Today the tender for the construction of Black Rocks Harbor on Saba was published on TenderNed. At the end of October, the Minister of Infrastructure and Water Management granted the permit for the operation and construction of the new harbor. The permit was available for public inspection until early December. …
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The Council of Ministers, on the proposal of State Secretary Van Huffelen (Kingdom Relations and Digitalisation), has endorsed the bill to introduce the Citizen Service Number (BSN) and digital government login tools in Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba. The law aims to strengthen the digital government and society in the …
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WINAIR is delighted to announce the fulfillment of its commitment to the Dutch Government by making the final payment towards the USD 4,500,000 loan received during the challenging period of the COVID-19 Pandemic. This significant milestone marks a moment of gratitude towards the Dutch Government for the invaluable support provided. …
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On Friday, December 15 and Saturday, December 16, the Public Entity Saba’s reforestation project hosted its first mango tree grafting class as part of the local food production component of the project. The goal of this class was to inspire and empower island residents to start producing their food by …
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Since the 10th of October 2010, the islands Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, and Saba are known as the Caribbean Netherlands and are public entities of the Netherlands. Since this new constitutional status, the Dutch government is responsible for taxation and fiscal policy. Therefore, a new tax system was introduced in 2011, …
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From the end of 2025, population screenings for breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer will also be offered on Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba. Minister of Health, Welfare and Sport Kuipers writes this to the Second Chamber: Since 2021, the RIVM Centre for Population Screening has been working with a local …
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The Netherlands Authority for Consumers & Markets (ACM) has established the 2024 rate caps for electricity and drinking water on the islands. The ACM sets these maximum rates every year, and one of the key criteria is ensuring the supply firms have sufficient financial power to invest in developing sustainable …
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Saba Reach Foundation handed out certificates on Wednesday to thirteen students who completed English language courses offered by the local non-profit organisation. Seven passed the foundation’s Al-level English course and another six passed the B1-level English course. The 12-week courses were taught by Allan Carolina this year. During the certification ceremony, …
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A group of Saban girls spent Monday afternoon being encouraged to become the best version of themselves in a modelling workshop facilitated by Stacy Ann Taylor of St. Maarten-based modelling agency Taste of Fashion. The event, called “Kids Empowerment Modelling Workshop”, was the brainchild of mother and local entrepreneur Janelie …
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On request of the Executive Councils of Saba and Statia, the Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations is making 1 million euros available to keep the Makana ferry service from St. Eustatius and Saba with St. Maarten in service for the next 2 years. Today, State Secretary Van Huffelen …
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