The amendment by Don Ceder (ChristenUnie) and Jorien Wuite (D66) to introduce a social minimum in the Caribbean Netherlands as of 1 July 2024 can count on a majority in the House of Representatives. In recent days, several groups have signed the amendment. These are PvdA/GroenLinks, CDA, SP, Partij voor …
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From the 22nd to the 27th of October, Minister Carola Schouten for Poverty Policy, Participation and Pensions, together with Glenn Thodé, chairman of the Caribbean Netherlands Social Minimum Committee, will be on Saba, St. Eustatius and Bonaire. They will speak with stakeholders about the report ‘A dignified existence’ and the …
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The Makana Ferry will due to the passing of Tropical Storm Tammy not be travelling to Saba today. This was Friday, or tomorrow, Saturday, announced by Public Entity Saba on Thursday. Saba’s airport will also be closed on Saturday, which is when the tropical system is expected to pass near …
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In order to ensure that the future childcare compensation is realistic and organizations can continue to provide good childcare, the Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment (SZW) commissioned a study into the costs of childcare in the Caribbean Netherlands. Based on this study, the research agency Amsterdam Bureau for Economics …
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In Q3 2023, consumer goods and services on Bonaire were 1.9 percent more expensive than one year previously. Inflation stood at 4.6 percent in the previous quarter. On St Eustatius, prices decreased by 1.1 percent year on year in Q3, while they increased by 3.3 percent in Q2. On Saba, …
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Prepare for an unparalleled sensory journey as Saba invites you to the much-awaited Rum & Lobster Fest, an immersive celebration of culinary excellence, vibrant music, captivating arts, the raw beauty of nature, and the unmistakable island vibes. Set to take place from November 5th to 12th, 2023, this festival promises …
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DCNA is preparing to host this year’s Big Live Nature Quiz (BLNQ) Kids’ edition. This online nature trivia game is open to all students in primary school in grades 5 and 6 (group 7 and 8 in the Dutch school system) in the Dutch Caribbean. The BLNQ is created to …
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Member of Parliament and spokesperson for Kingdom Relations of GroenLinks Kauthar Bouchallikht has withdrawn from the list of candidates of GroenLinks/PvdA for the upcoming elections of 22 November. Bouchallikht believes her party has paid too little attention to the context of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict over the past week, she wrote …
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“A man said that I could earn money for my family. He helped me to come here but then took my passport away. Now I am being forced to perform hard work 12 hours a day.” This is just one story of someone who has experienced human trafficking. Worldwide, no …
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Special envoy Edison Rijna reported to the State Secretary for Kingdom Relations and Digitalisation Alexandra van Huffelen on his work since his appointment on the 18th of April. The report offers insight into the approach of the envoy for the European Union, and United Nations, and economic development with Latin …
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