The site DossierKoninkrijkszaken reports that Saba will receive a €5 million contribution from the government for the construction of an Enrichment Center, aimed at revitalizing the village of St. Johns. This funding is part of the fifth tranche of the Region Deals initiative. The Enrichment Center will offer programs in …
Read More »World Mental Health Day – Research Findings on Mental Health and Safety on Saba
On behalf of the Public Health & Sports Department and the Department of Public Order and Safety, Het Onderzoekshuis conducted social marketing research to gain deeper insights into the perceptions, challenges, and needs surrounding mental health and safety on Saba. Researchers spent a week on Saba, conducting interviews with over …
Read More »Historic Milestone: Construction Contract Signed for Black Rocks Harbor
On Tuesday, October 8th, Public Entity Saba and contractor Ballast Nedam International Projects reached a significant milestone by signing the construction contract for the new Black Rocks Harbor. This marks a pivotal step forward in a project crucial for Saba’s infrastructure development. Commissioner of Finance and Infrastructure Bruce Zagers signed …
Read More »Town Hall Meeting on redeveloping Saba’s Cultural Policy: October 7
Invitation to the Saban Community The Public Entity Saba invites all members of the Saban community to join them on Monday, October 7 at 5:30 PM at the Eugenius Johnson Center for a discussion on Saba’s cultural heritage. Your input is essential as they work on redeveloping Saba’s Cultural Policy, …
Read More »State Secretary for Digitalization and Kingdom Relations, Zsolt Szabó, reports on his visit to Saba
State Secretary for Digitalization and Kingdom Relations, Zsolt Szabó, reports on his visit to Saba: Lush vegetation, white houses with green shutters, a neatly laid out road that goes steeply up along the mountain. I understand very well why Saba is also known as the Unspoiled Queen of the Caribbean. …
Read More »From October 8, St Maarten requires an online immigration form
From October 8, travelers to Sint Maarten will be required to complete an online immigration form before their departure on the site entry.sx, This is part of efforts by St. Maarten to streamline border procedures for arriving passengers. In the long term, facial recognition technology will also be implemented to …
Read More »Princess Juliana Airport opens new arrival hall and baggage reclaim
Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIA) on St. Maarten is reaching a major milestone in its redevelopment. On October 7, Ballast Nedam International Projects will officially hand over the newly completed arrival hall and baggage reclaim area, moving the airport closer to the opening of its state-of-the-art terminal building. Following the …
Read More »Saba Launches Publicroam and Govroam in government buildings
Saba launched Publicroam and Govroam in government buildings. The announcement was made during a working visit by the State Secretary for Digitalization and Kingdom Relations, Mr. Zsolt Szabó, highlighting the island’s commitment to providing safe and reliable internet access for government officials, employees, and the public visiting government offices. These …
Read More »Second Chamber: URGENT ACTION NEEDED FOR CARIBBEAN NETHERLANDS HEALTHCARE
“A cry for help”—this is how Member of Parliament Faith Bruyning (NSC) described her urgent plea to State Secretary Vincent Karremans (Youth, Prevention, and Sport) to take immediate measures to secure healthcare in the Caribbean Netherlands. “There is a fine line between life and death. It cannot go on like …
Read More »State Secretary of Participation and Integration Jurgen Nobel completes working visit to Saba
On Sunday, September 29th, State Secretary for Participation and Integration Jurgen Nobel arrived on Saba, welcomed by Island Governor Jonathan Johnson and Acting Island Secretary Michelle van Duin. The visit centered on themes such as childcare, participation, and employment. On September 30th, the delegation met with the Executive Council. Commissioners …
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