Member of the Second Chamber of the Dutch Parliament Ronald van Raak of the Socialist Party (SP) is questioning the tendering process to purchase hot drink and snack machines for the National Government Department Caribbean Netherlands RCN in St. Eustatius and Saba. Baffled by the advertisement in the local media …

On Sunday, June 14th , a collision occurred at 2:45 PM on Well’s Bay Road on Saba. The driver stated that a goat suddenly crossed the road. He wanted to avoid the goat and lost control of the steering wheel after which the car rolled over. The driver suffered abrasions …

St. Maarten enters the fourth and final phase of its internal de-escalation measures as of today, Monday, June 15, when all remaining businesses are allowed to reopen. Both Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication (TEATT) Minister Ludmila de Weever and Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs confirmed on Sunday that the 11:00pm …

St. Maarten enters the fourth and final phase of its internal de-escalation measures as of today, Monday, June 15, when all remaining businesses are allowed to reopen. Both Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication (TEATT) Minister Ludmila de Weever and Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs confirmed on Sunday that the 11:00pm …

After an uphill battle to mitigate the spread of the highly infectious coronavirus COVID-19, Dutch St. Maarten currently has zero active cases, as no new cases have been recorded and the last case on record is now cured. Two patients were admitted to the facilities at St. Maarten Medical Center …

After an uphill battle to mitigate the spread of the highly infectious coronavirus COVID-19, Dutch St. Maarten currently has zero active cases, as no new cases have been recorded and the last case on record is now cured. Two patients were admitted to the facilities at St. Maarten Medical Center …

Regional health authority ARS reported that one new COVID-19 case was identified from a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test on Friday, and the patient is isolating at home. Active cases remain at one as the previous case has recovered, bringing the total recoveries to 36. Since the pandemic reached St. …

On Thursday, June 11th, the Outbreak Management Team (OMT) advised Governor Johnson that Saba can move to alert level 1; This change means that there is no longer a limitation on gatherings and events, and contact sports are now fully allowed. As the BES islands are currently covid free, the …

People who have been infected with coronavisrus but were not admitted to hospital are struggling with severe effects on their health months after first falling ill, a survey by the respiratory disease organisation Longfonds has shown. Some 95% of the 1,600 respondents, of whom 91% were not admitted to hospital …

Parents of children who go to secondary school (after coming summer holidays) can apply with the RCN-unit SZW for a contribution towards the costs of school supplies. The SZW school package consists of vouchers for school uniforms, shoes and stationery. Families on Saba with an income up to $ 1,250 …

A study by researchers from the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam shows that the invasive plant coralita and urban development have led to large, distinct changes in insect and spider communities on Sint Eustatius. Hence, coralita is not just a result of urban development but are also a driver of change. Recovery …

One coronavirus patient was readmit­ted to the medical facility at St. Maarten Medical Center (SMMC) on June 8 with non-COVID-19-related medical issues, while a second suspected case was admitted to a separate medical facility on the evening of June 9 in criti­cal condition. The suspected case has been tested for …

One coronavirus patient was readmit­ted to the medical facility at St. Maarten Medical Center (SMMC) on June 8 with non-COVID-19-related medical issues, while a second suspected case was admitted to a separate medical facility on the evening of June 9 in criti­cal condition. The suspected case has been tested for …

On Tuesday, June 9th, Melisa St. Hilaire and Eva Lopez Guzman obtained the Dutch nationality during a short ceremony at the Government Administration Building.   The Island Governor read two documents, both in Dutch, individually to each person, after which they took the oath. The candidates had to comply with …

On the islands of the Caribbean Netherlands (Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba) more than 1000 laptops arrived last week. OCW employees in the Caribbean Netherlands took care of the distribution of these devices among the schools that applied for them. Minister Slob also enables schools in the Caribbean Netherlands to …