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The Daily Herald reports that the UNICEF Netherlands report on the situation of children in the Caribbean part of the Kingdom of The Netherlands received full attention this week through a series of events organized surrounding the visit of UNICEF representative Karin Kloosterboer. The report presented to Home Affairs and …
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Mental Health congress will be about many topics
The Daily Herald writes that a range of topics will be covered in the Mental Health Foundation (MHF) upcoming congress on transforming care. The congress is a combined effort of MHF, the Ministry of Public Health, Turing Point Foundation, the Parnassia group in the Netherlands and SVP-CN of the Bonaire, …
Read More »Prinsjesdag : cooperation and independence Caribbean
“Versgeperst.com” writes about independence and cooperation as mentioned in the “Troonrede” of Willem Alexander.In the first Speech from the Throne of King Willem – Alexander, the need for economic cooperation in the Kingdom is emphasized: ” It contributes [ … ] to the necessary financial independence and stability of the …
Read More »PCN office opened with support of the Killy Killy Band
The Daily Herald published photos how the Pension Office Caribisch Nederlands PCN had been opened Tuesday afternoon, in the Mazingabuilding on St. Eustatius and wrote that the Chairman Harald Linkels, members Will Johnson and Valdemar Marcha and Monique Sambo of the PCN office in Bonaire were present for the ceremony. …
Read More »New manager for European development money for the Dutch Caribbean.
NTR | caribbean network reports that European grant money from the 10th European Development Fund (EDF) for Curaçao, Sint Maarten, Bonaire, Saba and Sint Eustatius will be managed by International Management Group (IMG). Executive USONA is no longer involved in this. The choice of a new party was needed, because …
Read More »King’s speech signals end of the classic welfare state
The next generation: Willem Alexander and Maxima in the Ridderzaal. Photo: Novum King Willem-Alexander has made his first speech from the throne, outlining government policy for the coming year. The speech, which lasted 17 minutes, focused on forthcoming legislation, in particular on changes to the care sector. In the speech, …
Read More »No fast, painless solutions for economy, says finance minister
Finance minister Jeroen Dijsselbloem heads for parliament, briefcase in hand. Photo: Novum The cabinet wants to ensure the Dutch economy undergoes a ‘sustainable recovery’ with substance, finance minister Jeroen Dijsselbloem told parliament on Tuesday. Outlining the state of the government’s finances, Dijsselbloem said the Netherlands is now back at the …
Read More »As leaky as a sieve: what we know about the 2014 budget so far
With a string of leaks over the past few weeks and this weekend’s RTL scoop covering key macro-economic figures, much of the government’s 2014 spending plans are already out in the open. The plans will be formally presented to parliament on Tuesday after king Willem-Alexander has made his first speech …
Read More »The echoes of a big heart with a gift for sparking happiness
Psychology professor, prolific writer and former all-American pro football player, Daniel Eckstein, aged 66, passed away on Saturday August 31, in Ashland, Oregon. The news shook the whole of the Saban community, as this man had touched the lives of many here, beyond the confines of his faculty position with …
Read More »Exit of Stolte leads to mixed reactions
The Daily Herald reports that the government of Bonaire is not thrilled about the announcement that national government representative for the Caribbean Netherlands Wilbert Stolte is leaving per May 1, 2014, but extra-parliamentary party PHU is. The public body does welcome an evaluation of the national coordination for Bonaire, St. …
Read More »Kingdom Youth Parliament has launched its own website
The Kingdom Youth Parliament has launched its Website www.kingdomyouthparliament.org , writes The Daily Herald . The Website provides information about the Kingdom Youth Parliament, which is to convene on St. Maarten in May 2014. A total of 50 youngsters from all parts of the kingdom will be forming teams to …
Read More »Work-visit to Bonaire bolsters coordination of interests
The initial and main reason for the Island Council to visit Bonaire was for them to attend the Bonaire Day celebrations on September 6, said Acting Island Council Registrar Akilah Levenstone during an interview with the Daily Herald concerning the goals and outcomes of the recent work visit. At council …
Read More »Joint Court introduces complaint arrangement
The Daily Herald writes that the Joint Court of Justice of Aruba, Curaçao, and St. Maarten, and of Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba, has recently introduced an arrangement to file complaints with the Board of the Court. Everyone who feels incorrectly treated by the Court of First Instance or the …
Read More »EU Structure Funds inaccessible to islands if they don’t change status
The Dutch Caribbean islands as Overseas Countries and Territories (OCTs) cannot make use of the so-called Structure Funds of the European Union, as reported by the Daily Herald.To do so, they would have to change their status to Ultra Peripheral Territory (UPT). Dutch Minister of Home Affairs and Kingdom Relations …
Read More »“Jump Start” parenting support kicks off
The Daily Herald writes that the Expertise Centre Education Care (EC2) has developed a new programme in early childhood development to assist parents in structuring their interactions with children of ages 4-8. EC2 Director Henriette van Heijnsbergen and behavioural coach Connie Adkins explained the purpose of “Jump Start.” The logo …
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