The Childcare Decree BES accompanying the Law Childcare BES was published on the 8 th of October. It specifies the rules that apply from the 1 st of January 2026 to the quality, data exchange and financing of childcare on Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba. The aim of the new …
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The State Secretary for the Interior and Kingdom Relations, Eddie van Marum, is going to visit the Caribbean part of the Kingdom from 13 to 18 October. The main aim of the visit is for him to introduce himself to the Executive and Island Councils of Bonaire, St. Eustatius and …
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On Tuesday, 7 October 2025, the Senate approved the introduction of the equal treatment legislation on Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba. This means that the Protection against Discrimination Act was definitively adopted on the islands. Based on Section 1 of the Constitution, various Acts guaranteeing equal treatment are applicable in …
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The Dutch government is focusing on the wrong priorities in its policy for the Caribbean Netherlands, according to Commissioner Bruce Zagers, who has outlined his concerns in a letter to the Second Chamber and the Senate. “While there is often great urgency to implement certain legislative changes, there is little …
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What began as routine construction work on the new Saba Cares expansion project at the A.M. Edwards Medical Center has turned into a remarkable archaeological discovery. Workers uncovered bones, ceramic shards, building components, and several unidentified artifacts—including four remarkably well-preserved 17th–18th century rifles and a sword. The discovery immediately triggered …
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The Saba Tourist Bureau will host a special social media training session with Diederik Kemmerling—entrepreneur, investor, and digital strategist—on Monday, October 13, 2025, at the Eugenius Center. Kemmerling is the founder of The Lab Digital Marketing Agency, operating across Aruba, Curaçao, and Colombia, and currently serves as President of the …
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The Islanders at the Helm project started in 2021 for a period of five years. In the meantime, more than 20 researchers have explored a wide range of questions regarding how islanders on St. Maarten, Saba, St. Eustatius, Aruba, Bonaire and Curaçao have been living with climate challenges, both in …
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The Public Entity Saba commissioned a comprehensive assessment of groundwater flow and nutrient dynamics on the island, examining how nitrogen and phosphorus are transported from land-based sources to the surrounding marine environment. This study provides critical insights for protecting coral reef ecosystems and guiding sustainable environmental management. Background and Objectives …
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The Saba Tourist Bureau today announced the premiere of Season 3 of Faces of Saba, its acclaimed storytelling initiative that illuminates the vibrant personalities and cultural fabric defining this Caribbean island destination. Building on the success of previous seasons, Faces of Saba has established itself as an authentic platform spotlighting …
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