Dear Editor; As a concerned parent of a student at Saba Comprehen­sive School, I am writing to express my extreme unease regarding the current state of the school. The situation is severely affecting my child’s education and well-being, and I believe immediate ac­tion is necessary to address these issues. The …

From October 8, travelers to Sint Maarten will be required to complete an online immigration form before their departure on the site entry.sx, This is part of efforts by St. Maarten to streamline border procedures for arriving passengers. In the long term, facial recognition technology will also be implemented to …

Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIA) on St. Maarten is reaching a major milestone in its redevelopment. On October 7, Ballast Nedam International Projects will officially hand over the newly completed arrival hall and baggage reclaim area, moving the airport closer to the opening of its state-of-the-art terminal building. Following the …

Saba launched Publicroam and Govroam in government buildings. The announcement was made during a working visit by the State Secretary for Digitalization and Kingdom Relations, Mr. Zsolt Szabó, highlighting the island’s commitment to providing safe and reliable internet access for government officials, employees, and the public visiting government offices. These …

“A cry for help”—this is how Member of Parliament Faith Bruyning (NSC) described her urgent plea to State Secretary Vincent Karremans (Youth, Prevention, and Sport) to take immediate measures to secure healthcare in the Caribbean Netherlands. “There is a fine line between life and death. It cannot go on like …

On Sunday, September 29th, State Secretary for Participation and Integration Jurgen Nobel arrived on Saba, welcomed by Island Governor Jonathan Johnson and Acting Island Secretary Michelle van Duin. The visit centered on themes such as childcare, participation, and employment. On September 30th, the delegation met with the Executive Council. Commissioners …

Since the resumption of classes at Saba Comprehensive School on August 26th, 2024, I have observed a concerning pattern of frequent notices regarding late starts and early dismissals. This is particularly troubling for the Form One students, who are critically transitioning from primary to secondary school. These early disruptions can …

State Secre­tary for Participation and Inte­gration Jurgen Nobel will pay a working visit to Saba, St. Eustatius and Bonaire consecutively, from Sunday, September 29, until Sunday, October 6. This visit is aimed at getting to know the islands better and to per­sonally discuss the challenges and positive examples from practice. …

Bonaire’s economy grew by 8.8% and Saba’s by 1.5% in 2022, while St. Eustatius saw an eleven percent de­cline, driven by losses in major companies tied to the international oil mar­ket. These figures were re­ported by the Dutch Cen­tral Bureau of Statistics (CBS) on Thursday. Bonaire’s growth was driv­en by …

Parents and caregivers of children aged 3 to 17 with intensive care needs in the Caribbean Netherlands are eligible for a (third) one-time allowance of $3,879.31 gross. Parents and caregivers who received the allowance last year and still meet the conditions for child benefit do not have to reapply. They …