A traffic stop was conducted on Wednesday, March 13, at the E.A. Johnson Road on Saba. During the check, a total of six vehicles, including one scooter, were stopped and inspected. One driver was issued a ticket for driving without a seat belt. The Dutch Caribbean Police Force KPCN reminded …
Read More »35th death anniv. of Police Officer Samuel A. Charles commemorated
The 35th anniversary of the slaying of late Police Officer Samuel A. Charles was marked with a solemn ceremony in The Bottom on Thursday, March 14. The Dutch Caribbean Police Force, along with Charles’ family, organised a church service and wreath-laying at his grave-site, as well as at his bust …
Read More »Students will receive citizen service number when applying for Dutch study financing
As of the 1st of April, 2024, students from the Caribbean region who will be studying in the Netherlands will receive a citizen service number (BSN) when they apply for study financing. This will allow them to arrange a number of matters for their studies from the Caribbean region in …
Read More »Island Government Saba Feels Duped By Bonaire’s Interim Registrar De Wolff
The website Koninkrijksrelaties reports that the island government of Saba feels duped by Arjen de Wolff, the current interim registrar of Bonaire. He was paid for work that he never delivered, the public entity confirmed in response to questions from DossierKoninkrijksrelaties. The special municipality would have been disadvantaged to the …
Read More »From overalls to firefighting suit
Today, March 9th, is the day of fire brigade history. The Caribbean Netherlands Fire Department (BKCN) also has a rich history. Former Local Commander (Bonaire) Reynold Janga and Local Commander (Saba) Julio Every can tell all about it. ‘We used to not even have firefighting suits. We did everything in …
Read More »Method for calculating child support updated
To determine child support, a new calculation model is being used since 2022 on the basis of which the Guardianship Council Caribbean Netherlands advises the court. This calculation model is updated every year. This year, changes to the minimum wage, child benefit and living costs have had an impact on …
Read More »Alida Francis to become Governor of St. Eustatius
Lady M.A.U. (Alida) Francis will become the Island Governor of St. Eustatius. State Secretary Alexandra van Huffelen of Kingdom Relations and Digitalization nominated her for appointment in the Council of Ministers. Alida Francis (58) was born on St. Eustatius and has been Government Commissioner of St. Eustatius since February 2021 …
Read More »Saba Tourism Bureau showcases island at 44th Heineken Regatta
The Saba Tourist Bureau team recently participated in the destination hub at the 44th Heineken Regatta held in St. Maarten from February 29 to March 3. The bureau’s booth showcased the island of Saba, providing attendees with destination information. Visitors had the opportunity to learn about yacht entry procedures, accommodation …
Read More »Updates from the Dutch Caribbean’s Bird Monitoring Project
Last year the Dutch Caribbean Nature Alliance (DCNA) officially launched the project “Monitoring for Bird Biodiversity Conservation in the Dutch Caribbean.” This initiative, supported by the Ministry of Agriculture, Nature, and Food Quality (LNV), aims to equip local nature management organizations on Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao, Saba, St. Eustatius and St. …
Read More »Saba delegation attends 20th OCTs-EU Forum in Brussels
Commissioner Eviton Heyliger and Policy Advisor Courtney Hassell recently travelled to Brussels to attend the twentieth Overseas Countries and Territories-European Union (OCTs-EU) Forum, which took place February 26-29. The forum takes place annually and is the highest-level instance of dialogue that brings together representatives of the OCTs, member states and …
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