The Rijksdienst Caribisch Nederland (RCN) uses many channels to communicate with various target groups in the Caribbean Netherlands. The media landscape is developing quickly, which is why RCN asks an independent research agency to conduct a media survey every 2 years. The aim of the survey is to gain an insight into …
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Saba recently had the privilege of hosting a visit from a Nordic ski scout team from the United States. The team consisted of Tracy Cote, the long-time Colby College Nordic Ski team coach; Patrick Cote, a US Ski Team certified course designer; Silas Eastman, the chief trail groomer and course …
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The Dutch Second Chamber of Parliament on Tuesday adopted a motion to work out a financial scenario for the possible introduction of the social minimum for Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba per January 1, 2024. The motion was submitted by Member of Parliament (MP) Jorien of the Democratic Party D66 during …
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The Executive Council started its working visit to the Netherlands on Monday, May 23. The delegation will meet with various ministries, members of the Dutch Parliament and several organizations. The Saba delegation consists of Island Governor Jonathan Johnson, Commissioners Bruce Zagers and Eviton Heyliger, Head of Finance Maureen Hassell-van der …
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The five healthcare organizations and the 3 unions on the BES islands want to establish one joint CLA for the healthcare organization within the BES. During the three-day meeting that took place in mid-May, Fundashon Mariadal, Sint Eustatius Health Care Foundation, Sint Eustatius Auxiliary Home, Mental Health Caribbean and Saba …
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Also in 2022, the Prosecutor’s Office of Bonaire, St Eustatius and Saba OM BES was faced with many challenges, including the investigation and prosecution of criminal offences, in which the impact for society as a whole and for victims in particular are an important touchstone, said Chief Prosecutor Walter Kupers …
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Approximately fifty persons from the Roman Catholic Church on St. Eustatius travelled to Saba on Thursday, May 18, for an inter-island Ascension Family Fun Day. The day also served as a fundraiser for the Roman Catholic Church on Statia. The group was warmly welcomed by the parish priest, Malusca Baker and …
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In keeping with the procedures outlined in the Rules of Order for the Island Council of the public entity Saba, the faction of the Windward Islands People’s Movement (WIPM) informed Island Governor Jonathan Johnson, in his capacity as chairman of the Island Council, in a letter of Wednesday, May 17, …
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Why are the incomes lower in the Caribbean Netherlands and how can the coordination of policy be improved for the islands so the money that The Hague spends can be more effective? Regional journalists, including the correspondents of The Daily Herald and the Amigoe newspaper from Curacao, on Monday brainstormed and …
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The Saba Volleyball Association in collaboration with the Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association and NORCECA Federation has secured a Volleyball Developmental Coach for the island of Saba. The volleyball coach Mr. Patricio Bridgewater, who is from the island of Curaçao is a level 3 FIVB volleyball coach and that’s only one …
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