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Caribbean students better prepared to the Netherlands
The Education Executive Agency (Dienst Uitvoering Onderwijs, DUO) is visiting the Caribbean from 10 March …
Read More »BES islands send a letter protesting changes to governance, finance laws
As a direct outcome of the BES Summit held in Saba on February 12, the …
Read More »RTL4’s TV show “Sky High” features the SSS islands, including Saba, in its upcoming season.
RTL4’s popular TV show Sky High is set to showcase the stunning SSS islands, including the hidden …
Read More »Island Councils Urge Dialogue on Legislative Changes
Following the BES Summit held on February 12, 2025, on Saba, the Island Councils of …
Read More »Strengthening Fundamental Rights: Abolishing the Review Ban and Establishing a Constitutional Court
The Dutch government has announced a landmark proposal to better protect citizens’ fundamental rights by …
Read More »The Makana ferry service was forced to suspend its operations to Saba and Statia due to communication and coordination failures
Last Wednesday, around 5:00 pm, passengers scheduled to travel from St. Maarten to Saba and …
Read More »International Women’s Day 2025- March 8
The Public Entity Saba is preparing for International Women’s Day 2025. They want to honor …
Read More »Boost technical education in Caribbean Netherlands
Enhanced Support for Technical Education on Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, and Saba Schools on Bonaire, Sint …
Read More »Exploring New Economic Opportunities for Saba
Given the rising cost of living, as highlighted in the recent Quick Scan report, it is imperative …
Read More »THRESHOLD TO BES ISLANDS REMAINS FOR EUROPEAN DUTCH CITIZENS
A majority in the Second Chamber has rejected the idea of allowing European Dutch citizens …
Read More »1 MILLION EUROS FROM ENERGY FUND ALLOCATED TO BES ISLANDS
The Dutch government has announced that it will allocate 1 million euros to support residents …
Read More »Together against domestic violence and child abuse: the crucial role of citizens
As of 1 January 2025, the Domestic Violence and Child Abuse Protection Code was officially …
Read More »Citizen Service Number (BSN) to launch on Saba in 2025
In 2025, as a resident of Saba, you will receive a citizen service number (‘burgerservicenummer’), …
Read More »Regiline Sambo will be the new Head of Youth Care at Care and Youth Caribbean Netherlands
On 1 March Regiline Sambo will officially take on a new role as Head of …
Read More »Bus on Saba hits cyclist
On Tuesday, February 11, around 5:30pm, the central emergency room received word of a minor …
Read More »BES Summit Held in Saba
On February 12th, 2025 the Island Council of Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba met for …
Read More »Starlink Application for Satellite Communication Services Concession in Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, and Saba Rejected
The Authority for Digital Infrastructure (RDI) instructed Starlink in July 2024 to cease offering satellite …
Read More »Saba Cares Foundation Advances Organizational Development to Enhance Healthcare Services
Saba Cares Foundation continues to implement comprehensive organizational enhancements to strengthen its healthcare services for …
Read More »State Secretary for Youth, Participation and Sport Vincent Karremans visits Saba
State Secretary for Youth, Participation and Sport Vincent Karremans was welcomed on Saba by Island …
Read More »Establishment Slavery Past Memorial Committee strengthens recognition and awareness
With the establishment of the Slavery Past Memorial Committee Foundation, the government has taken an …
Read More »BES Summit 2025: Island Councils to Strengthen Cooperation on Saba
The BES Reporter has announced that on February 12, 2025, the island councils of Bonaire, …
Read More »Help Shape Saba’s Climate Adaptation Plan on February 13-14
The Public Entity Saba, in collaboration with Reimpact Studio, is developing a climate adaptation plan …
Read More »Preparatory education prog. launched for St. Maarten, Saba, Statia students
The Kingdom-wide Strategic Education Alliance (SEA) programme has launched the Caribbean Academic Foundation Year (CAFY) …
Read More »Preparations for the development of the Black Rock Harbor and Solar Park 2 get underway
The Public Entity of Saba has invited qualified general contractors to submit bids for the …
Read More »KPCN publishes Crime Analysis Dutch Caribbean 2020-2024
The Dutch Caribbean Police Force (KPCN) has released the Crime Analysis (CBA) 2020-2024, the third …
Read More »State Secretary Vincent Karremans (Youth, Prevention, and Sport) to visit Saba
State Secretary Vincent Karremans (Youth, Prevention, and Sport) will visit Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba …
Read More »Position of Kingdom Representative remains, but will be different
State Secretary Zsolt Szabó (Digitalisation and Kingdom Relations) wants to keep the position of Kingdom …
Read More »Law Enforcement Council praises juvenile detention system in Caribbean Netherlands
The Law Enforcement Council has expressed a positive opinion regarding the detention of juveniles in …
Read More »Changes ahead for Kingdom Representative and Island Councils on Bonaire, St.Eustatius and Saba
The role of the Kingdom Representative for Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba (BES islands) is …
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