Caribbean News
User Needs First international conference 9-11 April 2025
User Needs First celebrates its 10-year anniversary by hosting an international conference in Amsterdam, aimed at professionals working on better public services.
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.
New policy strengthens resilience in government chains
A new policy will help government chains manage risks such as cyber threats and vulnerabilities. Find out how to get started and meet goals with more certainty.
New generation PKIoverheid certificates now available
PKIoverheid certificates G3+ and G4 will replace old versions in 2028. The transition to the new certificates takes time. Start preparing to avoid security risks.
Progress on New Dutch Digitalisation Strategy
State Secretary of Digitalisation and Kingdom Relations Zsolt Szabó outlines the main focal point of the Dutch Digitalisation Strategy (NDS) in a collective letter.
New Data Room Caribbean Netherlands Online
Aerial photographs and elevation measurements taken of Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba in 2023 and 2024 are now online in the new Data Room Caribbean Netherlands.
DigiHandig Launches Papiamentu and Spanish
With the expansion of Papiamentu and Spanish, DigiHandig aims for greater digital inclusion by enhancing digital skills among people in the Caribbean Netherlands.
Working Open Source: the 4 Benefits, Misconceptions and Facts
We are increasingly working on projects in open source. What are the main benefits to this? And what are the most common misconceptions? We listed them for you.
Szabó Introduces New Dutch Digitalisation Strategy
State Secretary Zsolt Szabó introduces the upcoming new Dutch Digitalisation Strategy (NDS). Its main objective: working as a more unified '1 government'.
Cyber Security Assessment 2024: Digital Threats on the Rise
As Digital threats to the Netherlands are rising, a coordinated approach is essential. This is the main finding of Cyber Security Assessment the Netherlands 2024.
Citizen Service Number for Residents of Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba
A new bill will give residents of Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba a citizen service number by 2025. This will improve digital government services.
Budget Day 2024: “Focus on Getting the Basics Right”
On Budget Day the government presented the government budget for the upcoming year. What are the plans around digitalisation? And what is in the coalition programme?
