11 aspiring KPCN officers start police training on St. Maarten

The official start of the two-year police training for eleven new aspiring offi­cers of the Caribbean Neth­erlands Police Force KPCN and seven aspiring officers of the St. Maarten Police Force KPSM, took place on St. Maarten, on Monday, Janu­ary 27, according to a press release from the KPCN. During a …

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Launching rijkscultuurfondsen.org: Funding guide for the ABCSSS islands

As of today, cultural organisations and creators on Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao, Saba, Sint Eustatius and Sint Maarten can visit rijkscultuurfondsen.org. This new website serves as a clear and accessible guide to the six rijkscultuurfondsen, where grant opportunities can be found. Why rijkscultuurfondsen.org? The website was created in consultation with cultural …

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SLF Launches “Turning Tides” to Combat Marine Litter

Marine litter is a global challenge, heavily impacting coastal communities like Saba. To address this, the Sea & Learn Foundation (SLF) launched “Turning Tides”, a quarterly cleanup initiative using the OSPAR methodology to preserve Saba’s environment and contribute to global marine litter data. OSPAR Methodology: A Global Standard The OSPAR …

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Public Entity Saba kicks off Climate Plan development

The Public Entity Saba (PES) has officially begun the development of a climate adaptation plan, following a kick-off meeting last week between the Executive Council and Reimpact Studio. Saba’s vulnerability to climate change is heightened due to its small size, location in the hurricane belt, and reliance on imports for …

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ZJCN and Commissioners Visit Healthcare Providers in Colombia

To further improve care for patients from Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, and Saba who are referred to Colombia, Care and Youth Caribbean Netherlands (ZJCN), part of the Ministry of Health, Welfare, and Sport (VWS), organized a working visit to Cali and Medellín last week. Attendees included the commissioners responsible for healthcare …

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Invasive Species Control Measures

Public Notice The Public Entity Saba informs the general public that intensified invasive species control measures will be carried out from January 29, 2025, to April 1, 2025. These measures include the hunting of roaming livestock and non-native iguanas, as well as the removal of feral cats, rats, and chickens …

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