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 …

State Secretary Zsolt Szabó will visit the Windward Islands of Sint Maarten, Saba and Sint Eustatius from 29 September to 5 October. It is the State Secretary’s second trip to the Caribbean part of the Kingdom. The visit is all about a broad introduction to the islands, economic development and …

A unit of the Royal Dutch Army recently visited a fire station in Saba as part of its exercises to prepare for potential relief efforts following a hurricane strike. During the visit, the Carib­bean Netherlands Fire Department BKCN gave an introduction of its role and provided an explanation of firefighting …