During a recent visit to the Caribbean Netherlands, State Secretary of BZK Eddie van Marum of the farmers’ party BBB met with the National Park organisations of Bonaire, Saba, and St. Eustatius (BES islands) to discuss the critical role these organisations play in managing and conserving the region’s unique ecosystems. …
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The Dutch Government and Executive Councils of Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba are discussing options for modernising vehicle registration on the so-called BES islands. Digitisation simplifies inspections and facilitates the purchase and sale of cars. Caretaker State Secretary Eddie van Marum of Digitisation and Kingdom Relations wrote this to the …
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At first glance, Reef on the Rocks reads as a living system rather than a static artwork. Ceramic corals rise, cluster, and flow across the display, creating a sense of growth and quiet movement. The installation invites close inspection: textures ripple, surfaces shift between matte and glossy, and individual elements …
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The BES-Reporter published the following article: The relationship between European Netherlands and Caribbean Netherlands is still characterized by inequality in policy and implementation, with citizens on Bonaire, Saba and Sint Eustatius too often getting stuck in rules and procedures. This is what Reinier van Zutphen says in a podcast by …
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The Party for Progress, Equality and Prosperity (PEP) has provided clarification on remarks made during recent discussions in the Dutch Second Chamber regarding proposed expansions of the Island Councils and Executive Councils in Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba. According to PEP, the matter arose during a meeting on December 16, …
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Collision between a scooter and several people On Monday, the 22nd of December, around 8:10 PM, the central control room received a report of a collision between a scooter and several people at the intersection of E.A. Johnson Road and Mount Scenery Road on Saba. Upon arrival, police found three …
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On 12 December 2025, the Caribbean Netherlands Fire Department (BKCN) welcomed twelve new instructors. The firefighters completed the Basic Instructor training and received the NIPV Basic Instructor diploma. The training was provided over a period of two weeks on St. Eustatius. All participants completed the course successfully. Of the graduates, …
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The Public Entity Saba (PES) is taking significant steps to transform waste management on the island through strategic investments in equipment that enable circular economy practices. These initiatives aim to reduce waste, protect the environment, and create valuable local materials for community use. A New Approach to Waste Management With …
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The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has set the maximum tariffs for electricity and drinking water on Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba for 2026. These tariffs are reviewed annually to ensure that consumers do not pay more than necessary. At the same time, electricity and drinking water companies …
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It is not certain that the bill to expand the executive councils and island councils of Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, and Saba will actually be declared controversial. At the initiative of Mikal Tseggai (GroenLinks-PvdA), a narrow majority in the House of Representatives Committee for Kingdom Relations decided earlier this week to …
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De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) is collaborating with an international provider to install new ATM services on Saba to improve banking accessibility. Status: As of December 19, 2025, the installation has been postponed until the first half of 2026. Original Plan: The machines were initially scheduled for the second half of 2025, and although the hardware has …
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Kingdom Day, observed annually on December 15, remains one of the Netherlands’ least-known public commemorations. This year’s celebration, held at The Hague University of Applied Sciences, marked 71 years since Queen Juliana signed the Charter of the Kingdom and centered on knowledge exchange between science and policy, with a strong …
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On Thursday, 18 December 2025, the trade unions represented in the sector consultation (ABVO, ACOM, NAPB and STrAF) and the Director of Rijksdienst Caribisch Nederland (RCN), acting as chair of the sector consultation, reached further agreements on the employment terms for government employees working for RCN. These agreements fulfil commitments …
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The usually bustling plenary hall of the House of Representatives fell completely silent this afternoon as Heera Dijk (D66) delivered an impressive maiden speech during the debate on Kingdom Relations—one that moved several MPs to tears. Bon tardi, good afternoon, good afternoon for the people of Curacao, Aruba, Bonaire, Sint …
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The discussion on the expansion of the Executive Councils and Island Councils of Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba has been delayed. The Dutch Second Chamber of Parliament’s Committee for Kingdom Relations decided on Wednesday to declare the move “controversial” and leave the decision to the next Dutch government, which could take …
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