The Dutch Caribbean Police Force (KPCN) has acquired new chassis dynamometer equipment as part of ongoing efforts to improve traffic safety and enforce regulations governing electric vehicles across Bonaire, Saba, and Sint Eustatius. Background In May 2024, the Bonaire Triangle—comprising Public Entity Bonaire, the Prosecutor’s Office, and KPCN—established comprehensive agreements …
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Pensioenfonds Caribbean Nederland (PCN) has released its annual results for 2024, demonstrating resilient financial performance despite ongoing global economic uncertainties and geopolitical tensions that characterized the year. It reports 7.8% investment return and concludes a recovery plan. Key Financial Performance The fund’s coverage ratio experienced a modest decline from 129.4% …
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Read More »Vehicle on fire SABA On Wednesday, the 27th of August, around 5:15 PM, the central control room received a report of a vehicle on fire near the English Quarter on Saba. When the police arrived, they found a car with fire coming from the hood. Bystanders tried to extinguish the …
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The Dutch government insists on continuing the position of Kingdom Representative for the Caribbean Netherlands. The Council of Ministers decided to do so today, based on a proposal from State Secretary Eddie van Marum (Kingdom Relations). In doing so, the Schoof cabinet is ignoring the objections of the Executive Councils …
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The Council of Ministers today approved the bill proposed by State Secretary Van Marum (Interior and Kingdom Relations) to accelerate the increase in the number of Island Council members and Island Deputies of Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, and Saba. The bill stipulates that the number of Island Council members will gradually …
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FXDC Post will no longer send packages from Bonaire, Saba and Sint Eustatius to the United States as of Thursday (today). The measure is in effect until further notice due to a new American Executive Order. The postal company announced Thursday that customers can no longer ship goods to the …
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As part of the airport’s commitment to maintaining top operational standards, the decision was made to enforce certain measures following recent discussions on safety, with input from various airport departments. These measures will range from parking restrictions, accessibility to the departure area, security screening when in transit via Sint Eustatius, …
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Access to basic needs such as housing and a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment is under serious pressure in the Caribbean Netherlands. This was reported by the Netherlands Institute for Human Rights (College voor de Rechten van de Mens), the national human rights watchdog. The body recently published two independent …
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The Island Council of Saba has officially launched the implementation of a comprehensive digital governance platform, marking a significant milestone in the island’s commitment to transparent and accessible public administration. The integrated system encompasses a redesigned council website, the iBabs Council Information System (RIS) with public portal functionality, and live …
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