The Public Entity of Saba has invited qualified general contractors to submit bids for the public tender for the “Civil Works for Black Rock Harbor Road and Giles Quarter Road.” Project Overview: The selected contractor will undertake civil works, including drainage and utility installations on Black Rock Harbor – & …
Read More »KPCN publishes Crime Analysis Dutch Caribbean 2020-2024
The Dutch Caribbean Police Force (KPCN) has released the Crime Analysis (CBA) 2020-2024, the third report of its kind since 2010. This analysis provides a comprehensive overview of crime trends on Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba over the past four years and serves as a foundation for a strategic approach …
Read More »State Secretary Vincent Karremans (Youth, Prevention, and Sport) to visit Saba
State Secretary Vincent Karremans (Youth, Prevention, and Sport) will visit Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba from 9 to 15 February 2025. During his visit, he will meet with various healthcare and social institutions and engage in discussions on the challenges and opportunities related to healthcare, youth care, social support, and …
Read More »Position of Kingdom Representative remains, but will be different
State Secretary Zsolt Szabó (Digitalisation and Kingdom Relations) wants to keep the position of Kingdom Representative but restructure it differently. This adjustment is included in the legislative proposal amending the BES Public Entities Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba Act (WolBES) and the BES Public Entities Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba …
Read More »Invasive Species Control Measures Ongoing
As part of the Public Entity’s ongoing measures to mitigate erosion, increase the health of the island’s vegetation, and safeguard native biodiversity, an invasive species control mission is taking place for the coming two months. The project primarily focuses on the removal of free-roaming goats but also addresses other invasive …
Read More »February 10-11: Town Hall Meetings on Climate Plan Development
Saba’s small size, location within the hurricane belt, and reliance on imports make our island particularly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. To address these challenges, the Public Entity is developing a Climate Adaptation Plan aimed at enhancing Saba’s self-sufficiency and resilience. To assist in this effort, strategic design …
Read More »Saba Triathlon 2025 … where even the Swim is Uphill..
Registration for the 2025 Saba Triathlon is here! Join us on Saba in January for our annual race: An 800m Caribbean Sea swim, a very hilly 7km bike with 600+ meters of elevation gain, and a 7km trail run through Saba’s National Park. The Saba Triathlon, where even the swim …
Read More »Students of the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee (KMar) Receive Diplomas
Last Friday, the 31st of January, the diploma presentation ceremony for the class of students of the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee took place on Bonaire. The students were trained as General Investigating Officers for the Caribbean Netherlands. The diploma ceremony marked the celebratory conclusion of an intensive training program. Ceremony During …
Read More »De Nederlandsche Bank Delegation Visits Saba to Advance Dialogue on Slavery Legacy
On Thursday, January 30, 2025, a delegation from De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) visited Saba to continue the ongoing dialogue on the historical legacy of the transatlantic slave trade, its modern implications, and collaborative initiatives aimed at fostering awareness and historical justice. The delegation included Cindy van Oorschot, Executive Board Member …
Read More »PES’s Reforestation Project Plants Its First Tree Saplings
The Public Entity Saba’s (PES) marked a milestone for the reforestation project by planting its first tree saplings at the inaugural reforestation site near S Corner along Fort Bay Road. Commissioner Bruce Zagers, who holds the portfolio for this project, had the honor of planting the first sapling. He was …
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