The Dutch Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment will adjust the amounts for minimum wage, child benefit, and social security benefits in Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba as of January 1, 2025, based on 2024 inflation figures. The statutory minimum wage will be indexed across all three islands. For Bonaire, …
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Saba Comprehensive School (SCS) held its graduation ceremony on Saturday evening for the 15 graduates of the class of 2023-2024, who sat the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE), Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examinations, and final examinations of the Vocational and PRO streams. Some of the graduates could not attend …
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In 2021, approximately 9 in 10 residents of the Caribbean Netherlands rated their lives at 7 or higher on a 10-point scale, reflecting widespread life satisfaction. St. Eustatius had the highest percentage of satisfied residents (93%), followed closely by Saba and Bonaire at 88% each. However, this overall contentment exists …
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Join us this Sunday December 1st at the Artisanal Holiday Market from 3-5pm at Tropics Cafe, free for all to visit. Meet The Potters from HOT Art Studio and admire their Art Display. `See all the entries of the latest Pottery Throwdown Season 2 and vote for your favourite. There …
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Saba is actively working to become a recognized UNICEF Child-Friendly City, demonstrating a strong commitment to the well-being of children and youth by integrating children’s rights into local policy and practice. The island is one of seven municipalities participating in UNICEF’s global Child-Friendly Cities Initiative (CFCI), underscoring its dedication to …
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Helen Hassell, Tevonille Dunchie, Samantha Childs, Tiffany Zagers, and Alison Hassel are members of the new Saba Netball Association board. The Saba Netball Association was officially founded, on August 7, 2024. The inaugural board members are Helen Hassell, Tevonille Dunchie, Samantha Childs, Tiffany Zagers, and Alison Hassel. Tevonille Dunchie, the …
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The schedule for Mutty’s Pride during the second half of December and the first week of January has sparked significant concern among local businesses and restaurants on both St. Eustatius and Saba. According to information obtained by the BES-Reporter, the last sailing for 2024 is set for December 17, with the …
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The Office of Communication and Public Relations (CPR) of the Public Entity Saba recently participated in the Crisis Communication Conference held in Aruba, as part of the fourth edition of Crisis Management Week. The conference, hosted by the National Coordination Center for Aruba (CMO), brought together crisis communication professionals from …
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The Schoof government has refused to take immediate action to prevent a decline in purchasing power for residents of the Caribbean Netherlands, with losses potentially reaching up to 10% as of January 1. State Secretary for Kingdom Relations, Zsolt Szabo, conveyed this decision in a letter to the Second Chamber, …
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The personal data of residents in the Caribbean part of the Kingdom must be better protected quickly. Possibilities include fines for violations of privacy legislation, better supervision and more knowledge about the subject. This is what privacy law attorney Friederike van der Jagt stated in her contribution to a round …
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