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DCNA holds Masterclass with Dutch MPs on Nature Conservation

Jul 23, 2021 reporter 100 0

Kralendijk, The Bottom, Saba, Oranjestad, St. Eustatius - During ten days of official meetings, the Dutch Caribbean Nature Alliance (DCNA) held a masterclass for Dutch Members of Parliament, explaining attendees the importance for supporting nature conservation in the Dutch Caribbean and putting more focus that climate change will have on the islands. “During ten days of meetings here in the Netherlands with various stakeholders we thought it … [Read more] about DCNA holds Masterclass with Dutch MPs on Nature Conservation

Statia Scales up to Fight Non-Communicable Diseases and COVID-19

Jul 22, 2021 reporter 191 0

Oranjestad, St. Eustatius - The Department of Public Health (DPH) successfully developed a National Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) Multisectoral Action Plan (NCD MAP) through technical cooperation with the Pan American Health Organization/World Health … [Read more] about Statia Scales up to Fight Non-Communicable Diseases and COVID-19

Usage of banned single use plastic not allowed

Jul 22, 2021 reporter 216 0

Oranjestad, St. Eustatius - As of October 1, 2021 it is not allowed anymore to use the banned single plastic items. Businesses had a few months to adapt to the new waste ordinance that went into effect as of April 1st, 2021 and also got the opportunity to use … [Read more] about Usage of banned single use plastic not allowed

Inflation in the Caribbean Netherlands rising

Jul 21, 2021 reporter 189 0

Kralendijk, The Bottom, Saba, Oranjestad, St. Eustatius - In Q2 2021, consumer goods and services on Bonaire were 0.2 percent more expensive than one year previously. The inflation rate was still -3.2 percent in the previous quarter. On St Eustatius, prices … [Read more] about Inflation in the Caribbean Netherlands rising

Ants of the Dutch Caribbean

Jul 20, 2021 reporter 192 0

Kralendijk, The Bottom, Saba, Oranjestad, St. Eustatius - Between 2015 and 2020, researchers from the Naturalis Biodiversity Center updated the local ant species lists for the Dutch Caribbean. A large number of new species were documented, including 40 new … [Read more] about Ants of the Dutch Caribbean

Statia Suspends Archaeological Dig at the Airport

Jul 15, 2021 reporter 407 0

Oranjestad, St. Eustatius - The Public Entity St. Eustatius fully understands and respects the concerns of a group of residents in Statia and abroad about the recent excavations at the Golden Rock Plantation by SECAR (St. Eustatius Center for Archaeological … [Read more] about Statia Suspends Archaeological Dig at the Airport

National Parks Nature Chase – The Epic Challenge, Swim, Bike, Hike

Jul 14, 2021 reporter 360 1

Oranjestad, St. Eustatius - The St. Eustatius National Parks Foundation, STENAPA, is hosting their first ever Nature Chase on Saturday October 9, 2021. This ‘triathlon’ will give people the opportunity to experience all three National Parks and the Botanical … [Read more] about National Parks Nature Chase – The Epic Challenge, Swim, Bike, Hike

Statia Government Continues Monitoring of Positive Ship Crew Members

Jul 13, 2021 reporter 316 0

Oranjestad, St. Eustatius - The 11 persons are still COVID-19 positive. The symptoms of these positive tested persons are not severe, which means that it is not necessary to leave the ship for medical treatment. The Public Health Department on St. Eusatius … [Read more] about Statia Government Continues Monitoring of Positive Ship Crew Members

Caribbean Netherlands: Growth in Employed Labour Force Stagnates in 2020

Jul 13, 2021 reporter 221 0

Kralendijk, The Bottom, Saba, Oranjestad, St. Eustatius - In 2020, the employed labour force in the Caribbean Netherlands hardly increased compared to 2018. Only Bonaire recorded a slight increase over this period, while St Eustatius and Saba saw a slight drop … [Read more] about Caribbean Netherlands: Growth in Employed Labour Force Stagnates in 2020

Opposition is mounting to Archeological Excavations on St. Eustatius

Jul 12, 2021 reporter 533 0

Oranjestad, St. Eustatius - Opposition is mounting to archeological excavations carried out on the Dutch Caribbean island of St. Eustatius. Kenneth Cuvalay who is chair of the Caribbean branch of a Dutch political party called Ubuntu Connected Front (UCF) has … [Read more] about Opposition is mounting to Archeological Excavations on St. Eustatius

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