Collision On Monday the 2nd of January, a one-sided collision took place on Saba. The driver of the car probably lost control of the steering wheel, causing the car to crash into the wall in several places. The driver of the car was taken to the hospital by a private …
Read More »Visit of State Secretary Uslu to Caribbean part of kingdom
State Secretary Gunay Uslu (Culture) will visit the Caribbean part of the Kingdom from the 9th to the 17th of January. The trip will focus on cultural cooperation, libraries and heritage. There is also attention for the slavery past. Recently, Uslu announced an investment of several millions in the libraries …
Read More »Free Public Transport scheme extended until March 31st
Public Entity wishes to inform residents of Saba that the free public transport option has been extended for an additional 3 months. After this period, we will evaluate the feasibility of this service. The drivers for this service will continue to be Jermel Pond and Vincent Hassell. In the tables …
Read More »Schools receive funds for free breakfast program
School children on Saba are receiving a daily healthy, free school meal, funded by the Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor (SZW), to help families with the increased cost of living. In October last year, Minister for Poverty Policy, Participation, and Pensions Carola Schouten informed the Second Chamber of the …
Read More »Feasibility study for public swimming pool on Saba
With the approval to conduct a feasibility study, the Public Entity Saba has taken the next step in exploring the possibilities to construct a public swimming pool on Saba. The Executive Council last month approved a proposal to contract the company Alite BV to conduct a feasibility study for a …
Read More »Saba Hydroponic Farm Project into final phase of construction
The Saba Hydroponic Farm Project, managed by Gezondheid Farms in collaboration with the public entity Saba, has entered the final phase of construction. The concrete slabs of the small and large greenhouses have been poured and the road to both greenhouses is ready. With the construction of the two greenhouses …
Read More »Saba Cares Foundation provides medical essential transportation for ZJCN insured citizens starting January 1st 2023
The tender for medical essential transport on Saba on behalf of insured persons of Zorg en Jeugd Caribisch Nederland (ZJCN) has been awarded to Saba Cares Foundation (SCF). In order to provide residents with quality care, medical essential transportation to and from care facilities from their homes is necessary. A …
Read More »Obituary Ulric Steve Hassell
With deep regret we announce the passing of our dear husband, father, grandfather, and brother, former Commissioner and Island Council Member of Saba: Ulric Steve Hassell Sunrise: May 3rd, 1947 Sunset: December 27th, 2022 Left to mourn are his: Wife Kathleen Johnson Hassell Daughters Christina Hassell Martinez Laura Hassell …
Read More »More delays for lower airfares BES
In the letter from Minister Harbers to the Second Chamber of 10 December 2021, it was promised to explore a public service obligation as an alternative instrument for the state participation in Winair in order to guarantee the accessibility of the Caribbean Netherlands. It has been indicated that the Chamber …
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