Minimum wage, social security benefits and child benefit in the Caribbean Netherlands to rise
From the 1st of July 2024, the minimum wage in the Caribbean Netherlands will be $1,750 per month. Minister Schouten (poverty policy, participation and...
U.S. Consulate Hosts Reception to Honor Teachers andLaunches Free Custom Curriculum
The U.S. Consulate hosted a distinguished group of educators, administrators, and community leaders at a reception to celebrate Curacao’s first-ever English Immersion School (EIS), opening for Group...
Ms. Ingrid Sealy appointed deputy acting governor Bonaire
Ms. Sealy head of the Immigration and Naturalisation Service on Bonaire (IND) was appointed deputy acting Island Governor of Bonaire on the 17th of...
Inflation down on Bonaire St Eustatius and Saba
In Q3 2023, consumer goods and services on Bonaire were 1.9 percent more expensive than one year previously. Inflation stood at 4.6 percent in...
Travel advisory code orange for Curacao
Minister of Foreign Affairs has changed the travel advisory code for Curacao to orange. This measure was taken because of the increase in positive...
Unmanned aircraft MQ-9 departs from Curaçao
After being stationed almost for two years in Curaçao, the unmanned aircraft MQ-9 will depart this month to Rumania, for the defense of the...
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...
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...
Soldier loses his life after snorkeling at Porto Marie Beach, Curaçao
On Saturday, February 24, 2024, a Dutch Soldier from the ‘Compagnie in de West’ loses his life after he went snorkeling at Porto Marie...
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...
