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More data protection for Dutch Caribbean
The personal data of residents in the Caribbean part of the Kingdom must be better …
Read More »Cultuurfonds reps visit SSS islands
Cultuurfonds Caribisch Gebied recently conducted a working visit to St. Maarten, St. Eustatius and Saba, aimed …
Read More »Opinion: Concerns about the loss of our own cultural identity
Dear Editor, I am writing on behalf of many concerned Sabans who are increasingly disillusioned …
Read More »Plan to strengthen Caribbean media
The Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science OCW is investigating possibilities for strengthening Caribbean …
Read More »No decision on BES study financing yet
The Dutch Ministry of Education is having a new study conducted into study financing in …
Read More »Tourist Office Hosted US Travel Journalists
The Tourist Office recently hosted two groups of prominent US travel journalists, providing them …
Read More »Decline in Purchasing Power in the Caribbean Netherlands Called “Improper” and “Unacceptable”
The site DossierKoninkrijksRelaties writes that a report from Nibud has sparked shock and outrage in …
Read More »Nibud expects sharp decline in Purchasing Power in the Caribbean Netherlands for 2025
The purchasing power of residents in the Caribbean Netherlands—Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba—is expected to …
Read More »Saba Fire Department optimises leadership, operational strength
The Saba Fire Department is taking important steps to improve the working environment and intensify …
Read More »Saba wins six Scuba Diver Readers’ Choice Awards at DEMA Show 2024
Saba, fondly known as the “Unspoiled Queen of the Caribbean”, proudly secured six prestigious Scuba …
Read More »WINAIR, KLM are code-share partners for seamless travel
Windward Islands Airways International WINAIR announced on Wednesday the reintroduction of its code-share agreement with …
Read More »Court dismisses goat owners’ plea to stop controversial culling programme
An administrative judge on Wednesday dismissed a case initiated by nine goat owners in Saba …
Read More »Reforestation Project Grows Over 3,000 Saplings in Nursery
Over the past year, the Public Entity’s reforestation team has been busy growing and caring …
Read More »Netherlands discussing specialised childcare Caribbean Netherlands
The Dutch government is discussing options for specialised childcare with the local administrators of Bonaire, …
Read More »Caribbean Netherlands tax increase is delayed
The increase in taxes in the Caribbean Netherlands will be postponed for at least a …
Read More »Committee Chairman Glenn Thode surprised by parliamentary decision on BES income tax
Glenn Thode, Chairman of the former Social Minimum Committee, has expressed surprise at the Second …
Read More »Column: Saba, I Really, Really Love You By Marijke Geelhoed
Marijke Geelhoed approved the publishing of her last column on the site DossierKoninkrijksRelaties before leaving …
Read More »Sea & Learn Foundation coordinates local coastal cleanups in January
Efforts to address marine litter on Saba are gaining momentum as the Sea & Learn …
Read More »Princess Beatrix visiting Saba – updated
On the morning of November 15, 2024, Her Royal Highness Princess Beatrix arrived on the …
Read More »Princess Beatrix experienced an exciting landing on Saba
Click on the photo to start the video of Princess Beatrix’s arrival on Saba …
Read More »Minimum Wage Earners in the Caribbean Netherlands to Pay Income Tax Starting January 1, 2025
From January 1, residents of Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba earning the minimum wage will …
Read More »Princess Beatrix reopened Princess Juliana International Airport on St. Maarten
Princess Beatrix concluded her two-day visit to Sint Maarten by reopening Princess Juliana International Airport, …
Read More »Island Council on working visit to St. Maarten
During a recent working visit to St. Maarten, the Island Council engaged in a series …
Read More »50m cut to sustainable development BES final
The fifty-million-euro cut from the budget for sustainable development in the Caribbean part of the …
Read More »Princess Beatrix will visit Saba November 15
Princess Beatrix will visit Sint Maarten and Saba from November 12 to 15 as patron …
Read More »Police report of Wednesday the 6th of November until Friday, the 8th of November
Arrest for Open Violence On Monday, the 4th of November, around 4:40 PM, a 31-year-old …
Read More »The Education Inspectorate identified serious issues in the functioning of the Board of the Saba Comprehensive School
From November 2023 to August 2024, the Education Inspectorate conducted a targeted investigation at the …
Read More »Over the past 2.5 years, ministries have spent more than 15.5 million euros* on tickets for business trips to the Caribbean part of the Kingdom.
The site DossierKoninkrijksRelaties reports that over the past 2.5 years, ministries have spent more than …
Read More »Three employees of KPCN receive preliminary dismissal order
Earlier this year, three employees of the Dutch Caribbean Police Force (KPCN) were arrested on …
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