Research into murder and deadly gang violence on the islands

Research into murder and deadly gang violence on the islands

LEIDEN – Why do so many homicides occur on the Caribbean islands? And how can this number be lowered? With...

6 August 2018
Serving meals on Sint-Maarten: ‘Yes, fruits and vegetables’

Serving meals on Sint-Maarten: ‘Yes, fruits and vegetables’

PHILIPSBURG – The devastating hurricane Irma, which pounded the Leeward Islands last September, also left a mark on the...

3 August 2018
European Parliament wants Dutch Caribbean citizens at EU-polls

European Parliament wants Dutch Caribbean citizens at EU-polls

THE HAGUE – A think-tank, lobbying group, and even a parliamentary motion have all been put in play this...

2 August 2018
HIV taboo: “Not less of an issue in the Netherlands than in the Dutch Caribbean”

HIV taboo: “Not less of an issue in the Netherlands than in the Dutch Caribbean”

AMSTERDAM – The film ‘Aan Niets Overleden’ premiered last week in the Netherlands. It is the first film by...

25 July 2018
Caribbean community angry about statements Blok: Apologize and resign

Caribbean community angry about statements Blok: Apologize and resign

THE HAGUE – ‘The Minister of Foreign Affairs is unworthy’, according to the Dutch Caribbean Consultative Body (OCaN) regarding...

20 July 2018
More awareness needed on how to deal with addiction and domestic violence

More awareness needed on how to deal with addiction and domestic violence

THE BOTTOM – How do you deal on a small island with alcohol, drugs and domestic violence where everyone...

14 July 2018
Coast Guard has not yet recovered from hits Hurricane Irma

Coast Guard has not yet recovered from hits Hurricane Irma

THE HAGUE – The hurricane season may have started, but the Coast Guard has not yet recovered from the...

5 July 2018
Cabinet comes with measures against poverty on Bonaire, Saba, and St. Eustatius

Cabinet comes with measures against poverty on Bonaire, Saba, and St. Eustatius

THE HAGUE – The benefits and basic pension on Bonaire, Saba and St. Eustatius will increase as of 1...

4 July 2018
Secretary of State Knops rewards Saba with more independence

Secretary of State Knops rewards Saba with more independence

THE HAGUE – While the Netherlands is taking over the management of St. Eustatius, the Saba authorities will gain...

26 June 2018
Violent assault on a small island: difficult to deal with

Violent assault on a small island: difficult to deal with

THE BOTTOM/ORANJESTAD – “I was punched in the face repeatedly and also my son was attacked. My son was...

21 June 2018
Library hopes to rebuild with Trust Fund

Library hopes to rebuild with Trust Fund

PHILIPSBURG – “When it rains outside, it rains inside the library as well,” explains Sint Maarten Library Director Monique...

29 May 2018
A quarter of tested school children need glasses

A quarter of tested school children need glasses

PHILIPSBURG – Seventeen optometrists from the United States and Canada are in Sint Maarten this week to implement the...

19 May 2018
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