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Gary’s pond an alternative to Cove Bay?

The Public Entity Saba will commence dredging operations at Gary’s Pond beginning Monday, July 7, 2025. This maintenance project is scheduled for completion by week’s end. The government thinks that Gary’s Pond continues to provide an excellent alternative to Cove Bay for recreational activities, as it remains largely unaffected by …

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Caribbean Netherlands Employment Grows 12% in 2024

The Caribbean Netherlands experienced significant employment growth in 2024, with the employed labor force (aged 15 to 74) reaching 17,500 people—a 12% increase from 2022. This growth was driven primarily by Bonaire, while Saba saw modest gains and St. Eustatius experienced a decline, according to the latest Caribbean Netherlands Labour …

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Sargassum Seaweed Accumulation in Cove Bay area

PES wishes to inform the public that we are actively monitoring the current accumulation of sargassum seaweed, particularly in the Cove Bay area. Reports indicate that this year’s sargassum influx has been more abundant than in previous years and has arrived earlier than expected. Residents of lower Hell’s Gate are …

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State Secretary Van Marum aims to improve anti-poverty measures BES

The Dutch government is working to improve coordination and policy alignment in its fight against poverty on Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba (BES islands), according to care­taker State Secretary for Kingdom Relations Eddie van Marum. In a detailed update to Par­liament, Van Marum out­lined ongoing and upcoming measures following recom­mendations …

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Dutch regulator adjusts electricity tariffs for Caribbean Netherlands

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers & Markets (ACM) has updated maximum electricity tariffs for the Caribbean Netherlands, effective July 1, 2025. The changes reflect adjustments based on higher-than-expected oil prices compared to December 2024 estimates. Average household impacts vary by island: Bonaire and Saba will see monthly increases of approximately …

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Central Committee and Island Council Meetings – July 10th

Public Notice: Central Committee Meeting Date: Thursday, July 10th, 2025 Time: 2:00 PM Location: Government Administration Building, Saba The Central Committee of the Public Entity Saba cordially invites the public to attend its upcoming meeting. The agenda is as follows: Agenda Opening Approval of the Agenda Approval of Minutes Central Committee Meeting (CCM) …

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BES electricity tariffs changed

Dutch competition author­ity ACM has reset the maximum tariffs for electricity distribution in the Caribbean Netherlands. As of July 1, the average household in Bonaire and Saba will now pay about US $2 more per month, while the average house­hold in St. Eustatius will pay about $3 less. “The changes …

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