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Monkeypox Update

Given the continued spread of Monkeypox internationally, the World Health Organisation declared the outbreak a Public Health Event of International Concern (PHEIC) on July 21st. According to PAHO, as of July 28th, 21,064 confirmed cases of Monkeypox were recorded internationally, with 6785 registered in the Americas and the most significant …

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The Saba Daycare moved to new, prefab facilities

The move of the Laura Linzey Day Care Center (LLDCC) into the brand-new prefab units in the yard of the Governor’s House has been completed. Three groups are housed at the temporary location until a new daycare and afterschool care building has been constructed in The Bottom. A tour of …

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A warm welcome in Holland for students Saba and Statia

August 1st, was the first day in Holland for the 26 students from Saba and Statia who opted for accompaniment by TuranGoeloe. On arrival at Schiphol, they were welcomed and escorted to a hotel, where they are lodged for a few days while participating in a central introduction program.   …

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Opinion: Modernization or pacifier?

Dear Editor, The social security system of the Netherlands is aimed at guaranteeing (a sufficient degree of) subsistence security for its inhabitants. However, there is a different system in the Dutch Caribbean than in the European Netherlands. It is sad but true: the system of the Dutch Caribbean is not …

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DCNA Junior Ranger Exchange Event 2022

The Dutch Caribbean Nature Alliance (DCNA) is excited to announce the 2022 Junior Ranger Exchange event, which will be held on St. Eustatius between July 30th and August 5th.  Junior Rangers from Aruba, Bonaire, Saba, St. Eustatius, and St. Maarten will come together to learn all about the unique biodiversity …

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Wilson thanks everyone for successful Saba Summer Festival

The Saba Summer Festival, which concluded on Sunday, July 24, was a big success, said a grateful Commissioner of Culture Rolando Wilson. The 46th edition of the Saba Summer Festival with the slogan “Sun, Fun and Bliss” started July 15 with a Teen’s Night and included an opening Jump Up, …

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Island Council discusses service and plans of Satel NV

The Island Council had a meeting about the Saba Telephone Company Satel NV on Tuesday, July 26 to discuss the direction of the government-owned company and the investments that it is making to improve the service for the Saba people. Tuesday’s meeting was a follow-up to an earlier meeting that …

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