Four main topics for Saba were elaborated on and discussed during a session with the Executive Council, Island Council and the delegation of the First Chamber of the Dutch Parliament, the Senate, on Monday, February 28. The Senators listened attentively to the presentations about livelihood, renewable energy, economy/tourism/nature/agriculture and finances. …
Read More »New beetles discovered in the Dutch Caribbean
Two recently published studies document 35 new beetle species for the islands of Saba and St. Eustatius. Even with these latest additions, it is still estimated that nearly three-quarters of the beetle population is still unknown. Beetles play a vital role in breaking down natural waste and keeping insects in …
Read More »Saba receives 4.1 M euro EU funding to expand renewable energy
The European Commission recently adopted the Multi-annual Indicative Program for Saba, setting the joint priorities for cooperation for 2021-2027 and providing a dedicated financial envelope from the European Union (EU) budget of 4.1 million euros in the form of grants. The funding will go towards investments in renewable energy. The …
Read More »First phase goat project sees recovery native vegetation
The first phase of the goat control project has produced tangible results. With the removal of close to 1,300 wild goats, Saba’s nature is visibly recovering thanks to the work of the invasive species hunters. Nature areas that before the goat removal project were bare, are now green with grass …
Read More »Saba Business Association meets with State Secretary van Huffelen
The Saba Business Association (SBA) had a meeting with Dutch State Secretary of Kingdom Relations and Digitization Alexandra van Huffelen during her visit to Saba last week. Many topics were on the agenda and most were addressed during the short 45-minute meeting which was held at the Tourist Bureau in …
Read More »KNMI installs fourth GNSS station at Whale’s Tail
The Royal Netherlands Meteorological Service KNMI has been on Saba since February 11 to, among other things, install a new Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) on Parish Hill and to do regular maintenance of the monitoring equipment that is already there. After bringing up the construction materials and equipment to …
Read More »Delegation of Members of the Senate will visit Saba on February 27-28
A delegation of thirteen members of the Standing Committee on Kingdom Relations of the Senate (KOREL) is leaving today for a working visit to the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom. In just 10 days, all six islands will be visited. The delegation wants to be informed by its Caribbean partners …
Read More »Highest point reached at Under the Hill phase 2
The highest point of phase 2 of the Under the Hill social housing project was reached on Wednesday, February 23. Phase 2 consists of three buildings with 18 units of 1, 2, and 3-bedrooms. The Public Entity Saba assisted with the transfer of 18,000m2 of government-owned land to the Own Your …
Read More »Saba Doet kick-off on March 4th
Join us for the Saba Doet KICK OFF on March 4th at 5:30pm For organizers: This is the moment to come and collect the shirts for your project! For volunteers: Come and register for one of the projects that needs you. You can also find more details and register at www.sabadoet.com …
Read More »State Secretary Van Huffelen discusses with the Island Council
Dutch State Secretary of Kingdom Relations and Digitization Alexandra van Huffelen arrived on Saba on Tuesday morning, February 22 for a two-day visit. The State Secretary came in with a charter flight of WINAIR from St. Eustatius and was met at the Juancho Yrausquin Airport by Island Governor Jonathan Johnson, …
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