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Planned traffic check SABA On Saturday, the 30 th of August, a planned traffic check was conducted on Thais Hill Road on Saba. During the check, 17 vehicles were stopped and checked. One driver was fined for driving without valid insurance and one driver received a warning for not wearing …

The Kingdom Representative for the Caribbean Netherlands (RV) will be granted expanded authority when administrative integrity issues arise on Bonaire, St. Eustatius, or Saba. The representative will also assume a new role in cases where administrative relationships within any of the public entities become disrupted. “The function of the Kingdom …

Are you studying at an educational institution in Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao, the Netherlands, or St. Maarten at SBO (special education)/MBO level 3/4, HBO (higher vocational education) level, or university level? Would you like to take part in an internship or study exchange elsewhere within the Kingdom of the Netherlands for …

Starting in 2026, residents will notice a change in the island’s vehicle license plate system. Following a joint review by the departments of Finance, Legal Affairs, and Public Order & Safety—initiated at the request of the Island Governor—the Executive Council has approved a proposal to revise the use of the …

Cattle Plantation A temporary building permit has been officially approved for a 3,610-square-meter workers’ campsite to support the ongoing development of the Black Rocks Harbor project. The permit, submitted on May 5, 2025, and supplemented with additional documentation through July, received final approval following a comprehensive review by local authorities …

Saba Tourist Bureau has announced September as its Tourism Awareness Month. “This annual initiative high­lights the vital role tourism plays in Saba’s economy, culture and community life, bringing residents, visi­tors and partners together through a diverse line-up of events,” the bureau said in a press release. Since 1980, the United …

Caretaker Dutch State Secretary of Kingdom Rela­tions Eddie van Marum submit­ted the so-called Good Gover­nance Agenda for the Caribbean Netherlands to the Dutch Second Chamber of Parliament on Mon­day. The agenda outlines measures to improve governance and the rule of law in Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba. Its three priorities …

The Dutch Caribbean Police Force (KPCN) has acquired new chassis dynamometer equipment as part of ongoing efforts to improve traffic safety and enforce regulations governing electric vehicles across Bonaire, Saba, and Sint Eustatius. Background In May 2024, the Bonaire Triangle—comprising Public Entity Bonaire, the Prosecutor’s Office, and KPCN—established comprehensive agreements …

Pensioenfonds Caribbean Nederland (PCN) has released its annual results for 2024, demonstrating resilient financial performance despite ongoing global economic uncertainties and geopolitical tensions that characterized the year. It reports 7.8% investment return and concludes a recovery plan. Key Financial Performance The fund’s coverage ratio experienced a modest decline from 129.4% …

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