Residents of Saba and St. Eustatius may soon regain access to Dutch banking services, as ING becomes the first major bank to announce its return to the Caribbean islands. The bank plans to offer checking and savings accounts credit cards and loans—ensuring a similar level of service as provided in …
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In a landmark step toward strengthening the future of basketball across the Dutch Caribbean, the basketball federations of Aruba, Bonaire, St. Eustatius, Sint Maarten and the Public Entity of Saba have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI), committing to deeper collaboration and shared development of the sport across the islands. …
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Consumer goods and services on Bonaire were 5.5 percent more expensive in Q1 2025, year on year. In the previous quarter (Q4 2024), inflation on Bonaire was 1.8 percent. This is reported by Statistics Netherlands (CBS) on the basis of the consumer price index for the Caribbean Netherlands. On St …
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The Saba Heritage Center is delighted to welcome a delegation from the Cultural Heritage Agency of the Netherlands (Rijksdienst voor het Cultureel Erfgoed – RCE) for a week-long research visit from April 21–25, 2025. The multidisciplinary team will work on developing a Landscape Biography of Saba, engaging with government officials, local organizations, and …
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Delegations from the Island Council of Sint Eustatius and the Parliament of Sint Maarten arrived on Saba for a landmark working visit hosted by the Island Council of Saba. On April 16, 2025, representatives from the three islands convened at the Eugenius Johnson Center for high-level discussions aimed at fostering deeper cooperation and …
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The Dutch Central Bank (DNB) will offer and manage ATMs on Saba and St. Eustatius. Access to cash for citizens and businesses is essential and must be ensured. That is why DNB is committed to ensuring the future-proofing of the cash infrastructure on both islands. In close consultation with stakeholders …
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Dutch Minister of Justice and Security David van Weel has appointed two new members to the Guardianship Council of the Caribbean Netherlands, effective April 1. E. Nicolaas (Bonaire) and A.D. Duinkerken (Saba) have officially taken up their roles in this unpaid capacity. The recruitment process for a representative from St. …
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St. Eustatius Island Governor Alida Francis and Saba Island Governor Jonathan Johnson travelled to Curacao recently to discuss good governance, economic development and sound financial management with Dutch State Secretary of Kingdom Relations and Digitalisation Zsolt Szabo. The meetings were part of Szabo’s visit to Curaçao and Aruba. Francis and Johnson reportedly discussed strengthening …
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Members of Parliament (MPs) from St. Maarten will join members of the Island Councils of Saba and St. Eustatius this week for the first official SSS Cooperative Consultation, scheduled to take place on Saba April 15-17. The meeting marks a historic milestone in efforts to strengthen regional ties between the …
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Emerald Cruises has officially concluded a successful cruise season on Saba, marking the first visits of their stunning boutique vessel, Emerald Sakara, to the island. Throughout the season, Emerald Sakara made four calls to Saba, introducing guests to the island’s natural beauty and unique charm. Spanning 361 feet and accommodating …
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