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Dutch Caribbean Break-Out Session Held At National Congress On Climate Adaptation

The National Congress on Climate Adaptation took place at the NBC Conference Center in Nieuwegein, Utrecht, on Monday, June 17. Various speakers discussed climate change in the Caribbean part of the Kingdom during a well-attended break-out session. In photo, from left: Former Dutch MP and St. Maarten Minister Plenipotentiary Jorien Wuite, A Read more

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Mp Jorien Wuite Leaves Dutch Second Chamber

Former St. Maarten Minister Plenipotentiary and first-ever Dutch MP of St. Maarten descent Jorien Wuite listened to words of gratitude from President of the Second Chamber Vera Bergkamp as Bergkamp bade farewell to all leaving Dutch MPs.

~ Receives applause for her efforts for Caribbean ~

THE HAGUE--On Tuesday, December 5, 79 Members of Parliament (MPs) left the Dutch Second Chamber of Parliament following the recent elections Read more

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THE HAGUE:--- Stichting WeConnect and Pakhuis de Zwijger are organizing the networking event 'Diaspora Dialogues' in Amsterdam on October 10th. The goal is to let members of the Caribbean diaspora come together to have a dialogue on who they are, their experiences as a student or professional in the Netherlands, how they experience their connection with their birth island, and in what way they engage with the community on the islands.

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The inspiration for this dialogue comes from the Caribbean community itself Read more

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Jorien Wuite Will Not Stand For Re-Election To Second Chamber

THE HAGUE--Former St. Maarten Minister Plenipotentiary and current Member of Parliament (MP) in the Dutch Second Chamber Jorien Wuite announced on Wednesday that she will not stand for re-election when the Netherlands returns to the polls in November.

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Island Council Adopts Social Minimum, Salary Minimum Motions

SABA Two motions were presented to the Island Council by Island Council Members Elsa Peterson and Vito Charles, both of the WIPM party, one motion addressing the continued urgency to establish the social minimum and a second motion on the minimum salaries of the Public Entity Saba with a cost-of-living adjustment.

Peterson and Charles submitted their motions during a meeting of the Island Council to handle the 2022 Year Report and the first 2023 budget amendment. Petersons motion instructed the Executive Council to take a number of actions Read more

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SABA:--- Two motions were presented to the Island Council by Island Council Members Elsa Peterson and Vito Charles, both of the WIPM party, one motion addressing the continued urgency to establish the social minimum and a second motion on the minimum salaries of the Public Entity Saba with a cost-of-living adjustment.

Peterson and Charles submitted their motions during a meeting of the Island Council to handle the 2022 Year Report and the first 2023 budget amendment. Petersons motion instructed the Executive Council to take a number of actions Read more

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SABA:--- The Executive Council looks back at a good working visit to the Netherlands. From May 22 to June 1, Commissioners Bruce Zagers and Eviton Heyliger visited a number of ministries and entities and spoke with several members of the Second Chamber and members of the Dutch Government about Sabas challenges, needs, and its development.

Plans were presented and discussed to build a new high school campus which includes, academic classrooms, technical classrooms, a new gym, and an auditorium Read more

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The Hague Now Better Prepared If Another Hurricane Were To Hit

Members of the Permanent Committee for Kingdom Relations of the Dutch Second Chamber of Parliament Joba van den Berg (right), Roelien Kamminga (third from right) and Jorien Wuite (left) talk with State Secretary Van Huffelen (second from right) after Thursdays debate. (Suzanne Koelega photo)

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Vvd, Cda Critical Of Coho Pull-Back

Members of the Second Chambers Permanent Committee for Kingdom Relations during Thursday debate. From left: Jorien Wuite, Roelien Kamminga, Joba van den Berg, Kauthar Bouchallikht. (Suzanne Koelega photo)

THE HAGUE--The liberal democratic VVD party and the Christian Read more

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Second Chamber Conflicted On Ditching Coho Kingdom Law

Member of the Second Chamber Jorien Wuite chaired Wednesdays debate in absence of the Chairperson of the Permanent Committee for Kingdom Relations Marille Paul.

THE HAGUE--Parties in the Second Chamber of the Dutch Parliament have responded with mixed feelings to the agreement of the Netherlands, Aruba, Curaao, and St. Maarten to set Read more

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Jorien Wuite Urges Residents To Register For Electoral College Vote

Jorien Wuite

THE HAGUE--Sign up and have your voice heard on March 15. Register before February 1 to be able to vote for the new electoral college for Dutch residents outside the European Union in the election of the Dutch Parliaments First Chamber, the Senate. This call was made by Member of Parliament (MP) for the centr Read more

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Parliament Supports Wuite Motion On Social Minimum

THE HAGUE--A broad majority of the Second Chamber of the Dutch Parliament on Tuesday voted in favour of the motion of Jorien Wuite of the Democratic Party D66 which asks the Dutch government to review the social minimum for Bonaire, St Read more

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SABA/THE HAGUE:--- The Saba delegation on Friday, September 16 concluded a successful working visit to the Netherlands with the securing of various commitments that will benefit Sabas community.

The delegation had meetings at ministries, and with dignitaries and government organizations. A highlight was the establishing of the Task Force that will look at solutions for long-time issues such as banking, connectivity, real estate, and notary services among other things. Commissioner Zagers signed the Task Force document on behalf of the Public Entity Saba Read more

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BONAIRE:--- DCNA has been actively promoting a nature-focused agenda both within The Netherlands and internationally.  Whether its championing the Yarari Marine Mammal and Shark Sanctuary, establishing new partnerships or pushing for a Climate Action Plan, 2022 has been a banner year for improved nature conservation efforts within the Dutch Caribbean.

One of the many goals of DCNA is to promote policy and advocacy work, both within The Netherlands and internationally. Together with DCNA board members, the conservation network organization has been actively engaging politicians and policymakers in order to stress the importance of nature conservation within the Dutch Caribbean Read more

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Wuite Reminds The Hague To Include Caribbean Netherlands

THE HAGUE--Member of the Second Chamber of the Dutch Parliament Jorien Wuite of the Democratic Party D66 on Thursday reminded the Dutch government of the fact that it needs to involve the Caribbean Netherlands in its policy.

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Broad Participation Of Islands At Meeting On Dutch Slavery Past

The Statia delegation, Island Council Member Adelka Spanner (left), Government Commissioner Alida Francis (second right) and DP Island Council assistant Ernie Simmons (right) with Member of the Second Chamber Jorien Wuite (second left) at Mondays round table consultation in the Second Chamber Read more

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 THE HAGUE/SABA:--- The Saba Island Council is currently in the Netherlands for a series of meetings, work visits, and the year congress of the Association of Dutch Municipalities VNG. Commissioner of Social Affairs, Public Health, and Housing Rolando Wilson is also in the Netherlands and joins part of the program of the Island Council, in addition to his own program.
The Island Council delegation, consisting of Chairman and Island Governor Jonathan Johnson, Island Council Members Carl Buncamper, Vito Charles, Eviton Heyliger, Esmeralda Johnson, Hemmie van Xanten and Island Registrar Akilah Levenstone, started its working visit on Monday, June 20 and returns to Saba on Sunday, July 3.
The program includes meetings with the Permanent Committees for Kingdom Relations of the First and Second Chamber of the Dutch Parliament, State Secretary of Public Health, Wellbeing and Sport Maarten van Ooijen, and Vice-President of the Council of State Thom de Graaf.
The main topics that were discussed with the First Chamber (on Tuesday, June 21) and the Second Chamber (on Thursday, June 23) included: healthcare, connectivity, cost of living, the notary and banking issue, the number of seats in the Island Council, the Kadaster and the modernization of the Opium Law Read more

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SABA:--- The Executive Council has submitted a letter to the Dutch Parliament in which it expressed serious concerns about the deficient curative healthcare for Saba residents. Saba is calling for direly needed changes to the healthcare system to ensure good curative care for the people. The two recent deaths of patients on St. Eustatius underscore this need.

As you know, our neighboring island Statia was shaken in recent weeks by the unforeseen death of two residents. These events have a huge impact on all those directly involved, on Statias general population and also affected the people on Saba, it was stated in the letter to the members of the First and Second Chamber who recently visited Saba on Monday, May 2 Read more

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Dutch Parliament Visits Saba

SABA — A delegation of 10 members of the First and Second Chamber of the Dutch Parliament visited Saba on Monday, May 2. Besides the formal part meeting with the Executive Council and Island Council, the program included a presentation session on topics such as poverty, public health, tourism and economic development, as well as a meet and greet and various site visits.

The delegation arrived with a Winair charter from St. Maarten in the morning and was welcomed by Island Governor Jonathan Johnson, Island Secretary Tim Muller and Government Advisor/Second Acting Island Secretary Gerald Simmons-de Jong.
Members of the management team of the Saba Electric Company (SEC) Dexter Johnson, Mark Zagers and David Leonce met with the delegation right after arrival to give information on the investments in renewable energy, the Saba Energy Strategy 2020-2030 and the ambition of 100 percent sustainable energy, and the challenges such as the steep increase in the cost of importing fuel for the generators.

Continuous challenges
At the Eugenius Johnson Center, a meeting took place with the Executive Council where Commissioners Bruce Zagers and Rolando Wilson spoke about the continuous challenges that Saba faces with, for example, the problematic referral of patients abroad, the high cost of living and doing business, governments difficult financial position and the lacking connectivity Read more

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El Parlamento Holands Visita Saba

THE BOTTOM, Saba – Una delegacin de 10 miembros de la Primera y Segunda Cmara del Parlamento holands visit Saba el lunes 2 de mayo. Adems de la reunin formal con el Consejo Ejecutivo y el Consejo Insular, el programa incluy una sesin de presentacin sobre temas como la pobreza, la salud pblica, el turismo y el desarrollo econmico, as como una reunin para conocer y saludar y hacer varias visitas al lugar.
La delegacin lleg con un vuelo chrter de Winair desde St. Maarten por la maana y fue recibida por el gobernador de la isla, Jonathan Johnson, el secretario de la isla, Tim Muller, el asesor gubernamental/segundo en funciones y el secretario de la Isla Gerald Simmons-de Jong.

Los miembros del equipo directivo de Saba Electric Company (SEC), Dexter Johnson, Mark Zagers y David Leonce, se reunieron con la delegacin justo despus de su llegada para informar sobre las inversiones en las energas renovables, la Estrategia Energtica de Saba 2020-2030 y la ambicin de una energa 100% sostenible, y los retos como el fuerte incremento del costo de importacin de combustible para los generadores.

Desafos continuos
En el Centro Eugenius Johnson se llev a cabo una reunin con el Consejo Ejecutivo donde los Comisionados Bruce Zagers y Rolando Wilson hablaron sobre los continuos desafos que enfrenta Saba, por ejemplo, la problemtica derivacin de pacientes al extranjero, el alto costo de vida y hacer negocios, la difcil situacin financiera del gobierno y la falta de conectividad Read more

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SABA:--- A delegation of 10 members of the First and Second Chamber of the Dutch Parliament visited Saba on Monday, May 2. Besides the formal part meeting with the Executive Council and Island Council, the program included a presentation session on topics such as poverty, public health, tourism, and economic development, as well as a meet and greet and various site visits.

The delegation arrived with a Winair charter from St. Maarten in the morning and was welcomed by Island Governor Jonathan Johnson, Island Secretary Tim Muller, and Government Advisor/Second Acting Island Secretary Gerald Simmons-de Jong.

Members of the management team of the Saba Electric Company (SEC) Dexter Johnson, Mark Zagers, and David Leonce met with the delegation right after arrival to give information on the investments in renewable energy, the Saba Energy Strategy 2020-2030, and the ambition of 100 percent sustainable energy, and the challenges such as the steep increase in the cost of importing fuel for the generators.

Continuous challenges

At the Eugenius Johnson Center, a meeting took place with the Executive Council where Commissioners Bruce Zagers and Rolando Wilson spoke about the continuous challenges that Saba faces, for example, the problematic referral of patients abroad, the high cost of living and doing business, governments difficult financial position, and the lacking connectivity Read more

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Consulta Interparlamentaria Del Reino Sobre St. Maarten

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – Los comits permanentes de Relaciones del Reino del Senado y la Cmara de Representantes participarn en la Consulta Interparlamentaria del Reino (IPKO) en St. Maarten desde el mircoles 4 de mayo hasta el viernes 6 de mayo de 2022. Durante el IPKO, delegaciones del Los Estados Generales y de los Parlamentos de Aruba, Curaao y St. Maarten se renen para discutir temas que preocupan a los pases del Reino.

El IPKO es la estructura consultiva de los parlamentos de los pases del Reino de los Pases Bajos y tiene lugar dos veces al ao Read more

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Equality A Must In Relations With Caribbean Netherlands

Members of the Second Chamber during the debate with State Secretary Van Huffelen last Thursday. From left: Don Ceder, Jorien Wuite, Kauthar Bouchallikh, Derk Jan Epping and Roelien Kamminga. (Suzanne Koelega photo)

~ Second Chamber in debate with state secretary ~

THE HAGUE--Equality in the relations between the Netherlands and Bonaire, St Read more

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Miembros De La Segunda Cmara Actualizados En Temas De Saba

THE BOTTOM, Saba – El comisionado Bruce Zagers y el secretario de la isla, Tim Muller, se reunieron recientemente con varios miembros de la Segunda Cmara del Parlamento holands durante su visita a La Haya.
Entre los miembros con los que Zagers y Muller se reunieron estaba la presidenta del Comit Permanente de Relaciones del Reino de la Segunda Cmara, Marille Paul. La reunin tuvo un carcter introductorio ya que Paul, quien es miembro del partido liberal democrtico VVD, asumi su nuevo cargo como Presidenta del Comit hace unas tres semanas.

Los otros dos miembros del Parlamento (MP) con los que se reuni la delegacin de Saba fueron Joba van den Berg del Partido Demcrata Cristiano CDA y Jorien Wuite del Partido Demcrata D66 Read more

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