Saba to Start Using Aerial Photographs
On Saba, the Department of Infrastructure and Spatial Planning is already exploring the most effective use of the aerial photos in geographic data of the island.
Strengthening the Digital Society in the Caribbean Part of the Kingdom
Citizens and businesses in Bonaire, St Eustatius and Saba (Dutch Caribbean) must be able to benefit from the opportunities of values-driven digitalisation and mitigate risks.
This is not yet the case. That is why we are strengthening the government’s digital services, improving infrastructure and increasing the knowledge and skills of citizens and businesses. Similarly, we are working with Aruba, Curaçao and St Maarten. There are similar issues there that we are solving together.
To prepare the Dutch Caribbean, this track of the Work Agenda focuses on:
5.1 Achieving Digital maturity in the Dutch Caribbean
Be digitally mature so that everyone in the Dutch Caribbean has access to sufficient knowledge, services and facilities to fully benefit from opportunities and adequately mitigate risks.
5.2 Working Together on the Digital Society Within the Kingdom
Working together on the digital foundation within society, business community and government of Aruba, Curaçao and St Maarten to ensure that they are adequately equipped.
Public Entity Saba Launches Updated Website
The updated website, launched on July 22, 2024, is a joint effort by local and national governments to ensure an effective digital government system.
Consultation Postcodes for Caribbean Netherlands Launched
The proposal for postcodes in the Caribbean Netherlands aims to improve mail delivery and online service access. Learn more and where you can contribute your thoughts and ideas until 26 August.
Two programs BZK nominated for best government project
Strengthening the Digital Society in the Dutch Caribbean and Startup in Residence Intergov are nominated for the Computable Awards 2024. Will you help decide?
Caribbean Students Granted BSN Upon Student Finance Application
This move simplifies online procedures, enabling them to arrange practical matters for their studies before departure, and to log in to websites of the Dutch government.
Priority 5.2 Actions
In the following table, you will find a description of priority 5.2 “Working Together on the Digital Society Within the Kingdom” with the desired results for 2024 and the organisations responsible for implementation: Results and Read more about 'Priority 5.2 Actions'
Priority 5.1 Actions
In the following table, you will find a description of priority 5.1 “Achieving Digital Maturity in the Dutch Caribbean” with the desired results for 2024 and the organisations responsible for implementation: Results and implementors Description Read more about 'Priority 5.1 Actions'
5.2 Working Together on the Digital Society Within the Kingdom
Social challenges In addition to the Netherlands, digitalisation is also changing society in Aruba, Curaçao and St Maarten. The Dutch Caribbean countries want to better utilise the advantages that digitalisation offers and respond to the Read more about '5.2 Working Together on the Digital Society Within the Kingdom'
5.1 Achieving Digital Maturity in the Dutch Caribbean
Social challenges Citizens, businesses and government organisations in the Dutch Caribbean must be able to use digitalisation to its full potential. Government services are currently poorly integrated and mostly offline, and little information is exchanged Read more about '5.1 Achieving Digital Maturity in the Dutch Caribbean'
Caribbean Netherlands Satellite Images Now Available
Expanding the Satellite Data Portal to include data from Bonaire, Saba, and Sint Eustatius aims to improve the digital society on the islands by establishing a central registry for addresses and buildings.
BSN and Digital Government Login for the Caribbean Netherlands
With the BSN, residents will have a unique personal number that grants them access to The Netherlands' digital government login tools, enabling them to manage their government affairs.
Initiating Aerial Photography Over Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, and Saba
This initiative aims to improve the registration of addresses and buildings on the islands, collaboratively working towards establishing a unified central registry of addresses and buildings for each island.
