In Q2 2023, consumer goods and services on Bonaire were 4.6 percent more expensive than one year previously. Inflation stood at 4.5 percent in the previous quarter. On St Eustatius, prices rose by 3.3 percent year-on-year in Q2; the price rise was 8.0 percent in Q1. On Saba, inflation stood …

The Youth Environmental Leadership Program (YELP) on Saba recently wrapped up its summer teen program whereby a small group of youngsters completed a PADI Project Aware Coral Restoration course. Last year the youth project prepared them to dive with scientists at the annual Sea & Learn on Saba program in …

WolBES (the Public Entities Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba Act) and FinBES (the Public Entities Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba Finances Act) have existed since 10/10/10. The purpose of the proposed amendments is to further improve administrative and financial relations between the European Netherlands and the public entities. The bill …

With the recent signing of the official documents at the notary to acquire a building, the Public Entity Saba set the next step in establishing a permanent shelter for domestic violence victims on the island. The Public Entity Saba on Monday, July 10 signed the deed of transfer for a …

Better career opportunities with a recognized international hospitality certificate. That is what the Hospitality Initiative project is working hard on. And with success! A total of 15 participants passed the course and received their certificates. The Ministry of Education, Culture and Science (OCW) and the National Institute for Professional Advancement …

Two motions were presented to the Island Council by Island Council Members Elsa Peterson and Vito Charles, both of the WIPM party, one motion addressing the continued urgency to establish the social minimum and a second motion on the minimum salaries of the Public Entity Saba with a cost-of-living adjustment. …

The Island Council on Thursday, July 13, approved the 2022 Year Report and the first 2023 budget amendment of the Public Entity Saba. During the Central Committee meeting one day before, Commissioner of Finance Bruce Zagers provided some background information. Saba was again able to achieve an unqualified audit opinion …

WINAIR announced the launch of its inaugural flight to Curaçao and Aruba this Friday July 14, 2023, utilizing their new ATR-500 series aircraft. This remarkable milestone marks a significant achievement for WINAIR, as it introduces a new level of comfort and luxury to their customers. In addition, WINAIR is now …

Today, the Island Council voted to adopt the Ordinance on the Restriction of Tobacco Use Saba.   This new ordinance will go into effect on September 1st, 2023. The ordinance regulates three areas with respect to the sale of tobacco and tobacco-related products. First, it will be prohibited to sell tobacco …

The Dutch Caribbean Nature Alliance (DCNA) recently organized an Education Standards and Strategy Workshop, bringing together esteemed park and conservation authorities from the Dutch Caribbean region. The workshop focused on developing educational standards and devising effective educational strategies for park organizations, Aruba National Park Foundation, Saba Conservation Foundation, Nature Foundation …