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1. Bonaire’s economy grew by almost 12 percent in 2021

   In 2021, Bonaire’s economy grew by almost 11.7 percent after the substantial contraction of 8.4 percent in 2020. On St Eustatius, ...

   News item | 28-09-2023 | 17:35

2. More purchasing power in the Caribbean Netherlands

   One in three residents in the Caribbean Netherlands lives in poverty. That is why this cabinet is allocating €30 million in 2024 ...

   News item | 21-09-2023 | 03:45

3. Increase in social relief for single persons and widows’ and orphans’ pension from the 1st of October 2023

   From the 1^st of October, the Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment will increase the social relief for single persons who ...

   News item | 15-09-2023 | 16:50

4. DUO to visit Caribbean region - Need to repay study debts? Don’t repay more than necessary!

   Some former students repay a higher monthly amount than is actually needed to repay their study debts. That is why Dienst ...

   News item | 11-09-2023 | 20:26

5. Press Day celebrations marked by commemoration of Slavery Past 1st of September 2023

   As the guardian of democracy, the press has a crucial role in our society. The 1^st of September is Press Day and the time to ...

   News item | 02-09-2023 | 00:00

6. Will you give a child a helping hand?

   Care and Youth Caribbean Netherlands (ZJCN) is actively looking for people with a big heart to help children who lack an ...

   News item | 23-08-2023 | 00:00

7. New 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 ...

   News item | 21-08-2023 | 21:07

8. The KMar and the KPCN conduct a joint search

   Following an arrest recently for intended cocaine smuggling to the Netherlands at Bonaire International Airport (BIA), the Royal ...

   News item | 08-08-2023 | 19:48

9. Ingrid Sealy new head Shared Service Organisation Caribbean Netherlands

   Effective November 1st , 2023, Ingrid Sealy will become head of the Shared Service Organisation Caribbean Netherlands (SSO-CN). ...

   News item | 31-07-2023 | 20:10

10. The Secretariat of CBP BES celebrates new office and honours Mrs. Esther Pourier-Thodé

    The Secretariat of the Supervisory Committee for the Protection of Personal Data BES (CBP BES) has reached a significant ...

    News item | 19-07-2023 | 18:05