeugd Caribisch Nederland (ZJCN), have concluded a productive working visit to partner hospitals across the region. The delegation engaged with key facilities, including: St. Maarten Medical Center (SMMC) Curaçao Medical Center (CMC) Hospital Nobo Otrobanda (HOH) and Instituto Medico …

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Slavernij Fonds (€100 Million) to Open in Mid-August

Minister of the Interior and Kingdom Relations Judith Uitermark announced on Wednesday evening during a committee debate on addressing the legacy of slavery that the €100 million Slavernij Fonds (Slavery Fund) will open in mid-August. The fund, equally distributed across three regions, will support projects aimed at raising awareness, fostering healing, …

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Temporary Closure of Black Rocks Harbor Road & Giles Quarter Trail

The Public Entity Saba informs the general public that due to recent vandalism and ongoing construction in the Giles Quarter area, Black Rocks Harbor Road and Giles Quarter Trail will be fully closed effective June 16, 2025, until further notice. This closure is necessary to: Prevent unauthorized access to active construction …

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