A 55-year-old man was arrested on Friday evening for driving under the influence of alcohol following a collision on Lambert Hassell Road. The incident occurred around 6:40pm and involved two vehicles. In line with the “botsen is blazed’ policy, both drivers were subjected to a breathalyser test at the scene. …
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Dossier Koninkrijksrelaties reported the following: The House of Representatives today allocated 2.2 million euros to mitigate the increase in electricity tariffs in the Caribbean implemented as of January 1. An amendment submitted to this effect by Don Ceder (ChristenUnie) received support from a parliamentary majority. Energy companies were forced to …
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The Sea & Learn Foundation’s Create & Learn program continues to spark creativity on Saba, recently hosting four inspiring workshops in February and preparing for more hands-on artistic experiences during ArtFest in April. Aligned with the Critter Quest biodiversity project, February’s sessions invited participants to explore nature through art. One …
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The two men accused of the murder of Saban firefighter Sheldon Johnson will go on trial on June 4, the Court of First Instance decided during a preliminary hearing on Thursday. However, suspects A.N.W. (26) and R.V.v.H. (36) will not appear in court in Saba. The judge ruled that the …
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The BES-Reporter reports the following: The criminal case surrounding the murder of firefighter Sheldon Johnson (32) moved forward on Thursday during a second preliminary hearing, with proceedings held on Bonaire and followed via video link from Saba and St. Maarten. The suspects, identified as W. and V.H., are accused of …
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DossierKoninkrijksRelaties reported the following: Long‑standing problems experienced by patients in the Caribbean Netherlands during medical referrals have still not been resolved, despite years of attention from National Ombudsman Reinier van Zutphen. This is why he conducted an investigation, the results of which were published today. There are three main issues …
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After the first week of Commissioner Eviton Heyliger’s working visit to the Netherlands, several topics were addressed, including the introduction of unemployment benefits in the Caribbean Netherlands as of January 2027 and equal opportunities for Saban students. Advancing the Social Minimum During the first week of meetings, a central topic …
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Something noticeable greets you when you walk through the (new) gate of The Sacred Heart School today. The atmosphere feels calmer, students move through the building with clearer routines, and teachers appear focused on their work. There is a stronger sense of structure and calm. For anyone who followed the …
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A car hit a rock while traveling from Windwardside to The Bottom On Tuesday, the 17th of March, around midnight, the emergency control room received a report of a collision with a rock on JZ Ridge Road on Saba. Upon arrival, it was determined that a vehicle traveling from Windward …
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Deputies Anthony Weber (Bonaire), Rechelline Leerdam (Sint Eustatius), Bruce Zagers (Saba), and BES Envoy Edison Rijna will speak on Thursday during a meeting in Brussels. The aim of the event is to explore financial possibilities, such as funds and loans, to finance the sustainability of energy production on the islands. …
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