Dutch Caribbean

The Dutch naval vessel HNLMS Groningen intercepted three drug shipments in the Caribbean region within a single week, keeping a total of 1,653 kilograms of narcotics off the streets. The …

The Royal Navy has awarded the prestigious instructor pin, ‘Het Uiltje,’ to three soldiers from Curaçao and one from Aruba. The four new instructors were officially presented with the ‘Het …

During our visit to the Career Fair in Amsterdam, we had the pleasure of meeting a very friendly young woman: Sharlena Clarinda. Originally from Aruba, Sharlena now lives in the …

Dutch naval ship HNLMS Groningen intercepted two drug shipments in the Caribbean Sea on February 13 and 25. HNLMS Groningen was informed about the two go-fasts by an American patrol …

The Barracuda Warrior exercise has kicked off in Curaçao, bringing together various military units from the Dutch Caribbean region to enhance their skills. More than 150 military personnel are taking …

Last week, the Dutch Caribbean Nature Alliance (DCNA) received an additional financial contribution from the Nationale Postcode Loterij. This contribution is in addition to the multi-year donation of 500,000 euros …

On Thursday, November 28, 2024, Major of the Marines Niels Houtenbos officially assumed command of the Marine Detachment on Sint Maarten, succeeding Major of the Marines Arie Noordam. The ceremonial …

The catch was on Friday, November 8th, but was announced today. Already the 6th catch since the arrival of the Dutch naval ship in the Caribbean. The Caribbean Coast Guard …

Over the next two weeks, the Defense Caribbean Region will conduct a hurricane emergency relief exercise named ‘Windward Express’ on Saint Maarten and Saba. During this exercise, soldiers will team …

The station ship HNLMS Holland started on Monday September 2 with her patrols in the Caribbean Sea. Four days later, on Friday September 6 in the morning, it was a …