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There are now 56 active cases of COVID-19 in St. Maarten, according to government’s latest update on Tuesday evening. This makes it al­most three weeks that the country’s daily active cases have been hovering be­tween fifty and seventy. After seemingly having pawed the peak of St. I Maarten’s second wave …

Saba Business Association (SBA) slammed the island government’s decision to abruptly announce the closure of the harbour’s roll-on, roll-off cargo ramp for repairs in a letter to the Executive Council on Tuesday afternoon. SBA’s letter – signed by SBA president and owner of shipping company Island Communication Services (ICS) Alida …

Saba Business Association (SBA) slammed the island government’s decision to abruptly announce the closure of the harbour’s roll-on, roll-off cargo ramp for repairs in a letter to the Executive Council on Tuesday afternoon. SBA’s letter – signed by SBA president and owner of shipping company Island Communication Services (ICS) Alida …

Starting from Wednesday, November 4th, after the cargo boats leave, work will begin on the ramp used to load and offload the cargo boats. The ramp in deteriorating condition as the rebar (reinforced steel) is lifting out of the concrete, making the ramp less stable and causing damage to the …

By Ronald van Raak, Member of Parliament for the SP. “But I said to the minister, pointing my finger at his nose. I told him if you come and when you come be prepared for the consequences. Because if  you take the soldiers with us, we will kill and burn …

Nature in Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba is not doing too well with the key threats be­ing invasive species, roam­ing livestock and climate change, stated Dutch Min­ister of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality Carola Schouten on Monday. In the sixth progress re­port “Nature in the Neth­erlands. Status of affairs late …

— Five additional recoveries recorded — Five per­sons have tested positive for COVID-19, but with the confirmed recovery of five persons the total num­ber active cases remains at 57. The total number of the country’s confirmed cases is now 789. Of the active cases, Col­lective Prevention Services (CPS) is currently monitor­ing …

The website Koninkrijk.nu reports that MP Ronald van Raak is of the opinion that the population of St. Eustatius should now press ahead and hold a referendum. The Member of Parliament for the Socialist Party is thus responding to the results of the election  of last Wednesday. There the population …

The first ever Pink Ribbon Cocktail Party was held Saturday evening on Saba. This event was a part of a number of events organized by Patricia Charles-Nation in honour of Breast Cancer Awareness month.   Attendees participated in several games and had a chance to win prizes, such as best dressed male, female …

The first ever Pink Ribbon Cocktail Party was held Saturday evening on Saba. This event was a part of a number of events organized by Patricia Charles-Nation in honour of Breast Cancer Awareness month.   Attendees participated in several games and had a chance to win prizes, such as best dressed male, female …

aptain Roger Hodge has retired after thirty years of service with Winair. Hodge began his career with Winair in 1990 and continued until his retire­ment this year. He served in Winair’s flight department, beginning as a first officer and progressing through the ranks quickly to be­come the company’s most senior …

Four persons have tested posi­tive for COVID-19, bring­ing the active cases up to 57. The total number of the country’s confirmed cases is now 784. Of the active cases, the Collective Prevention Ser­vices (CPS) is currently monitoring 50 persons who are in home isolation. There are 125 persons who are …

The Island Council of Thursday, October 22, unanimously approved the Island Ordinance to ban single-use plastic. Businesses are given four months to seek alternatives before the ordinance goes into effect, starting January 1, 2021 with a ban on plastic bags, followed by the prohibition of other plastic single-use articles in …

The Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labor VSA has reported twenty-one additional re­coveries from COVID-19 as of Thursday, October 22. However, seven new positive COVID-19 cases were also recorded. This )rings the total number of active COVID-19 cases to 52. The total number of confirmed cases for St. …

In the past weeks, the Outbreak Management Team (OMT) has discussed the possibility of opening for long-stay visitors, and the official date is Sunday, November 1st, 2020. As of this date, Saba will be open to visitors from any location if they can stay for longer than two weeks. Considering …

Seven more persons have tested positive for CO­VID-19; however, with confirmed recovery of six persons this brings the total number of ac­tive cases to 66. The total number of the country’s confirmed cases is now 769. Of the active cases, Col­lective Prevention Ser­vices (CPS) is currently monitoring 59 persons in …

Despite massive delays in vote-counting, Progressive Labour Party (PLP) is the big winner in St. Eustatius’ first Island Council election since the Dutch government took over the island administration in February 2018, netting a total of 815 votes based on the preliminary results. Headed by new leader Rechelline Leerdam, who …

In Q3 2020, consumer goods and services on Bonaire were 4.8 percent cheaper than one year previously. Prices also decreased on St Eustatius and Saba, by 3.3 percent and 1.6 percent year-on-year respectively. For all three islands, these were the largest price decreases measured since Statistics Netherlands (CBS) introduced these …

On Wednesday the 21st of October, the proposal to amend the Electricity and Drinking Water (BES) will be open for consultation. In the summer of 2019, the proposed amendments were already consulted extensively. With the outcomes of the first consultation round, the proposal has been modified. Only the part of …

Six persons have tested posi­tive for COVID-19, in­creasing the total number of active cases to 65. The total number of the country’s confirmed cases is now 762. Of the active cases, Col­lective Prevention Services (CPS) is currently monitoring 57 persons who are in home isola­tion. There are 85 per­sons in …

In the month of November Statistics Netherlands (CBS) will be conducting a Student Survey on Bonaire, Saba and St. Eustatius regarding the lives of young people in the Caribbean Netherlands. CBS carries out this study in cooperation with the Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport (VWS). This study sets out to …

The Dutch Caribbean Nature Alliance (DCNA) just released an informative booklet about DCNA’s achievements during the last year. The challenges nature in Dutch Caribbean faces are immense, but together as a network, DCNA’s six member Protected Area Management Organizations are stronger in their common goal of safeguarding nature in the …

Three additional persons have tested positive for CO­VID-19, but six new confirmed recoveries have been reported as of Monday, October 19. St. Maarten’s active cases have now reduced to 59 and the total num­ber of confirmed cases is now 756. Collective Prevention Services (CPS) is moni­toring 54 persons in home isolation. …

On Saturday, October 17th , a man with initials A.C.M. aged 43, was arrested on the Lambert Hassell Road on Saba for assault. KPCN

On Saturday, October 17th , a man with initials A.C.M. aged 43, was arrested on the Lambert Hassell Road on Saba for assault. KPCN

In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness month a Pink Fashion Runway Show was held at the Sunny Valley Youth Centre, on Saba, last Friday evening. Dressed in pink attire several individuals and groups displayed posters they created to spread awareness about early detection and fighting the disease. Using the information …

According to Dutch State Secretary of Home Affairs and Kingdom Relations Raymond Knops, the Neth­erlands should have worked more closely with the Caribbean territories in the period just after 10-10-10 to achieve certain results and prevent certain situations. He stated this in a re­view of ten years after the introduction …

— Five recoveries reported — Four new coronavirus COVID-19 cases have been confirmed by the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labor VSA. The total number of active COVID-19 cases in now 62. The total number of confirmed cases for the country is 753. Over the course of the weekend, 16 new COVID-19 cases and 12 …

The Government of St. Eustatius and EUTEL N.V. have managed to conclude an attractive agreement with Saba Statia Cable System B.V. (SSCS B.V.) for internet capacity for the coming five years. SSCS BV is owned by the Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom. This results in more Internet capacity, at …

In an effort to foster a healthy lifestyle amongst the community, in particular the youth, the Public Entity Saba has approved a project created by the Public Health Department in conjunction with Kemaul Lee of Fit with Lee. The project, entitled Healthy Choices, Happy Kids, encourages school children and their …

The government decided today to extend the support and recovery package for residents and businesses on Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba due to the corona virus, with another nine months, until the 12th of July 2021. Residents and businesses on Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba are part of the Netherlands …

The government decided today to extend the support and recovery package for residents and businesses on Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba due to the corona virus, with another nine months, until the 12th of July 2021. Residents and businesses on Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba are part of the Netherlands …

— 8 newly confirmed COVID-19 cases — Eight persons have tested positive for COV­11D-19; increasing the total active cases to 58. The total number of the coun­try’s confirmed cases is now 737. Of the active cases, the Collec­tive Prevention Services (CPS) is currently monitoring 56 persons who are in home …

— 8 newly confirmed COVID-19 cases — Eight persons have tested positive for COV­11D-19; increasing the total active cases to 58. The total number of the coun­try’s confirmed cases is now 737. Of the active cases, the Collec­tive Prevention Services (CPS) is currently monitoring 56 persons who are in home …

October 16, 2020 marks the 75th Anniversary of World Food Day and aims to raise awareness on the issues behind poverty and hunger. 2020 also marks the 10th Anniversary of the Meals on Wheels program of the Saba Lions Club. The COVID-19 global health crisis is a time to reflect …

The film Rights to Healthy Food by Quinten van Drunen, Jenee Matthew, Elisey Richardson, Ruegenne Matthew was announced as the winner of the Children’s Rights Film Festival on Saba on Saturday, October 10th. Since early this year children of the Sacred Heart School and the Saba Comprehensive School have been …

The film Rights to Healthy Food by Quinten van Drunen, Jenee Matthew, Elisey Richardson, Ruegenne Matthew was announced as the winner of the Children’s Rights Film Festival on Saba on Saturday, October 10th. Since early this year children of the Sacred Heart School and the Saba Comprehensive School have been …

As of 2020, retirees living in the BES islands no longer have to submit the annual life certificate to the Pensioenfonds Caribisch Nederland (PCN) This annual life certificate used to be necessary to prevent that the pension benefit was paid out for too long after a retired participant had passed …

As of 2020, retirees living in the BES islands no longer have to submit the annual life certificate to the Pensioenfonds Caribisch Nederland (PCN) This annual life certificate used to be necessary to prevent that the pension benefit was paid out for too long after a retired participant had passed …