News from Bonaire, St. Eustatius & Saba
THE BOTTOM- Residents on Saba will soon also see higher fares for electricity consumption. An announcment by the Authority for Consumers and Marcets (ACM) has already indicated that higher pices will now be allowed to be charged by Saba Electricy Company. The power company recently met with the Government of Saba, to discuss the situation and concerns in light of every increasing prices. While a great deal of electricity in ... Lees verder
THE BOTTOM- The island of Saba, also known as "The Unspoiled Queen", has successfully applied for recognition of its sustainability policy and achievements through the Green Destinations Award program. This program certifies and promotes sustainable tourist ... Lees verder
ORANJESTAD - The partnership between Fundacion Telefon pa Hubetud Aruba and the Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport (VWS) for the ‘Guana Chat’ child helpline in the Caribbean Netherlands is a reality. State Secretary Maarten van Ooijen from VWS and director ... Lees verder
KRALENDIJK - The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets [Autoriteit Consument en Markt] (ACM) has set maximum rates for the distribution of electricity in the Caribbean Netherlands. The rates are increasing significantly as of the 1st of July ... Lees verder
THE HAGUE/THE BOTTOM—The Saba Island Council is currently in the Netherlands for a series of meetings, work visits and the year congress of the Association of Dutch Municipalities VNG. Commissioner of Social Affairs, Public Health and Housing Rolando Wilson is ... Lees verder
KRALENDIJK- On Monday, June 20th, a Saba delegation consisting of Island Governor Jonathan Johnson, Commissioner Rolando Wilson, and Advisor Gerald Simmons – de Jong had a morning workshop and meetings at the main office of Kadaster Netherlands in Apeldoorn. ... Lees verder
THE BOTTOM - On Saba on Monday afternoon the 13th of June, Alexandra van Huffelen, State Secretary for Kingdom Relations and Digitalization and island Commissioner Bruce Zagers signed the multi-year governing agreement "Saba Package 2.0". This contains ... Lees verder
KRALENDIJK - Consumers' Association Unkobon calls upon the Tweede Kamer to force the government, during the debate on the Spring budget memo on June 15th, to guarantee a social minimum for the special municipalities of Bonaire, Saba and St. Eustatius, as has ... Lees verder
THE BOTTOM- Hemmie van Xanten, who ran on the political slate of WIPM party on Saba has declared himself independent on Wednesday. This means that that WIPM no longer governs without any opposition. The party however continues to be very strong with four out ... Lees verder
KRALENDIJK- Minister of Primary and Secondary Education, Dennis Wiersma, has visited the island of from May 29th through May 30th. It was the first time that Wiersma visited the island, so there was much to see and learn. During the visit, the Minister met ... Lees verder
The Bottom, Saba - The Public Entity Saba and the Participation Company Caribbean Netherlands (PMCN) of the Pension Fund Caribbean Netherlands (PCN) on May 20 signed a Letter of Intent to explore the development of childcare facilities on Saba. Through the ... Lees verder
The Bottom, Saba, Oranjestad, St. Eustatius -The public entities Saba and St. Eustatius during a meeting in St. Eustatius on Monday, May 23 agreed to further strengthen the cooperation between the two islands. A small delegation from Saba, headed by ... Lees verder
THE BOTTOM- Agriculture, growing fresh produce plays an important part in Saba’s culture and daily life. It is also a sector that the Public Entity Saba continues to invest in. The Saba Comprehensive School (SCS) is doing its part by having added an ... Lees verder
STATIA - In order to address the challenges with medical referrals for the residents of Saba and Sint Eustatius and also the general sentiment among residents of Saba and Sint Eustatius about care on the island, ZJCN organized a seminar together with ... Lees verder
THE BOTTOM - With the input of local stakeholders and the assistance of Dutch water operators Vitens Evides International (VEI), the Public Entity Saba has started the process to develop a Water Vision. Two persons of VEI, Fred Elgers and Eric Adamse, were ... Lees verder
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