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The process to draft the Saba Tourism Plan 2023-2028 has started. The Tourism Master Plan is being researched and conducted by the Dick Pope Sr. Institute for Tourism Studies, the research arm of the University of Central Florida (UCF) Rosen College of Hospitality Management. During a first information session, which …
Read More »Saba’s indigenous connections: Meet Former chief Auguiste at the Heritage center, April 19th
Former Kalinago chief Irvince Nanichi Auguiste from Dominica visits Saba for the first time to rekindle the connections of the past, break down borders and celebrate the Indigenous Caribbean population. Archaeological research suggests that the first Indigenous peoples arrived on Saba 3800 years ago and were part of an extensive …
Read More »Join DCNA’s Free Big Live Nature Quiz and Win a Sailing Trip – April 21st
The Dutch Caribbean Nature Alliance (DCNA) invites all residents on Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao, Saba, Sint Maarten, and Sint Eustatius to participate in the Big Live Nature Quiz on Thursday 21st of April, 6-7 pm. It’s free, online, live, interactive and includes questions about endangered animals and plants in the Dutch Caribbean. This …
Read More »Successful Saba Health Fair 2022 and Bizzy B Walk & Run
On Saturday morning April 9, the community attended the Saba Health Fair 2022. The organization of the Health Fair was a collaboration between Saba Cares, the Public Health Department, Saba Pharmacy, volunteer students of Saba University School of Medicine (SUSOM), Body, Mind & Spirit (BMS) and Gezondheid Farms. The Health …
Read More »Saba cultural icon presents the memoirs on the volunteer life of Carmen Simmons- April 13th
Carmen Simmons, in collaboration with the Saba Heritage Center (SHC), will launch her second book on Wednesday, April 13 from 5:30 – 7pm at the SHC headquarters in Windwardside. The book, entitled “A Life of Service: The Volunteer Life of Carmen Simmons”, was written by the author over a two-year …
Read More »Labour day to be celebrated on the 2nd of May
This year, Labour Day falls on a Sunday. According to the Labour Law (Arbeidswet 2000 BES), this means Labour Day is celebrated on the next working day. This is on Monday the 2nd of May. This means that most public offices and services will be closed on the 2nd of …
Read More »Exciting Changes for Nature Conservation in 2022 on Saba
From big litigation to renovations for their new sea lab, 2022 promises to be a banner year for the Saba Conservation Foundation (SCF). SCF recently presented at the Dutch Caribbean Nature Alliance (DCNA) Board Meeting, highlighting exciting new projects on the horizon. Just over five years ago, a 48-meter superyacht, …
Read More »Saba Heritage Center hosts discussion about ancient climate and foods of Saba
On Thursday, April 7, 2022, the Saba Heritage Center hosted a community session on research currently being carried out in Saba by the Island(er)s at the Helm program. Researchers Dr. Jaime Pagán Jiménez and Dr. Kees Nooren presented their research plans and initial findings. Participants were also invited to share …
Read More »Roof of Block C Under the Hill project completed
The roof of Block C of the Under the Hill housing project has been completed. During a visit to the site earlier this week, Commissioner of Social Housing Rolando Wilson, Maarten Koster of Bazalt Wonen, Zoubeir el Atmani of Van Boekel, Eviton Heyliger of Own Your Own Home Foundation, and …
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