Pray for Caribbean Netherlands
The capital and main town of Bonaire, an island in the southern Caribbean.
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About Caribbean Netherlands
The capital is Kralendijk. People speak Dutch, Papiamentu and English. The largest faith is Christianity.
Source: Wikipedia, with the cited sources it lists.
Prayer briefing for Caribbean Netherlands
Last updated October 2026. Facts come from the sources listed below.
Current events
Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba are special municipalities of the Netherlands, a status they have held since 10 October 2010. Statistics Netherlands reported in July 2026 that their population, about 33,000 in early 2026, is growing faster than expected, especially on Bonaire, and is also ageing.
We pray for: Immediate relief, safety and urgent help.
Spiritual landscape
On Bonaire, about 68% were Catholic and about 16% Protestant in 2014, and about 12% had no denomination. The island also has an Islamic centre and a Jewish community. Recent figures for Sint Eustatius and Saba are harder to find.
We pray for: Spiritual awakening, hope and the spread of truth.
Let us pray together
Our Father, we come to You together for Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba. Care for the older people and for the newcomers who are making these islands their home. Give wisdom to those who lead and serve them. Let Your love be known on every island and in every language. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
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