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  1. VWS closes temporary contract with Medicair for Air ambulance between Caribbean Netherlands, CuraƧao and Aruba

    The Ministry of Health Welfare and Sport (VWS) has taken note of the problems and growing concerns about Code Red (air ambulance) ...

    News item | 08-05-2024 | 22:32

  2. Special social relief for unexpected large expenses

    People with low income and unexpected large expenses may be eligible for special social relief. To make people aware of this, the ...

    News item | 07-05-2024 | 15:44

  3. Investigation into possible data leak at the basic administration of Civil Affairs Bonaire

    The Commission Supervision Personal Data Protection BES (the Commission) monitors compliance with privacy legislation in the ...

    News item | 06-05-2024 | 18:34

  4. Speech Kingdom Representative on Commemoration of the Dead Bonaire May 4, 2024

    Today we have gathered here to commemorate the victims of the Second World War and other conflicts and peacekeeping operations.

    News item | 06-05-2024 | 06:30

  5. BKCN firefighters honored on International Firefighters Day

    While the 4th of May is National Remembrance Day it is also International Firefighters Day. On this specific day fire departments ...

    News item | 03-05-2024 | 22:39

  6. Kingdom Relations Committee pays working visit to Caribbean

    From Sunday 5 May to Thursday 9 May 2024, the Kingdom Relations Committee of the House of Representatives of the States General ...

    News item | 03-05-2024 | 00:00

  7. Almost 300 laws apply to the Caribbean Netherlands

    For residents on Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba it is often not clear which legislation applies to the islands. Former Member ...

    News item | 26-04-2024 | 21:22

  8. Inhabitants Caribbean Netherlands better protected against discrimination

    The Council of Ministers, on the proposal of Minister De Jonge (Interior and Kingdom Relations), agreed to send the Equal ...

    News item | 26-04-2024 | 20:35

  9. Law proposal for modernisation of social security in the Caribbean Netherlands

    In view of the pursuit of equality and the promotion of social and economic security, it is necessary to modernise the social ...

    News item | 26-04-2024 | 16:19

  10. Bonaire mortgage guarantee extended to homes up to $305,000

    More buyers can now apply for a mortgage with a Bonaire mortgage guarantee (BMG). As of May 1st, 2024, the ceiling will be raised ...

    News item | 26-04-2024 | 15:36