Dutch Navy Seizes Drugs in Caribbean for Second Time in Seven Days
ORANJESTAD, Aruba -- For the second time in one week, the Dutch naval vessel HNLMS Friesland has intercepted a drug shipment in the Caribbean...
Prime Minister Rob Jetten to visit the Caribbean part of the Kingdom
PHILIPDBURG, Sint Maarten -- Prime Minister Rob Jetten will visit St. Maarten, Saba, St. Eustatius, Bonaire, Aruba and Curaçao from 8 to 14 May...
St. Martin Believers’ Connection Convention Celebrates 20th Anniversary with Focus on Unity and Family...
PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — The St. Martin Believers’ Connection Convention (SMBCC) is set to host its historic 20th edition from April 30 to May...
Appointment of Chief Public Prosecutor for the BES Islands
BES -- Following the recommendation of the Minister of Justice and Security, David van Weel, the Council of Ministers has approved the appointment of...
Police Investigate Double Fatal Shooting in Island Harbour
The Valley, Anguilla – The Royal Anguilla Police Force (RAPF) is investigating a double fatal shooting incident which occurred in the Island Harbour area...
Council of State Vice-President Thom de Graaf Concludes Official Working Visit to Sint Eustatius
SINT EUSTATIUS -- On Sunday 26 April, St Eustatius (Statia) had the distinct pleasure of welcoming Mr Thom de Graaf, Vice President of the...
BHRO Raises Pressure at Historic 13th UN Right to Development Session as Bonaire’s Case...
BONAIRE -- The Bonaire Human Rights Organization (BHRO) continues to ensure that Bonaire’s voice is heard on the international stage.
During the 13th Session of...
Statia honours five residents with Royal Decorations
SINT EUSTATIUS -- Island Governor Her Excellency Alida Francis presented Royal Decorations to five residents of St. Eustatius on Friday, 24 April 2026, at...
CBCS-president Richard Doornbosch to Step Down Effective 1 September 2026
Willemstad / Philipsburg – The Board of Supervisory Directors of the Centrale Bank van Curaçao en Sint Maarten (CBCS) announces that Richard Doornbosch has...
Communication Specialist Erieenne Brandao (left) and Director of Tourism Maya Pandt at TravDay 2026
AMERSFOORT, The Netherlands — St Eustatius, the Dutch Caribbean island affectionately known as Statia, has intensified its strategic campaign for international exposure, marking a...




































