Many of you know that we currently have clusters of cases affecting the Saba Comprehensive School and Daycare. We understand that this may be worrying for many, but let us remember that we are a highly vaccinated and boosted population. (The vaccine and booster help to protect against severe disease …
Read More »Dutch cinema hit “The New Wilderness” gets a Caribbean sequel with WOW!
The unique natural world of the Caribbean part of the Kingdom plays the leading role in a special cinema film entitled WOW!. This was announced during the SMILE event at the University of Sint Maarten at a press conference by 360º of Innovation from Aruba and M&N Media Group from …
Read More »Renovation and extention of the Government Administration Building
The Public Entity Saba announced the upcoming renovation and upgrade to the Government Administration Building. Initially, the roof will be repaired, followed by excavation work to create additional workspaces. They constitute the red elements in the drawing. More work will follow, that will be announced in due course. The phased …
Read More »Tenders requested for the renovation of Scout’s Place
Hotel, bar and restaurant Scout’s Place in Windwardside, Saba is a unique establishment, with a long and rich history. It is well-known and loved by both locals and tourists. Following the acquisition in 2020, we have now completed the renovation and reconstruction design process with services from St. Maarten-based consultants. …
Read More »New employment conditions agreement for educational staff in Caribbean Netherlands
Last week representatives of the Public Entities, school boards, trade unions and the educational staff of Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba signed a new employment conditions agreement. It has been laid down in the new agreement that salaries were raised by 4.2%. This pay rise will come into effect retroactively on …
Read More »Saba delegation visits Alkmaar to fortify relations
A four-person delegation of the Public Entity Saba paid a visit to the Municipality Alkmaar on Monday, March 21. Saba and Alkmaar already have a good working relationship and this visit served to further strengthen these ties. Focal areas during the one-day visit were organizational development and several projects in …
Read More »Jetten intends to take ‘substantial steps’ to make electricity production largely more sustainable
Minister for Climate, Rob Jetten, intends to take ‘substantial steps’ to make electricity production on Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba largely more sustainable. He writes that today to the Second Chamber: In this letter, I first inform your Chamber about the reason for and the core of the TNO advice …
Read More »Members of Second Chamber updated on Saba issues
Commissioner Bruce Zagers and Island Secretary Tim Muller recently met with several Members of the Second Chamber of the Dutch Parliament during their visit to The Hague. Among the Members that Zagers and Muller met with was Chairperson of the Second Chamber’s Permanent Committee for Kingdom Relations Mariëlle Paul. The …
Read More »Planned development of a bypass road on St. John’s
Public Notice The Executive Council of the Public Entity Saba would like to inform the public of the following: In connection with the School Renovation and Expansion Project, the Executive Council is looking into developing a Bypass Road on St. John’s, as shown in the attached drawing (1). This projected …
Read More »Vessel SeaDream II adds calls to Saba
With the easing of entry for day-trippers, the luxurious cruising company SeaDream has added some calls to Saba for 2022. SeaDream II is scheduled to visit Saba on March 22, April 5, April 13, April 20 and December 22 this year, if weather permits. SeaDream I will visit the island …
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