News - Social affairs & work

1. Study on Child Benefit Provision in the Caribbean Netherlands: Scheme Widely Used and Valued

   The child benefit provision (KBV BES) is widely regarded by parents on Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba as a valuable contribution ...

   News item | 25-06-2025 | 13:33

2. Start of online consultation on the rules for the repayment of wrongly received sick pay or incapacity benefit

   The draft decree on the recovery of employee insurance payments in the Caribbean Netherlands contains rules on the repayment of ...

   News item | 05-06-2025 | 17:27

3. Quality of childcare on Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba developing

   The quality of childcare in the Caribbean Netherlands has improved in various areas since 2023. At most locations, the quality is ...

   News item | 20-05-2025 | 16:10

4. Labour Inspectorate: Working with Asbestos Requires proper precaution

   On the 10 May 2025, work was halted at a demolition site where roofing sheets suspected of containing asbestos were being ...

   News item | 15-05-2025 | 17:59

5. Support Towards Employment for People Distanced from the Labor Market

   The government is structurally allocating €4 million for people who are distanced from the labor market on Bonaire, St. Eustatius ...

   News item | 24-04-2025 | 13:24

6. Labour Inspectorate and Department of Labour strengthen support and enforcement

   Caribbean Netherlands – Everyone in the Caribbean Netherlands should be able to enjoy fair, safe and healthy working conditions. ...

   News item | 11-04-2025 | 17:01

7. Multidisciplinary control against undermining through RIEC CN partnership

   On Wednesday the 12^th  of March, multidisciplinary control were carried out in the morning hours at two locations on the Kaya ...

   News item | 13-03-2025 | 21:12

8. Cabinet continues efforts to improve livelihood security in Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba

   The Hague – The Dutch government aims to further enhance the livelihood security of residents in Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, and ...

   News item | 06-12-2024 | 19:56

9. New Minimum Wage, Child Benefit, and Social Security Benefit Amounts in the Caribbean Netherlands as of 1 January 2025

   The Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment will adjust the amounts for minimum wage, child benefit, and social security ...

   News item | 02-12-2024 | 18:02

10. Child Benefit to be Paid on 28 October

    The RCN Unit for Social Affairs and Employment (SZW) announces that the payment of the child benefit for the month of October ...

    News item | 24-10-2024 | 17:26