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1. Leave regulations Caribbean Netherlands expanded as of 1 January 2026

   As of 1 January 2026, the leave regulations in the Caribbean Netherlands will be expanded with emergency leave and short-term ...

   News item | 09-10-2025 | 16:11

2. Decree on financial and quality rules in childcare on Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba

   The Childcare Decree BES accompanying the Law Childcare BES was published on the 8^th of October. It specifies the rules that ...

   News item | 08-10-2025 | 14:23

3. Good governance, food security and nature conservation to be the focus of State Secretary Van Marum’s first visit

   The State Secretary for the Interior and Kingdom Relations, Eddie van Marum, is going to visit the Caribbean part of the Kingdom ...

   News item | 08-10-2025 | 14:14

4. Senate approves Anti-Discrimination Protection Act for Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba

   On Tuesday, 7 October 2025, the Senate approved the introduction of the equal treatment legislation on Bonaire, St. Eustatius and ...

   News item | 07-10-2025 | 14:52

5. Second Chamber Election Wednesday, October 29, 2025

   The Second Chamber Election will take place on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. Residents of the Caribbean Netherlands who are 18 ...

   News item | 06-10-2025 | 15:58

6. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month #ROSTAMIKOS

   October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month worldwide. At Bevolkingsonderzoek Caribisch Nederland, we also take this time to reflect ...

   News item | 02-10-2025 | 16:11

7. From 11 November, residents of Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba receive a BSN

   Following the House of Representatives, the Senate has also given the green light for the introduction of the citizen service ...

   News item | 30-09-2025 | 15:23

8. Maritime checks during the 58th edition of the Regatta Bonaire

   On Sunday, 5 October 2025, the 58th edition of the Regatta Bonaire kicks off. The Multidisciplinary Maritime Hub Bonaire (MMHB), ...

   News item | 29-09-2025 | 18:10

9. Economy of Bonaire grows in 2023, contraction on St Eustatius and Saba

   The economy of Bonaire grew by 6.3 percent in 2023. That growth was mainly driven by the construction, energy and  accommodation ...

   News item | 25-09-2025 | 14:31

10. Renewed allowance for children with intensive care needs

    Parents and caregivers of children aged 3 to 17 with intensive care needs in the Caribbean Netherlands are eligible for a (third) ...

    News item | 24-09-2025 | 15:49