News - Social affairs & work

1. Start consultation on modernization of social security in the Caribbean Netherlands

   It is necessary to modernise social security in the Caribbean Netherlands. With this as point of departure, Minister Carola ...

   News item | 25-07-2022 | 19:51

2. Increase of supplements social relief and child benefit as of 1 July 2022

   On the 9th of June 2022, the ministerial regulation will be published containing the new amounts for child benefit and assistance ...

   News item | 08-06-2022 | 17:19

3. Start application allowance for school supplies SZW

   In the Caribbean Netherlands, parents of school-going children can qualify again for a contribution towards the costs of school ...

   News item | 30-05-2022 | 19:14

4. A big financial step for residents of the Caribbean Netherlands

   Various departments have joined forces to further support Bonaire, Saba and St. Eustatius. The investment is meant to give an ...

   News item | 20-05-2022 | 20:33

5. Minister Schouten aims at strengthening social security and labour market

   Minister Schouten visited the Caribbean Netherlands this week. The main reason was to get to know Saba, St. Eustatius and Bonaire ...

   News item | 12-05-2022 | 23:00

6. Minister Schouten invests in social workplace and service provision on St. Eustatius

   Minister Carola Schouten, during her visit to St. Eustatius, promised to work structurally on increasing labour market ...

   News item | 11-05-2022 | 13:55

7. Minister Schouten: guarantee future social workplace on Saba

   The social workplace on Saba will receive guaranteed financing during this Cabinet term. This was announced today by Minister ...

   News item | 09-05-2022 | 00:00

8. Minister Carola Schouten visits the Caribbean Netherlands

   Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Poverty Policy, Participation and Pensions, Carola Schouten, will pay a working visit to ...

   News item | 03-05-2022 | 18:57

9. Second speed meet for local job seekers and employers in the tourism sector

   Plenchi di Trabou, Tourism Corporation Bonaire (TCB) and Bonaire Hotel and Tourism Association (BONHATA) are joining forces to ...

   News item | 04-04-2022 | 17:24

10. Double child benefit for child with extra care needs

    Parents of children with intensive care needs in the Caribbean Netherlands can also apply for double child benefit in the future. ...

    News item | 17-03-2022 | 13:48