Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba are set to implement a new postal code system modeled after the one used in the European Netherlands. Although inspired by the Dutch system, it will remain distinct. Among the three options considered, the decision was made against a unique system exclusively for the BES …

The Caribbean Research Programme of the Dutch Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO) is actively developing a comprehensive knowledge agenda in collaboration with residents of the Caribbean part of the Kingdom. This agenda aims to pinpoint the most critical societal issues and explore how scientific research can address them effectively. Throughout …

Next week, the Carib­bean Research programme of the Dutch Organisation for Scientific Research NWO will be hosting public meetings on Saba to discuss social issues and research, it was stated in a press release. This because NWO is de­veloping a knowledge agenda with residents of the Caribbe­an part of the …

“Directed growth is essential to ensure well-being in the Caribbean Netherlands by 2050,” emphasizes the State Committee on Demographic Developments in its July 4, 2024, report, “Directed Growth.” On the request of the Dutch government and the House of Representatives, the State Committee Demographic Developments 2050 was established in September …

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There has been a change regarding study financing and the child benefit in Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba. Parents with children under eighteen years old who are also receiving study financing will now continue to receive the child benefit, aligning with regulations in the European Netherlands. Under the revised policy, …

The Dutch Authority for Digital Infrastructure has established that Starlink satellite dishes are being used in Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba, but the international internet provider does not hold a concession to operate in the Caribbean Netherlands. “Possessing such a satellite dish is not prohibited. However, it is not permitted …

On Tuesday, July 2, the new Dutch cabinet, led by Prime Minister Dick Schoof, was formally sworn in. Zsolt Szabó was sworn in as the new state secretary for kingdom relations and digitalisation at the Ministry of Interior Affairs and Kingdom Relations. “One of the areas I want to focus …

Emancipation Day celebrations took center stage yesterday at the Princess Juliana Sports Field, highlighting powerful speeches and dynamic presentations. The evening began with an uplifting steelpan performance by Nacio Sutton, setting the tone for a night dedicated to honoring the past and inspiring the future. Master of Ceremonies Elsa Peterson …