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As of 1 January 2017, all female employees in the Caribbean Netherlands are entitled to 16 weeks of pre and post maternity leave. This used to be only 12 weeks. This has been made possible due to a legislative amendment in the Wet ziekteverzekering BES [BES Sickness Insurance Act]. The employee …
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Arjen Lubach: “America First, The Netherlands Second”
Dutch TV presenter Arjen Lubach presents The Netherlands to Donald Trump. (English subtitles)
Read More »Work conference on social security
The Work Conference “Social Security Bonaire” took place on the island earlier this week, with representatives of the Public Entity and the Dutch Government as well as stakeholders in attendance. This gathering was termed “very constructive,” whereby it was agreed that a social- economic agenda will be drawn up. Topics …
Read More »Opening of New Classroom for Laura Linzey Day Care Center Saba
On Monday, January 16th 2017, the official opening of the new classroom for the Laura Linzey Day Care Center on Saba, occurred. In attendance of the opening was Governor Jonathan Johnson, Commissioner of Youth Affairs Rolando Wilson, Island Secretary Tim Muller, Policy Advisor for Social Affairs Krijn Pons, Project Coordinator …
Read More »Harbour master plan Saba to be drafted
A master plan for the Saba harbour will be drafted this year, a plan that includes short-, medium- and long-term goals to comply with a growing demand and to improve the general facility. Saba Commissioner Bruce Zagers in charge of infrastructure and tourism stated this during his visit to the …
Read More »CBS: Inflation rate Caribbean Netherlands still low
Statistics Netherlands (CBS) reports inflation rates remained low on the three islands of the Caribbean Netherlands over Q4 2016, based on the consumer price index (CPI). Inflation on Bonaire, St Eustatius and Saba has hovered around 0 percent for nearly two consecutive years. Inflation on Bonaire stable for one year …
Read More »Murder suspect taken into custody
The suspect from Bosnia, who was extradited by the authorities in the United States as a suspect in the socalled “Hector” investigation on Sunday has been questioned by a Judge of Instruction on Bonaire. S.C. (31) has been taken into custody pending the investigations in the case. He is suspected …
Read More »AOV improvement: everyone who has an AOV pension and is married to a younger partner may be entitled to a supplement
Legislative amendments regulates AOV- partner supplement On January 1st 2017 several legislative amendments were implemented for the AOV [Wet Algemene Ouderdomsverzekering; General Retirement Insurance Act) partner supplement. This means that everyone who has an AOV pension and is married to a younger partner may be entitled to a supplement. The …
Read More »Saba Hell’s Gate Triathlon swims, bikes and runs on January 28th
It is almost here! The 10th Annual Saba Hell’s Gate Triathlon is fast approaching and will be held on January 28th, 2017. Join individuals from across the Caribbean, The Netherlands, Canada, and the United States by participating in Saba’s toughest sporting event- where even the swim in uphill. Sign up …
Read More »Volcanologist and Seismologists of KNMI will visit Saba
At the end of January, a group of the Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute KNMI, consisting of a volcanologist and seismologists, will visit Saba. For years, seismological meters have been stationed on Saba. Currently, there are four so called seismometers on Saba, which send information to the KNMI in De Bilt …
Read More »Increased exposure for destination Saba
Destination Saba is in the spotlight. Saba Commissioner of Tourism Bruce Zagers is optimistic. The Dutch Holiday Fair (“Vakantiebeurs”) in Utrecht went very well and the exposure to attract more visitors from the region and North America continues to grow. “In general, Saba is getting considerable exposure in the United …
Read More »Go-ahead for Saba helicopter flights
The Saba Government has received the green light for commercial helicopter landings, Saba Commissioner in charge of aviation and infrastructure affairs Bruce Zagers said on Monday. Zagers had a good meeting with representatives of the Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Environment I&M and the Dutch Inspectorate of Civil Aviation on …
Read More »Senad Cejvan a suspect in Hector case extradited to BES island
A suspect has been extradited today, January 15th 2017 from the United States in the investigation called “Hector”. This is the investigation being conducted after the death of a student on Saba in April 2015. On Sunday, January 15th, 2017 the 31-year old Senad Cejvan from Bosnia was transferred by …
Read More »Sneek is Caribbean candidate for CDA in upcoming national elections in March
St. Eustatius Island Council Member for the Statia Democratic Party (DP) Koos Sneek will be attending the upcoming congress of the Dutch Christian Democratic Party CDA as candidate number 49 on the CDA slate for the March 15, 2017 elections for a new Second Chamber. He will start campaigning very …
Read More »Carlyle Tearr elected new Commerce Chamber Chair
Former Commissioner of St. Eustatius Carlyle Tearr has been appointed new Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of St. Eustatius and Saba. Following the election held on December 13, 2016, the Board members of the Chamber of Commerce held its first meeting for 2017 on Thursday. The first …
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