BioNews Kids Second Edition published by the DCNA
After a successful first edition, the Dutch Caribbean Nature Alliance (DCNA) has released the second edition of BioNews Kids. BioNews Kids is a free...
Successful start patrol ship Zr.Ms. Holland in the Dutch Caribbean Region
The Dutch Marine ship Zr.Ms. Holland during her first operational weeks has intercepted two drug transports in the Caribbean Sea.
The first so-called go-fast was...
Dutch Caribbean Nature Alliance welcomes Frédérique Van Randwijck
Dutch Caribbean Nature Alliance (DCNA) extends a warm welcome to their newest team member, Frédérique van Randwijck. On the 1st of October 2022, she joined...
Millions extra for improving purchasing power in the Caribbean Netherlands
The government will make € 16 million available in 2023 to improve purchasing power for residents of Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba. An additional...
From Defense training to actual deployment during storm Fiona
The hurricane relief exercise that Defense is holding in the Caribbean region from September 15 to September 27, has been temporarily changed to actual...
Long-spined sea urchins: not trouble but in trouble
Since February 2022 there have been reports of Long-spined sea urchin (Diadema) die off from a number of islands in the Caribbean, including St....
Secondary school pupils get to know Caribbean Research again
In mid-June, NWO is organising the second edition of the Week of Caribbean Research. Education and knowledge transfer are key focuses. In the weeks...
Sint Maarten: Three more arrests and searches
On the night of Wednesday, 11 May 2022, and Thursday, May 12, 2022, the Recherche Samenwerkingsteam (RST) arrested three people and conducted searches at...
BES islands close their airspace to Russia
As is already known, Europe has closed its airspace to all aircrafts and airlines registered in Russia.As the BES islands (Bonaire, St. Eustatius and...
Navy ship HNLMS Holland leads anti-drug operation: 4735 kg of cocaine intercepted
The Dutch naval vessel HNLMS Holland, in close collaboration with the US Coast Guard and the Caribbean Coast Guard, has contributed to the interception...