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Formal Search Concludes for Erik Matthijsen

Over the past week, several teams have worked tirelessly to coordinate and carry out our search for Mr. Erik Matthijsen, who went missing while hiking on Wednesday May 13. He was last seen in the Well’s Bay area. Despite extensive and intense efforts, searchers have not found him. In consultation with the crisis team, we have made the difficult decision to conclude the search for Erik. “This is not the outcome that any of us have wished for,” said Island Governor Jonathan Johnson. “Our thoughts and sympathy remain with Erik’s family, friends, and colleagues and all those who know him. While the search as of today is concluded, we hope that in due time, there will be a final closure to this tragedy.” We also extend our gratitude to everyone involved in the search, including the USAR.NL team, the police department, the fire department, the Saba Conservation Foundation, the Ministry of Defense, the Dutch Marines, the Ministry of VWS, the fire department of Saint Martin, the Dutch Caribbean Coast Guard, the Ministry of Justice and Security and the National Crisis Center, the Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations, the Recherche Samenwerkingsteam, Hanab Connectivity Solutions and all its subcontractors working on the Mt. Scenery Tower Project, and all the local volunteers and partners. Out of consideration for Erik’s loved ones, we ask for your understanding and respect during this difficult time. If at any point in time, you or someone you know comes across anything related to or believed to be related to Erik Matthijsen, we urge you to reach out to the local police at 911 immediately.  Timeline 13 May – Local authorities received reports of a missing hiker: Erik Matthijssen. He had last been seen at around 11 a.m. in the Wells Bay area and did not return to his accommodation. Matthijssen is a medic on the team of the contractor hired by the Ministry of Defense to work on the Mount Scenery Tower project. Initial searches were made in the evening on the roads from Fort Bay towards Well’s Bay, as well as with thermal imaging drones. The use of the drones carried on well into the night and restarted in the early morning of the next day. 14 May – 4 ground teams (consisting of 6 people each) went along trails in the identified search area. Drones were extensively used to check areas that the ground teams could not cover. At the same time, a Coast Guard team that had been stationed in Sint Eustatius began searching coastal areas from their boat along with drone assistance. Additionally, the Coast Guard flew over with the DASH patrol airplane to get a better aerial view. The helicopter of the Mt. Scenery Project did the same. Marines from the Detachment on Sint Maarten arrived in the afternoon and immediately proceeded onto the trails to support the search. 15 May – At around 5:15 a.m., Marines continued the search using thermal drones in identified areas with support of local teams. Search efforts continued throughout the day, including with support from the helicopter from the Mt. Scenery Project and the medical evacuation helicopter. 16 May – Searches continued in the early morning. In the afternoon two dogs and handlers arrived on the island from the French Fire Department based on Saint Martin. Combined searches by teams with the assistance of these dogs were conducted until sunset. 17 May – Teams from USAR.NL arrived on Saba, with the first team being deployed in the afternoon to conduct searches with specially trained dogs. Searches were led with the assistance of local experienced hikers of the Saba Conservation Foundation. 18 May – Early in the morning, USAR.NL teams set out again on the search for Mr. Erik Matthijsen along the trails. 19 May – Teams were deployed again early in the morning with the guidance of local hikers of Saba Conservation Foundation and assistance of USAR.NL with specially trained dogs. A drone search was also conducted. 20 May – This marked one week since Erik Matthijsen was last seen. Ground teams continued on trails, with the assistance of specially trained dogs of the Netherlands Urban Search and Rescue (USAR.NL). The Coast Guard also did another round of coastal checks in the afternoon. 21 May – The search continued with the help of the Coast Guard, USAR.NL and divers from the Saba Conservation Foundation. Despite best efforts, Erik has not been found. The decision was then taken for the formal search to be concluded. PES

Law enforcement in the Caribbean Netherlands is under structural pressure: structural strengthening is necessary

In its new State of Law Enforcement in the Caribbean Netherlands 2025, the Council for Law Enforcement warns that law enforcement on Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba remains structurally vulnerable and, without substantial reinforcement, is not future-proof. According to the Council, capacity, border control, information exchange, detention, forensic care and the approach to juvenile crime remain under continued pressure. At the same time, security risks in the Caribbean region are increasing due to subversive crime, geopolitical tensions and growing social pressure on the islands. The Council notes that the Ministry of Justice and Security is taking important steps and endorses the Council’s earlier analysis, but that on crucial points too few concrete measures are yet visible. As a result, the risk remains that structural problems will be resolved only partially or too slowly. There are particular concerns about the situation on Saba and Sint Eustatius. According to the Council, the criminal justice and security chain there operates with structural limitations and gaps. Capacity problems, the lack of local facilities and dependence on Bonaire lead to unequal access to justice for residents of these islands. The Council also explicitly draws attention to the continuing absence of central coordination for intelligence-led operations within the maritime hub, the growing problem of juvenile crime, the inadequate digital infrastructure within the justice chain and the risks surrounding data exchange within the Kingdom. Finally, the Council emphasizes that protecting the rule of law in the Caribbean part of the Kingdom is no longer merely a local issue, but a strategic security issue for the entire Kingdom of the Netherlands. The Council therefore urgently calls on the ministers to sustainably strengthen justice organizations financially, organizationally and in terms of capacity, and to quickly translate policy intentions into concrete and executable measures with clear timelines. The State of Law Enforcement in the Caribbean Netherlands 2025 is available on the website of the Council for Law Enforcement: www.raadrh.com. Raad voor de rechtshandhaving.

Opinion: No Functioning Bank on Saba: Banking Is a Necessity, Not a Luxury

How does a bank send out “URGENT ACTION REQUIRED” emails threatening loss of access to accounts within 45 days if no compliance is completed, while at the same time temporarily closing the only branch on the island? Residents are being instructed to visit an RBC branch, contact their “relationship manager” or  notarize documents through third parties and send via couriers, while many customers report repeated requests for documents that were already submitted previously in the branch on Saba. Unfortunately, this is only one part of a much larger issue. Customers on Saba have been dealing with: • Wire transfers randomly failing • Local transfers bouncing back • Other online banking issues • Unexplained fees • Returned-funds charges when failures were not the customer’s fault, but online banking errors. • Phones rarely being answered in branch • Constant teller and management turnover • Branch hours non- consistent • Systems repeatedly failing • Eeports of documents being lost within the branch • Customers being told Saba “cannot help” and to contact SXM instead • business accounts being opened on Saba, yet business clients being unable to receive proper assistance on Saba afterward • Brand-new bank cards reportedly not functioning properly since distribution. • Businesses still waiting on new cards and no ETA. • Repeated compliance requests even after documents were already submitted Many residents and businesses rely on these accounts for mortgages, payroll, suppliers, automated payments, transfers, school expenses, and day-to-day living. Banking failures create real financial consequences for families and businesses attempting to operate responsibly. The reality is that RBC is currently the only bank operating on Saba. When services fail or become inaccessible, the island effectively has no fully functioning bank available to residents. Saba residents deserve reliable, accessible, and properly functioning banking services. Banking is not a luxury — it is a necessity. I hope this issue receives the public attention and accountability it deserves, because Saba deserves better. Regards, A concerned resident.

Central Committee meeting &  Island Council meeting on Tuesday My 26th, 2026

Public Notice The Central Committee of the Public Entity Saba hereby cares to inform the public that there will be a Central Committee meeting on Tuesday May 26th, 2026 at 2:00 pm at the Government Administration Building. You may also view the Central Committee meeting on the Saba Government YouTube page. The agenda is as follows: Opening Approval of the agenda Approval of the minutes Citizens right to speak on agenda points Oral Question round: concerning announced questions from the Island Council incoming and outgoing correspondence list during the period November 1st, 2025 – April 10th, 2026 (Article 18) 5.1  Island Council incoming and outgoing correspondence 5.2  Executive Council decision list 5.3  Written questions to the Executive Council (article 35) 5.4 Answers to written questions to the Executive Council (article 35) Island Council Proposal 2026.1: Saba Language Policy 2026 – 2030  Island Council Proposal 2026.2: 1st Budget Amendment and 1st Quarter Implementation Report 2026  Closing Looking forward to your attendance. Sincerely, The Island Registrar, A. M. Levenstone The Chairlady of the Central Committee, E.O.F. Peterson  Note: The general public is allowed to examine the documents on the agenda for the abovementioned Central Committee meeting at the Office of the Island Registrar, which is located in the Government Administration Building. If you have any questions, please free to contact the Island Registrar (Akilah M. Levenstone) at akilah.levenstone@sabagov.nl or call 416-3311ext 202. If you want to make use of the opportunity to speak to the members of the Central Committee at this meeting you have to inform the Island Registrar at least 48 hour before the meeting in order for the Registrar to explain the rules of the meeting and process your request. The general public is welcome to attend the meeting as an observer. =========================================   PUBLIC NOTICE The Island Governor of the Public Entity Saba hereby cares to inform the public that there will be a Island Council meeting on Tuesday My 26th, 2026. The Island Council meeting will commence immediately after the Central Committee meeting is adjourned. You may also view the public meeting on the Saba Government YouTube page. The agenda is as follows: Opening and announcements Approval of the agenda Approval of the minutes Oral Question time (article 36) Incoming and outgoing correspondence and announcements during the period April 11th, – May 15th, 2026 5.1  Island Council incoming and outgoing correspondence 5.2  Executive Council decision list 5.3  Written questions to the Executive Council (article 35) 5.4  Answers to written questions to the Executive Council (article 35) Island Council Proposal 2026.1: Saba Language Policy 2026 – 2030  Island Council Proposal 2026.2: 1st Budget Amendment and 1st Quarter Implementation Report 2026 Motions Closing Sincerely, the Island Governor, J.G.A. Johnson M. Ed. PES

Scenery Hotel Saba commissions solar energy system in sustainability push

Scenery Hotel Saba has taken a further step toward sustain­able operations with the commissioning of a new grid-tied solar energy sys­tem, aimed at reducing the property’s carbon footprint while maintaining its archi­tectural character. The installation was car­ried out by energy solutions provider Dynaf Group, which operates across sev­eral islands in the Carib­bean Netherlands, includ­ing Saba. The hotel, located in Windwardside, is owned by the Caribbean Netherlands Pension Fund (“Pensio­enfonds Caribisch Neder­land” PCN) and has posi­tioned itself as part of the island’s wider move toward environmentally respon­sible tourism. According to project de­tails. the system comprises 170 high-efficiency 360Wp solar panels with a total installed capacity of 61.2 kWp, supported by a 70kW inverter. The panels were specially finished in a ter­racotta colour to blend with the hotel’s distinctive red-roof design. Hotel management said the installation was de­signed to ensure energy efficiency without compro­mising the visual identity of the property, a key consid­eration in Saba’s protected built environment. Dynaf Group general manager Werner van de Zilver said the project dem­onstrates that renewable energy can be integrated into existing architecture without altering aesthetic value. “Sustainability does not have to come at the ex­pense of aesthetics,” he said. “On Saba, where visu­al character is so important, we ensured the solar panels blended seamlessly with the building’s design.” The hotel said the initia­tive also supports its con­tinued pursuit of the internationally recognised Green Key certification, which promotes environ­mentally responsible tour­ism practices. Beyond solar energy, Scenery Hotel Saba has also been expanding broad­er sustainability measures, including energy efficiency improvements, water con­servation efforts, waste reduction initiatives and community engagement in eco-tourism. Dynaf Group, which pro­vides power and energy sys­tems across the region, said the project is intended to serve as a model for other properties on Saba consid­ering renewable energy in­vestments. The Daily Herald.

Harry L. Johnson Museum Celebrates International Museum Day 2026.

On May 18th, 2026, the Harry L. Johnson Museum in Saba proudly celebrated International Museum Day for the very first time with a meaningful and heartwarming cultural event that brought generations together in the spirit of unity, heritage, and storytelling. The event was initiated and organized by Pamela Meijvogel-Whitfield of the Harry L. Johnson Museum and was held in observance of this year’s International Museum Day theme, “Museums Uniting a Divided World.” In keeping with the theme, the museum hosted an intergenerational storytelling afternoon that united seniors from the Life Center with children from the afternoon school program. Set against the beautiful backdrop of the Harry L. Johnson Museum grounds under the gazebo, the afternoon became a memorable cultural exchange where the older generation shared treasured memories and stories of life in Saba from years gone by. The seniors spoke about traditional ways of life, customs, culture, family life, community values, and their personal experiences growing up on Saba connecting the past with the present and future generations. The children listened attentively and engaged warmly with the seniors, creating a beautiful atmosphere of learning, appreciation, and togetherness. The event highlighted the important role museums play in preserving cultural heritage while also creating spaces where communities can connect, learn from one another, and strengthen bonds across generations. Mrs. Meijvogel-Whitfield hosted the gathering and helped create a welcoming and enjoyable environment for all in attendance. Mr. Glenn Holm, president of the Harry L. Johnson Memorial Foundation, was also present and expressed his pleasure in seeing such a meaningful event take place at the museum. Refreshments were served and both the seniors and children thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon’s activities. Mrs. Meijvogel-Whitfield described the event as a beautiful cultural experience, filled with warmth, laughter, storytelling, and community spirit. Mrs. Meijvogel-Whitfield said to be proud to have hosted this International Museum Day celebration and looks forward to continuing initiatives that preserve Saba’s heritage while bringing people together through culture, history, and shared experiences.

No strategic reserves in Caribbean Netherlands

No strategic reserves of (drinking) water, food, medicines, or fuel have been established for the in­habitants of Bonaire, St. Eu­statius and Saba. Despite the vulnerability of the Carib­bean Netherlands to natural threats, such as hurricanes or volcanic eruptions, and the tense situation in Venezuela, located less than 70 kilome­tres from Bonaire, the Dutch Cabinet has not set targets for a strategic reserve. In the event of a crisis, for example, the supply of drinking water on the so-called BES islands would be exhausted within a few days.   A strategic reserve is an extra stock of (essential) raw materials that is kept in reserve. This stock is not available for normal use and is only utilised when the sup­ply is interrupted by, for ex­ample, a crisis. The Dutch Audit Chamber previously conducted an in­vestigation into strategic re­serves in 2022. At that time, they looked at the European part of the kingdom. Under European Union (EU) regulations, the Neth­erlands has obligations to maintain certain strategic reserves. However, these do not apply to the Caribbean Netherlands. Because the chamber de­termined that no strategic reserves was established, the presence of regular stocks of (drinking) water, food, medi­cines and fuel on the islands has been mapped out. Re­garding medicine and fuel, the islands possess a relative­ly large regular stock. Saba and St. Eustatius have a regular stock of medicines sufficient for one to two months. For Bonaire this is three to six weeks. Regarding regular stocks of food and (drinking) water, the picture is very different. St. Eustatius has a reserve of drinking water sufficient for seven days and Bonaire for only three to four days. On Saba, a water shortage already arises if the supply is interrupted for longer than a day. The regular stocks in the Caribbean Netherlands are dependent on imports by commercial companies and are structurally vulnerable to disruptions in the inter­national logistics chain. The consequence of this is that in a crisis, private parties and commercial considerations determine what happens to the regular stocks of (drink­ing) water, fuel, medicines, and food. Virtually all goods for Bo­naire, St. Eustatius and Saba are supplied via the two “hubs” Curacao and St. Maarten. In a crisis situation, this quickly creates the ad­ditional risk that the islands will start competing with each other for supplies. No targets have been set by government for strategic reserves in the Caribbean Netherlands. As a result, there are no clear agree­ments between the central government, private parties, vital sectors and public bod­ies about who is responsible for what. Where formal agreements regarding responsibilities do exist, such as for fuel, there is uncertainty regarding the division of roles in practice. If an island does not possess sufficient strategic reserves, this can have major societal consequences because short­ages quickly arise that can directly affect daily life. The Jetten Cabinet must therefore determine what level of strategic reserves is desirable in the Caribbean Netherlands, record this and indicate who is responsible for what. This study is a pre-publica­tion of the 2025 Accountabil­ity Audit by the Netherlands Audit Chamber, which will be published on this coming May 20 with “Safety of the Netherlands” as theme. The Daily Herald.

Firearm Surrender Campaign Now on Saba

Following last month’s temporary firearm surrender campaign on Bonaire, the Caribbean Netherlands Police Force (Korps Politie Caribisch Nederland – KPCN), together with the Public Prosecutor’s Office BES, is now launching the firearm surrender campaign on Saba and Sint Eustatius as well. This campaign gives residents the opportunity to voluntarily surrender a firearm without facing criminal consequences. The campaign is part of a joint approach within the Caribbean part of the Kingdom aimed at reducing illegal firearm possession and increasing public safety. When and where The firearm surrender campaign on Saba will take place from May 18th  through May 24th, daily from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM. The surrender location is at the police station in The Bottom. Drive down along the right side of the police station and continue to the second gate of the station. No identification and no consequences During this campaign, one message is clear: you do not have to identify yourself. ·         You do not have to provide your name ·         You do not have to show identification ·         Your personal details or identity will not be registered ·         There will be no criminal prosecution It does not matter who you are or how you obtained the firearm. This campaign is intended solely to safely remove weapons from the community. Safe surrender: how to do it For everyone’s safety, you must follow the instructions below: ·         Make sure the firearm is unloaded ·         Keep ammunition, if present, separate from the firearm ·         Place the firearm in a sturdy (paper) bag or box ·         Ensure the firearm is not visible to others ·         Go directly to the police station and avoid unnecessary stops ·         Do not handle the firearm in public ·         Always follow the instructions of the officers present If you are unsure whether it is safe to transport the firearm yourself, contact the police by calling. In consultation, we can arrange to collect the firearm from you. KPCN and the Public Prosecutor’s Office BES strongly encourage everyone to make use of this temporary surrender period. Keeping a firearm in your home poses risks to yourself, your surroundings, and the island. Strict enforcement will follow After the surrender period ends, the police and the Public Prosecutor’s Office will strictly enforce laws against illegal firearm possession. This means intensified checks and targeted enforcement actions. Illegal firearm possession remains a serious risk to the safety of Saba and Sint Eustatius. Anyone still in possession of a firearm risks the police discovering and confiscating it, with all resulting criminal consequences. Safety is a shared responsibility. Together, we are working toward islands where firearms have no place. KPCN

The Search for Mr. Erik Matthijsen – updated May 20

Update May 20 Yesterday, teams were again deployed on the ongoing search for Erik Matthijsen, who was last seen on May 13th in the Well’s Bay area.With the guidance of local hikers of Saba Conservation Foundation, ground teams continued checking trails and possible venture points that Mr. Matthijsen could have taken. This included the assistance of USAR.NL, with specially trained dogs. A drone search was also conducted.Today, these ground searches will continue on the trails. Update May 17 After three complete days of searching for Erik Matthijsen, the search has so far remained unsuccessful. Efforts continued today until sunset with the added assistance of two search dogs from the French Fire Department from Saint Martin. 11:00 a.m. today marked 72 hours since he had last been seen, a critical point in the search. At 9:20 p.m., it has been 82 hours since he had last been seen in the Well’s Bay area. Based on this timeline and advice from medical teams, the nature of our search therefore has turned from rescue to recovery. This means that it is unlikely that the missing person will be found alive. This search will continue tomorrow after the arrival of a team of USAR, consisting of 11 persons and 9 dogs. USAR is the specialized search and rescue team that provides assistance on behalf of the Netherlands when people are missing everywhere in the world, for example, after a natural disaster. This team from the Urban Search and Rescue Netherlands (USAR.NL) arrived on Saba as part of additional assistance in the search for Erik Matthijsen.This  team with dogs was deployed in the search area in the late afternoon, again led with the assistance of local experienced hikers of the Saba Conservation Foundation. It has been 4 days since Erik went on a hike in the Well’s Bay area. Erik was also a member of the USAR.NL, and he came to the island as part of the Mount Scenery Tower project. Last night, the crisis team met and agreed that due to the amount of time since he was last seen, the search has, therefore, turned from rescue into recovery. This means that it is unlikely that the teams will find him alive.   Update May 16 The coordinated search teams are making an urgent call to all residents to check camera footage on May 13th anytime from 11:00 a.m. until midnight in the area of Well’s Bay area and in The Bottom as the search for Mr. Erik Matthijssen continues. As of 11:00 a.m. today marks 72 hours since Mr. Matthijsen was last seen, on his way to hike in the Wells Bay area. He was last seen at 11:00 a.m. at Well’s Bay on Wednesday May 13th, wearing a grey t-shirt, black shorts and a black backpack. If you have may have spotted him on your camera, or gave him a ride on that day, please contact 911. At daybreak, search teams were again deployed to find Mr. Erik Matthijsen along the Middle Island trail and its surrounding areas. Teams are currently traversing, both on and off the designated trails to possible ventures and viewpoints, through rugged landscapes in some areas. Specially trained dogs have also arrived on island to further assist in the search and have been deployed. Yesterday, two helicopters were used to comb the area while ground teams continued the search. Update May 15, Following another full day of searching, Mr. Matthijsen has not yet been found. Teams have been extensively thorough in their search for him on and off trails, checking possible venture points and viewpoints. The helicopter of the contractor for the Mt. Scenery tower project has been used, as well as the medical evacuation helicopter, for more aerial support. Marines are still checking trails on the ground and making observations with drones. Yesterday, these efforts were also combined with coastal checks from the Coast Guard’s boat, the DASH patrol airplane, and rangers from Saba Conservation Foundation leading hikes on all possible trails that Mr. Matthijsen could have traversed. The search location was narrowed down to the Middle Island Trail and its surrounding areas. Early in the day tomorrow, ground teams will continue the search, with guides from SCF. We are also actively exploring all other avenues that could assist with finding Mr. Matthijsen. Original post Mr. Erik Matthijsen is a man in his 50s and an experienced hiker. He set out on a trail in the Wells Bay area of Saba at around 11:00 a.m. He is a member of the team working on the Mount Scenery Tower Project and is well known as an active outdoorsman. By the end of the day, he had not returned. Mr. Erik Matthijsen Authorities quickly issued a public alert, asking anyone who had seen him to contact emergency services via 911. The public was asked to stay off the trails and to leave the searching to the professionals. Later that night, a crisis team gathered to discuss next steps, and a drone with thermal imaging capabilities was sent to scout the area. Attempts were also made to trace his phone. By 6:30 the following morning, Erik had still not been found. A fully coordinated search was launched, drawing in teams from the Saba Conservation Foundation (SCF), the Coast Guard, and HANAB, the contractors connected to the Mount Scenery Tower Project. The contractor’s helicopter, already on the island for the tower project, was also brought in to assist with aerial searches. Through WhatsApp messages, the public was asked to stay off several specific trails, i.e., the Ladder Bay, Middle Island, North Coast, and All Too Far trails, so as not to hinder the operation. As the day wore on, the search intensified. Camera footage analysis helped confirm and narrow the search zone, ruling out several areas and concentrating efforts on the region between the Middle Island and Sulphur Mine trails. Ground teams, guided by SCF, methodically worked through all identified trails, probable off-trail routes, and coastal viewpoints. The Coast Guard conducted […]

The Dutch Caribbean Research Week (DCRW2026) from 17 to 24 June 2026,

The Dutch Caribbean Research Week (DCRW2026) proudly announces the keynote and plenary speakers. From 17 to 24 June 2026, leading voices from research, policy, and society will come together for six thematic conference days across six Caribbean islands. With the full program now published on www.dcrw.nl, participants may explore an engaging week of keynote lectures, plenary sessions, panel discussions, and cultural intermezzi, all centered on issues that matter to the Dutch Caribbean. Keynote speakers: Across the six conference days, the following keynote speakers will deliver addresses thatframe each day’s theme and stimulate dialogue between researchers, policymakers, and societal partners:  Drs. Stephanie Croes (Aruba) Dr. Soraya Verstraeten (Curacao) Drs. Elly Rojer (Bonaire) Drs. Oliver Klokman (Saba) Drs. Raymond Jesserun (Sint Maarten) Island Governor Alida Francis (Sint Eustatius) You can find the topics of keynote speakers in the conference program: www.dcrw.nl/speakers. Register for DCRW2026 Participation in the Dutch Caribbean Research Week 2026 is free of charge, but registration is required for both live and online attendance. Register for DCRW2026 via www.dcrw.nl/registration. Explore the full program. The complete program for all six islands of DCRW2026—including sessions, timings, keynote speakers, and participation formats—is now available online. View the full DCRW2026 program on www.dcrw.nl/programme. About the Dutch Caribbean Research Week The Dutch Caribbean Research Week 2026 (DCRW2026) is a free multi-day conference in Aruba, Curaçao, Bonaire, Saba, Sint Maarten, and Sint Eustatius, aimed at providing a platform to bring researchers from the Caribbean science community together. This event features lectures, panel discussions, cultural performances, and networking opportunities. On 17, 18, 19, 22, 23, and 24 of June 2026, the Dutch Research Council (NWO) organizes the fifth Dutch Caribbean Research Week (DCRW2026). You are welcome to contact us at dcrw@nwo.nl if you have any questions. We look forward to seeing you at DCRW2026! DCRW