Today, the Council for Law Enforcement publishes the State of Law Enforcement Caribbean Netherlands 2024. In the report, the Council expresses its appreciation for the efforts of judicial chain partners and the progress that has been made at various organisations individually and in their cooperation. In doing so, the Council …
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Renovations and restoration to The Hyacinth House, located in the heart of Windwardside, have begun this week. Hyacinth House is a historic Saban cottage located in the heart of Windwardside on the island of Saba. Owned by the Public Entity Saba, this traditional wooden structure is undergoing significant restoration in …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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, …
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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 …
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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, …
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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 …
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