The islands of Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, and Saba face significant economic and social pressures due to rapid population growth from migration and an aging population. To address these challenges, the Dutch government and local authorities must make decisive policy choices, focusing on overdue infrastructure maintenance, a reliable energy and fuel …
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CBS reports that over 80 percent of school students in the Caribbean Netherlands want to live somewhere else after they finish secondary education. Exploring the world, studying abroad or working elsewhere are the reasons that were mentioned the most often. Around a quarter of school students do not enjoy life …
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Saba radiated pride and jubilation as the island joyfully marked the 50th edition of Saba Day. This milestone celebration drew the Governors of Curaçao, Aruba, St. Maarten, Bonaire, and St. Eustatius, along with several other dignitaries and the entire community for a spirited, heartfelt gathering. The festivities began in the …
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The Dutch government is considering a Public Service Obligation (PSO) to safeguard essential air connections for the Caribbean Netherlands (Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba). This measure is intended to ensure reliable and affordable air transport on routes where commercial operations alone are not sufficient. What the PSO Is Ensuring Connectivity: …
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The Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment will adjust the amounts for minimum wage, child benefit, and social security benefits on Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba as of 1 January 2025, based on 2025 inflation figures. The statutory minimum wage will be indexed across all three islands. For Bonaire, it …
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The growing impact of migration and population ageing on the islands of Bonaire, St Eustatius and Saba poses significant challenges for the local economy and overall prosperity. To address these developments, both the central government and the local authorities will need to make tough choices in the coming years. Key …
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The Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment will adjust the amounts for minimum wage, child benefit, and social security benefits on Bonaire, St.Eustatius, and Saba as of 1 January 2025, based on 2025 inflation figures. The statutory minimum wage will be indexed across all three islands. For Bonaire, it will …
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The bill to expand the island councils and executive boards of Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, and Saba will be submitted to the House of Representatives. The Cabinet, after consulting the Council of State, approved the proposal by State Secretary Van Marum of the Interior and Kingdom Relations. If the law passes, …
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The growing migration and aging population on the islands of Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, and Saba have significant consequences for the local economy and prosperity. To address these challenges, both the national government and local authorities must make decisive choices in the coming years. Key priorities include addressing infrastructure maintenance backlogs, …
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The investigation into the murder of Saban firefighter Sheldon Johnson is 80% complete, and a trial could take place as early as May 2026, a prosecutor told the Court of First Instance in a preliminary hearing on Thursday. Two men — A.N.W. (26) and R.V.v.H. (36) — have been charged …
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