Not an easy road (3): ‘Everything feels more organized in the United States’

Not an easy road (3): ‘Everything feels more organized in the United States’

For students from Sint Eustatius (Statia) and Saba, choosing whether to pursue further education in the Netherlands or the...

3 March 2026
Not an easy road (2): ‘Glorification’ of the Netherlands could be a trap for students

Not an easy road (2): ‘Glorification’ of the Netherlands could be a trap for students

Part 2 of this exploration examines the experiences of students from Sint Eustatius and Saba who are studying or...

24 February 2026
Not an easy road (1): The study experience of MBO graduates from Sint Eustatius and Saba

Not an easy road (1): The study experience of MBO graduates from Sint Eustatius and Saba

For students from Sint Eustatius (Statia) and Saba, choosing whether to pursue further education in the Netherlands or the...

17 February 2026
State Secretary visits Curaçao: ‘Much has been arranged for Childcare Benefit victims, but not everything’

State Secretary visits Curaçao: ‘Much has been arranged for Childcare Benefit victims, but not everything’

During her January 25 till 28 work visit to Curaçao, State Secretary Sandra Palmen of Benefits and Recovery (formerly...

11 February 2026
‘Many women stay silent out of shame’ – Melrose Bloem opens listening line in Curaçao

‘Many women stay silent out of shame’ – Melrose Bloem opens listening line in Curaçao

The woman texting Melrose Bloem this week hesitates for a long time before hitting send. She has been sitting...

20 December 2025
Curaçao as a Trunk Full of Cultures: Migrant Mothers Tell Their Story in Mama Baranka

Curaçao as a Trunk Full of Cultures: Migrant Mothers Tell Their Story in Mama Baranka

“Curaçao has given my children peace, it has brought us headaches, sunshine, and sometimes also storms. Curaçao is our...

14 November 2025
‘Dutch political parties must do more to be heard in the BES islands’

‘Dutch political parties must do more to be heard in the BES islands’

The Island Governor of Sint Eustatius, Alida Francis, is concerned about the notably low number of voters who cast...

7 November 2025
The Danger of the ‘Correctional Tap’: Curaçao Criminologist Kristen Martina on Partner Violence

The Danger of the ‘Correctional Tap’: Curaçao Criminologist Kristen Martina on Partner Violence

Domestic violence, particularly partner violence, is a significant problem on the islands. In the European Netherlands, people from the...

23 September 2025
New subsidy program for slavery projects on the six Caribbean islands

New subsidy program for slavery projects on the six Caribbean islands

For the first time, there is a subsidy or grant program specifically focused on community initiatives about the slavery...

3 August 2025
Benefits Agency Struggles to Reach Victims in Curaçao: “We Want to Help, But Not Everyone Comes Forward”

Benefits Agency Struggles to Reach Victims in Curaçao: “We Want to Help, But Not Everyone Comes Forward”

The Benefits Agency is trying to reach victims of the Benefits Scandal (‘Toeslagenaffaire’) living in Curaçao, but it’s proving...

21 July 2025
Hundreds of Victims of the Benefits Scandal Fled to Curaçao: ‘Under the Guise of a Vacation’

Hundreds of Victims of the Benefits Scandal Fled to Curaçao: ‘Under the Guise of a Vacation’

– BENEFITS AGENCY TRIES TO REACH OUT, BUT MANY HAVE DISAPPEARED – When Erica Wever went on vacation to...

11 July 2025
Mayday for Sea Turtles: Sargassum Crisis Hits Curaçao Hard

Mayday for Sea Turtles: Sargassum Crisis Hits Curaçao Hard

The north coast of Curaçao is currently being flooded with sargassum (Sargasso seaweed). The situation is especially bad at...

14 May 2025
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