In 2025, residents of Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba will receive a citizen service number (burgerservicenummer), commonly abbreviated as BSN. This BSN is a unique 9-digit personal identifier linked to your data. Your Unique Personal Number The BSN enables you to conduct official business with government authorities online, anytime and …
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Researchers from Van Hall Larenstein University of Applied Sciences have released laboratory-reared Diadema antillarum sea urchins onto Saban reefs as part of an innovative coral reef restoration experiment. The initiative represents a significant step forward in reef restoration research, one of the university’s key research themes, which focuses on developing …
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On 5 August 2025, Minister Mona Keijzer of Housing and Spatial Planning launched the internet consultation for the Housing Act BES. This bill aims to ensure the building of more affordable social housing in the Caribbean Netherlands. The bill allows housing foundations to apply for admission as an admitted institution …
Read More »Arrest for Assault On Monday, the 4th of August, around midnight, a 39-year-old man with the initials S.C.N.N. was arrested on Lambert Hassell Road on Saba for assault. The case is currently under investigation. KPCN
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A group of Saban students arrived in the Netherlands on Sunday, August 3, 2025, to begin their higher education journey, marking another milestone in the island’s commitment to educational advancement. The students participated in the comprehensive Off the Rock Student Support Program over recent weeks, a series of preparatory workshops …
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The Court of First Instance in Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba has convicted a former police officer for unlawfully pointing his service weapon at several people during a New Year’s party in Saba following a scuffle with a civilian. Gideon Makaai (31) was found guilty on Thursday for threatening and …
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Jonas “Lazzy Boy” Charles was crowned Saba Carnival’s Road March King on Wednesday after an energetic performance of his song “Unbothered”. A long-time Road March competitor, Lazzy Boy championed the night, garnering a total of 213 points from the judges. His competition included Cheyenne “Soca Queen” Geerman, whose song, “We …
Read More »On Wednesday, the 30th of July, around 6:00 AM, a 26-year-old man with the initials T.J.H. was arrested on Under The Hill Road on Saba for vandalism and making death threats. The case is currently under investigation.
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The first set of focus group discussions in the “Where Culture Lives” research project have been completed at Saba Heritage Center in Windwardside, which the researchers say is a milestone in the project’s mission to map and better understand cultural and heritage practices across the six Dutch Caribbean islands. The …
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Team Saba’s Under-18 basketball squad delivered an outstanding performance during the 3×3 basketball tournament finals at Stadium Bijlmer Arena in Amsterdam on Saturday, July 26th. The young athletes secured victories in two of their three matches, showcasing their skill and determination on an international stage. The team dominated their opening …
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In the coming period, Belastingdienst Caribisch Nederland will carry out property valuations on Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba. This is to levy property tax for the period from 1 January 2026 through 31 December 2030. For the levying of property tax, the value of immovable property is reassessed every five …
Read More »On the afternoon of Thursday, the 24th of July, a planned traffic check was conducted on Samuel A. Charles Street on Saba. During the control, four (4) vehicles were checked, and one (1) fine was issued for not wearing a seatbelt. KPCN.
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The 2024 Caribbean Netherlands Student Survey examines the lives of young people aged up to 18 in secondary education and MBO programs across Bonaire, Saba, and St Eustatius. This survey complements the National Youth Monitor conducted by Statistics Netherlands (CBS) and the Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport, which provides …
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Saba has achieved significant global media exposure during the second quarter of 2025, establishing itself as an emerging must-visit destination through strategic media placements and hosted journalist visits. Key Media Highlights The media momentum began with prominent coverage on NYTimes.com as part of a Caribbean island-hopping feature that showcased Saba’s …
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A new survey by CBS of students in the Caribbean Netherlands has revealed significant differences in bullying rates between islands and genders, with girls experiencing higher rates of harassment than boys, particularly on Bonaire and Saba. Key Findings The 2024 Caribbean Netherlands Student Survey, conducted as part of the National …
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