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The Temporary Unemployment Benefit Regulation BES is taking effect on 1 January 2027
Employees on Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba who lose their jobs through no fault of their own will be able to submit an ...
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Nine firefighters have completed the first part of the Fire Service Driver training course
On 9 October 2026, nine firefighters from the Caribbean Netherlands Fire Department (Brandweerkorps Caribisch Nederland, BKCN) ...
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Caribbean Netherlands Fire Department More Visible on St. Eustatius
From 12 October through 23 October, the Caribbean Netherlands Fire Department (BKCN) will have a more visible presence on St. ...
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Two Caribbean museums awarded NWO grant
Great news for the Caribbean heritage sector. Two museums just received a Museum Grant from NWO (Dutch Research Council): the ...
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Maritime checks during the 59th edition of the Regatta Bonaire
On Sunday, 11 October 2026, the 59th edition of the Regatta Bonaire kicks off. The Multidisciplinary Maritime Hub Bonaire (MMHB), ...
Read moreWorking Visit State Secretary Eric van der Burg to Leeward Islands
From 12 up to and including 17 October, State Secretary Eric van der Burg is paying a working visit to the Leeward Islands of ...
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St Eustatius has highest life satisfaction in Caribbean Netherlands
People living on St Eustatius give their own happiness and other aspects of life satisfaction a higher score than people on ...
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New support program for second-year students in the Netherlands
Beginning in September 2026, students from Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, and Saba studying in the European part of the Netherlands ...
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Caribbean Netherlands Fire Department more visible on Bonaire
From 28 September through 9 October, the Caribbean Netherlands Fire Department (BKCN) will be more visible on Bonaire. During ...
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Bill amending the WolBES and FinBES sent to the Council of State
State Secretary of Interior and Kingdom Relations, Eric van der Burg, may send his proposed amendment to the Acts ‘Wet openbare ...
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Council of Ministers appointed Jonathan Johnson as Acting Kingdom Representative
The Council of Ministers has approved the nomination for the appointment of Mr. Jonathan Johnson as Acting Kingdom Representative ...
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Many people in Caribbean Netherlands doubt the accuracy of info seen online
Almost all residents of Bonaire, St Eustatius and Saba have access to the internet and use it frequently. The majority of ...
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The King, Prime Minister and State Secretary of Kingdom Relations and Effective Government visits St. Eustatius on the occasion of 250 years of The First Salute
His Majesty the King will attend the commemoration of 250 years of the First Salute on St. Eustatius on the morning of Monday ...
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CBS starts Labour force survey on Bonaire, St Eustatius and Saba
Between September 2026 and December 2026, Statistics Netherlands (CBS) will conduct the Labour force survey on Bonaire, St ...
Read moreSustainable investments lower the cost of living on Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba
On Budget Day, the Government is taking additional measures to improve livelihood security on Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba. ...
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€47.5 million for nature on Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba
In 2027, the government will continue its efforts to strengthen and restore the unique natural environment and ecosystems in the ...
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ZJCN appoints Sulay Lau as Head of Operations
Care and Youth Caribbean Netherlands (ZJCN) announces that Sulay Lau has been appointed Head of Operations effective September 1. ...
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Out of the Grip 2.0 gets more than 300 young people thinking: does this feel right?
More than 300 young people on Bonaire took part in Out of the Grip 2.0 on Tuesday 25 August 2026, a workshop about influence and ...
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