THE STICHTING KATHOLIEK ONDERWIJS SABA, FUNCTIONING AS THE SCHOOL BOARD OF THE SACRED HEART PRIMARY SCHOOL IS LOOKING FOR BOARDMEMBERS What is the responsibility of the School Board? Determine the general course and framework of primary education Supervise and monitor the implementation and execution of policies Meetings with the …
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The law proposal that would make Dutch equal treatment laws applicable to the Caribbean Netherlands requires more clarification. This was concluded by the Council of State’s Advisory Department in its advice published on Monday, March 18. The council also recommends additional financial measures for companies and organisations that would be …
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The site DossierKoninkrijksrelaties reports that the members of the Saba Island Council have visited Zoeterwoude, the smallest municipality in South Holland. Differences and similarities were discovered in discussions with the municipal council members. Topics that were offered: the powers of the council members and the island council members, the role …
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A traffic stop was conducted on Wednesday, March 13, at the E.A. Johnson Road on Saba. During the check, a total of six vehicles, including one scooter, were stopped and inspected. One driver was issued a ticket for driving without a seat belt. The Dutch Caribbean Police Force KPCN reminded …
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The site DossierKoninkrijksrelaties reports that neither the Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations nor the acting Kingdom Representative were involved in the hiring of Arjen de Wolff by the Island Council of Saba, nor in the settlement of the conflict that arose between the two. In 2022, De Wolff …
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The 35th anniversary of the slaying of late Police Officer Samuel A. Charles was marked with a solemn ceremony in The Bottom on Thursday, March 14. The Dutch Caribbean Police Force, along with Charles’ family, organised a church service and wreath-laying at his grave-site, as well as at his bust …
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As of the 1st of April, 2024, students from the Caribbean region who will be studying in the Netherlands will receive a citizen service number (BSN) when they apply for study financing. This will allow them to arrange a number of matters for their studies from the Caribbean region in …
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The website Koninkrijksrelaties reports that the island government of Saba feels duped by Arjen de Wolff, the current interim registrar of Bonaire. He was paid for work that he never delivered, the public entity confirmed in response to questions from DossierKoninkrijksrelaties. The special municipality would have been disadvantaged to the …
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Today, March 9th, is the day of fire brigade history. The Caribbean Netherlands Fire Department (BKCN) also has a rich history. Former Local Commander (Bonaire) Reynold Janga and Local Commander (Saba) Julio Every can tell all about it. ‘We used to not even have firefighting suits. We did everything in …
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Shortly after its return to Nevis, Winair announces further expansion with a new route – direct flights to Martinique. Starting April 1st, 2024, these flights directly connect Martinique (FDF) to both Sint Maarten (SXM) and Dominica (DOM) and v.v., Offering convenient options for both business and leisure travelers, this expansion …
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