Would you like to learn more about SZW (Social Affairs and Employment) and its services? Join us at one of our sessions at the Eugenius Johnson Center from November 4th to November 6th to learn about topics such as social relief, child benefit allowances, labor, and pensions. RCN
Read More »Police report of Wednesday, the 23rd of October until Friday, the 25th of October 2024
Arrest for vandalism and assault On Thursday, the 24th of October, around 8:20 PM, a 32-year-old man with the initials I.D.R. was arrested on Amarelis road in Saba for vandalism and assault with a weapon. During an altercation, the suspect threw a piece of concrete block toward the victim, which …
Read More »Angry MP Ceder Confronts Bumbling Szabo: “You Are Suffocating Poor BES Citizens”
The site DossierKoninkrijksrelaties observed that families in the Caribbean Netherlands with lower incomes are set to lose their energy allowance starting January 1. During Wednesday evening’s debate on the budget for Kingdom Relations and the BES Fund, Member of Parliament Don Ceder (ChristenUnie) proposed an amendment to prevent this, …
Read More »Public Entity Saba Newsletter 04 is online
The Public Entity Saba has published their October 2024 Newsletter. Leading subjects are the future Enrichment Center in St. John’s, the Green Overseas Conference and various workshops held on the Day of Legislation. Click the image to read it online.
Read More »Van Haasen (PVV): Redirect Funds for Slavery History to Combat Poverty
Member of Parliament Peter van Haasen (PVV) argues that the millions allocated by the previous cabinet for projects related to the history of slavery would be better spent on alleviating poverty in the Caribbean Netherlands. He emphasized the need to prioritize basic needs over cultural projects. “There is hardly any …
Read More »Princess Beatrix visits St. Maarten and Saba from 12 to 15 November
Princess Beatrix is scheduled to visit Sint Maarten and Saba next month, as announced by the Government Information Service. The visit, taking place from 12 to 15 November, will highlight the Dutch Caribbean Nature Alliance (DCNA) and various social initiatives. On 13 November, Princess Beatrix will tour Emilio Wilson Park …
Read More »Bill on Citizen Service Number (BSN) sent to the Second Chamber
By 2025, residents of Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba will receive a Citizen Service Number (BSN), making it easier and more reliable to interact with the government, both at service counters and online. This initiative is part of a bill submitted to the Second Chamber, at the request of State …
Read More »Upcoming Central Committee and Island Council meetings in October
Public Notice The Central Committee of the Public Entity Saba hereby cares to inform the public that there will be a Central Committee meeting on Tuesday, October 22nd, 2024, at 2:00 pm The agenda is as follows: Opening Approval of the agenda Approval of the Minutes from …
Read More »Breast Cancer Full Moon Walk – October 17
Island Express: A New Public Transportation Service for the Saban Community
The Public Entity of Saba is excited to announce the launch of the Island Express, a new public transportation service dedicated to the Saban community. Funded through additional support from the Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations (BZK), this initiative is part of a broader effort to establish an …
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