On March 9th, Saba welcomed back Vernisha Robinson, a recent graduate of the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee (KMar) training. Upon her arrival, Robinson was met with many cheers of celebration from family and friends and was presented with a bouquet by Island Governor Jonathan Johnson and Acting Island Governor Shamara Nicholson. …
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The Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations sought insight into the financial challenges of maintaining and upgrading physical infrastructure in the Caribbean Netherlands (Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba). Many infrastructure assets are in poor condition, and the current funding system does not provide adequate financial support for maintenance and …
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Pension funds Caribbean Netherlands (PCN) would like to inform the public of Saba that their representative Ingra Bennett will be on Saba on March 18 and 19, 2025, to answer questions, listen to concerns or handle issues about a PCN pension. To schedule an appointment, please contact the PCN office …
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A sexual health training was conducted in Saba last month, which aimed to equip professionals with tools to educate youngsters to make informed and healthy decisions. The training, called “Long Live Love” and held February 18-20, adapted the curriculum of the Dutch “Lang Leve de Liefde” programme of SOA Aids …
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Dreaming of studying in the Netherlands? Join TuranGoeloe for an exclusive Masterclass on March 13, 2025, at Saba Comprehensive School! Make a flying start with our exclusive masterclass! In “The Journey to Your Success in the Netherlands,” we guide you through everything you need to know to start your study adventure well-prepared. …
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Following the success of last year’s inaugural event, the highly anticipated SSS School Games are set to return for a second year, bringing together young athletes from the three islands for an exciting series of competitions and social activities. The SSS School Games aim to foster youth engagement in sports …
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Prof. Dr. Wouter Veenendaal, a professor by special appointment in Kingdom Relations and associate professor of comparative politics at the Institute of Political Science of Leiden University, held his inaugural speech yesterday, Monday. Veenendaal held his inaugural speech as holder of the professor chair Democratic Representation in the Kingdom. Ministry …
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Better access to banking services and financing for entrepreneurs. Better alignment between education and labour market. Digitalisation of processes and availability of data for policy and implementation. These preconditions for economic development of the Caribbean part of the Kingdom are included in the vision that State Secretary Zsolt Szabó (Digitalisation …
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A delegation from the board of the Pension Fund Caribbean Netherlands (PCN) recently visited Saba to tour several projects funded or co-financed by the organization. The visit highlighted ongoing developments and future plans aimed at supporting the island’s growth. The delegation made stops at key sites, including the future Scenery …
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The Catholic Association for Ecumenism in the Netherlands has published a special issue of the magazine “Perspectief” in which the role of the Roman Catholic Church in the Dutch slavery past is highlighted. One of the contributions was made by Rose Mary Allen, a cultural anthropologist and extraordinary professor of …
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