With the establishment of the Slavery Past Memorial Committee Foundation, the government has taken an important step in the implementation of the agreements surrounding the slavery past. The Memorial Committee is given a central role in the national and Kingdom-wide commemoration of the slavery past and the promotion of social …
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The BES Reporter has announced that on February 12, 2025, the island councils of Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, and Saba will convene on Saba for the BES Summit. This gathering will focus on drafting a cooperation document that will serve as the foundation for closer collaboration across various sectors. In addition, …
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The Public Entity Saba, in collaboration with Reimpact Studio, is developing a climate adaptation plan tailored to the island’s unique challenges. This plan will be created through a collaborative, consultative, and participatory process, ensuring input from key stakeholders—including residents, businesses, and organizations across various sectors. To make this plan truly …
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The Kingdom-wide Strategic Education Alliance (SEA) programme has launched the Caribbean Academic Foundation Year (CAFY) for students in St. Maarten, St. Eustatius and Saba. CAFY provides a one-year preparatory education programme for students that have completed their secondary school (or equivalent) and wish to pursue further education and develop more …
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The Public Entity of Saba has invited qualified general contractors to submit bids for the public tender for the “Civil Works for Black Rock Harbor Road and Giles Quarter Road.” Project Overview: The selected contractor will undertake civil works, including drainage and utility installations on Black Rock Harbor – & …
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The Dutch Caribbean Police Force (KPCN) has released the Crime Analysis (CBA) 2020-2024, the third report of its kind since 2010. This analysis provides a comprehensive overview of crime trends on Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba over the past four years and serves as a foundation for a strategic approach …
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State Secretary Vincent Karremans (Youth, Prevention, and Sport) will visit Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba from 9 to 15 February 2025. During his visit, he will meet with various healthcare and social institutions and engage in discussions on the challenges and opportunities related to healthcare, youth care, social support, and …
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State Secretary Zsolt Szabó (Digitalisation and Kingdom Relations) wants to keep the position of Kingdom Representative but restructure it differently. This adjustment is included in the legislative proposal amending the BES Public Entities Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba Act (WolBES) and the BES Public Entities Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba …
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The Law Enforcement Council has expressed a positive opinion regarding the detention of juveniles in Bonaire and the progress made in juvenile detention legislation for the BES islands Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba. This was highlighted in a new report published by the Council on Thursday. The report assesses the …
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The role of the Kingdom Representative for Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba (BES islands) is set to change under a proposal by State Secretary for Digitisation and Kingdom Relations, Zsolt Szabó. The revised responsibilities aim to enhance good governance and financial stability in the Caribbean Netherlands. The changes will be …
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