News - Social affairs & work

1. Start application for school supplies allowance SZW

   This year as well, parents or guardians of school-going children in the Caribbean Netherlands may qualify for an allowance for ...

   News item | 04-06-2024 | 21:34

2. Internet consultation: double child benefit in case of intensive care also in the Caribbean Netherlands

   Also in the Caribbean Netherlands, parents with children with intensive care needs will soon be able to receive double child ...

   News item | 31-05-2024 | 19:17

3. 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

4. Minister Schouten visits Saba and St. Eustatius

   Minister for Poverty Policy, Participation and Pensions, Carola Schouten, will pay a working visit to Saba and St. Eustatius from ...

   News item | 18-04-2024 | 20:24

5. Every child counts for child benefit

   The Social Affairs and Employment (SZW) Unit of the RCN is temporarily extending its opening hours and campaigning for child ...

   News item | 04-04-2024 | 17:48

6. Change in application for loss of wages for employers

   From the 8th of January 2024, the process of reporting absenteeism and applying for loss of wages during sickness, pregnancy or ...

   News item | 11-01-2024 | 20:58

7. A better, safer and more attractive Caribbean Netherlands

   How can we create closer ties between the criminal justice chain and the immigration chain? What do we need from each other in ...

   News item | 09-11-2023 | 00:00

8. Minimum wage, social security benefits and child benefit in the Caribbean Netherlands to rise

   From the 1st of July 2024, the minimum wage in the Caribbean Netherlands will be $1,750 per month. Minister Schouten (poverty ...

   News item | 27-10-2023 | 17:23

9. Study into funding of childcare in the Caribbean Netherlands

   In order to ensure that the future childcare compensation is realistic and organizations can continue to provide good childcare, ...

   News item | 18-10-2023 | 00:00

10. Caribbean Netherlands entitled to a dignified social minimum

    This is a press release of the Caribbean Netherlands Social Minimum Committee Not or barely having enough money to live on, never ...

    News item | 06-10-2023 | 15:58