On the basis of the consumer price index (CPI), Statistics Netherlands (CBS) reports that the inflation rates on the three islands of the Caribbean Netherlands were all negative in Q4 2015. The rates on Bonaire and St Eustatius were negative in all quarters of 2015; the rate on Saba has …
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KITLV Opinion Survey in the Dutch Caribbean, irregularities on St. Maarten
Between September and November 2015, the KITLV executed a large-scale opinion survey on all six Caribbean islands of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. On each island, a random sample of addresses was drawn to be visited by a locally-recruited interviewer. KITLV researcher Dr. Wouter Veenendaal organized and supervised the survey, …
Read More »Discussions held on high speed inter-island ferry service for SSS-Islands
Government officials from Saba and Sint Eustatius recently met with Mr. Andin Bikker, an Aruban parliamentarian and Mr. Ton Jansen. Mr. Jansen is currently working on a feasibility study for a high-speed ferry service for cargo, cars and passengers between Aruba, Bonaire and Curacao. Mr. Jansen and Mr. Bikker took …
Read More »SSS islands together at Dutch Holiday Expo
St. Maarten is back at the annual Dutch Holiday Expo (Vakantiebeurs) which started in Utrecht on Tuesday, and with two large booths, no less: one combined stand with the sister islands St. Eustatius and Saba, plus one large booth of Port St. Maarten and Caribbean Luxury Club. St. Maarten’s absence …
Read More »Isabella urges RCN to keep up good work
Dutch Government Representative Gilbert Isabella called upon civil servants of Government Service Caribbean Netherlands RCN to support the execution of a number of plans on the basis of the Multi-Annual Programme. “As civil servants, your support is also needed in this regard. The preparation of your work should help the …
Read More »The Hideaway restaurant opens at Breadline Plaza
The Hideaway bar and restaurant officially opened at Breadline Plaza. The new eatery, which is operated by Camilo Usuga, his girlfriend Courtney Hassell and Chef Ryan Jacobs from Atlanta, Georgia, is open for lunch and dinner. The Hideaway held its grand opening Friday, with many patrons filling the restaurant and …
Read More »CBS: In 2013, Statia had highest income level in the Caribbean Netherlands
With 26.3 thousand US dollars per household, the highest disposable income in the Caribbean Netherlands in 2013 was recorded on Statia. Compared to 2012, the median disposable income on Bonaire rose marginally in 2013, but households on St Eustatius and Saba saw their incomes decline. Incomes fell most dramatically …
Read More »Caribbean Netherlands Summit calls for action in coming year
Alleviation of poverty, economic development and more efficiency are to become the priorities if it were up to Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba following last year’s evaluation of the islands’ constitutional status as public entities. These focal points were defined Saturday afternoon on the conclusion of a two-day summit with …
Read More »Bonaire Tax Office reverses decision to stop taking cash
Pressured by the Dutch National Ombudsman, the Caribbean Netherlands Tax Office will continue to accept cash payments in Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba. The National Ombudsman announced in a press release on Thursday, that the Caribbean Netherlands Tax Office had acted upon the Ombudsman’s recommendation to reverse the decision to …
Read More »Meet & Greet with First and Second Chamber on Saturday
The general public is invited for an informal Meet & Greet with members of the First and Second Chamber on Saturday January 9th from 2.30 pm to 4.00 pm at Hideaway Restaurant at the Breadline Plaza. A delegation consisting of First and Second Chamber members from the Committee for Kingdom …
Read More »Changes in tax for service providers
The Caribbean Netherlands Tax Office has implemented an amendment to the law on General Expenditure Tax ABB, which is applicable to entrepreneurs who provide telecommunication, radio and television, and electronic services. The amendment came into effect on January 1. For entrepreneurs who provide the abovementioned services to entrepreneurs outside of …
Read More »Wednesday, January 6: Sabans encouraged to take part in Constitutional Townhall Meeting
Residents of Saba are invited to attend a Townhall meeting hosted by the Commissioner of Constitutional Affairs, Chris Johnson on Wednesday, January 6th, 2016. The purpose of the Townhall is to present to the public, the Public Entity’s Standpoint on the Constitutional evaluation, which is the government’s response to the …
Read More »New Year's fireworks
Saba enjoyed a festive spirit over the 2015 Christmas season with entertaining events and parties all over the island, culminating with the traditional New Year’s Eve fireworks display early on the evening of December 30. The fireworks show was held early to ensure children and New Year’s Eve partygoers could …
Read More »Annual fireworks display to be held on Wednesday
The highly anticipated End of Year Annual Fireworks Display hosted by The Public Entity Saba will be held on Wednesday, December 30, writes The Daily Herald. The display at Flat Point, near Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport below Hell’s Gate, will start at 7:00pm. The pyrotechnic extravaganza is held ahead of …
Read More »Training programme for family doctors on islands
Family doctors in Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba will start an extensive four-year training programme next year in order to qualify with Dutch/European requirements. Dutch Minister of Public Health, Wellbeing and Sports Edith Schippers announced this in a letter that she sent to the Dutch Parliament on Tuesday that contained …
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