The Task Force that was established in The Hague last week is a very welcome move to address some of the long-time, urgent matters for Saba, said Commissioner Bruce Zagers. “Finally, a step in the right direction with a high-level task force that will focus on addressing the bottlenecks that …

The Saba delegation while in the Netherlands last week, met with the Minister of Economic Affairs and Climate Rob Jetten to discuss the renewable energy plans for Saba. “We talked about the importance of more renewable energy with the objective of eventually reaching 100% on an average day, which will …

Planned traffic controls on Saba On Thursday, the 15th of September, a planned traffic control was held in the large parking lot located at the E.A. Johnson Road at Windwardside on Saba. A total of 40 vehicles were checked for a valid driver’s license, insurance, and road tax. Five official …

For the past several months, you may have noticed a 5.4 oz white paper bag with a tasty salad mix of eight different herbs and lettuces packaged as a Spring Mix, provided for sale at the Big Rock Supermarket under the Gezondheid Farms brand. With Phase 1 of the greenhouse …

Saba, a leader of conservation in the Caribbean, and a champion of environmental awareness will hold its 19th annual month-long “Sea & Learn” event throughout October 2022.  Each year the event is organized with the sole purpose of helping others to understand the fragility of the environment and the importance …

Collision between car and motorcycle On Friday, the 9th of September, a collision between a car and a motorcycle near Hell’s Gate on Saba took place around 9:00 PM. The drivers of both motor vehicles were taken to the hospital by ambulance for medical treatment. The documents of both drivers …

In order to prevent identity fraud in the Dutch Caribbean, the Caribbean Netherlands Police Force (KPCN) has started a cooperation with the Central Reporting Centre for Identity Fraud (CMI) of the National Office for Identity Data (Rijksdienst voor Identiteitsgegevens, RvIG). Together they have set up an information campaign whereby through …

A delegation of the Public Entity Saba, headed by Commissioner Bruce Zagers, has arrived in the Netherlands for a working visit. Establishing the task force priorities for economic development, reducing the cost of living, improving connectivity, poverty eradication and sustainable development are some of the focal points for the talks …

On Tuesday, September 6th, 2022, The Sea and Learn Foundation, represented by its founding director, Ms. Lynn Costenaro was honored by the Prins Bernhard Culture Funds Caribbean Region with the culture prize 2022 for Saba in the area of Nature Conservation, for their outstanding contribution toward nature education with their …

Arrest for assault On Saturday, the 3rd of September, a 34-year-old man with the initials C.J.N.I. was arrested on SABA for assault with a weapon and attempted murder. The suspect assaulted a woman with a hammer. The woman was taken to the hospital by ambulance for medical treatment. The case …