Dossier Koninkrijks Relaties writes that Saba and Staia have joined the Local2030 Islands Network, a global platform of islands that seek cooperation in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations. During the three-day conference ‘Island Solutions for a Resilient Future’ in Honolulu, Hawaii, BES envoy for the …
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The Executive Council has received several complaints about goats roaming in inhabited areas, the Public Entity Saba would like to remind the public that based on Article 2 of the 2004 Island Ordinance on identification and registration of livestock and pets, livestock owners are obliged to keep their livestock fenced …
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On April 26th, Rupert Karel Nathaniel Sorton received a Royal Decoration for his tremendous musical contributions to Saba. Mr. Sorton is well-known for his steelpan performances, having also been one of the founders of the Saba Spice Steel Orchestra in 1987, and his participation in numerous calypso shows. He is …
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To strive for equality and to promote social security, a modernization of the social security system in the Caribbean Netherlands is necessary. With that in mind, the government is sending a bill to the House of Representatives today. Residents, Central Dialogues and public entities have already responded to the plans. …
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Minister of the Interior and Kingdom Relations Hugo de Jonge calls it “high time” that equal treatment legislation also applies to Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba. Today, on the proposal of De Jonge of the Interior and Kingdom Relations, the Council of Ministers agreed to send the “equal treatment legislation” …
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On Saturday, April 27, 2024, the 10K by Chez – Run & Relay! Well’s Bay to the Bottom move toward the Bottom to St John’s from St Johns to English Quarter and English Quarter to the top of Mountain Road (via Hell’s Gate bus stop) from 6 a.m. to 9:00 …
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Recently, the members of disaster management team and staff of Juancho Yrausquin Airport participated in a tabletop training session focused on clarifying individual roles in aviation disaster response. Led by Fire Chief Julio Every and coordinated by Maegan Hassell, the training aimed to enhance coordination among participants. Representatives from Public …
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As of April 1st, 2024, IAB BES (BES Establishment and Activities Decree) has gone into effect. The decree is concerned with the protection of the environment in the public entities of Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba. It is aimed at the environmental impact of activities carried out by businesses. The …
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The Executive Council of the Public Entity Saba announced that the Cove Bay Facility will be closed from Monday, April 29th until Sunday, May 19th due to the demolition of the concrete roof as part of the renovation and beautification plans for the area. Consequently, the kitchen will not be …
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As of 2024, a total of 8.6 million euros have been structurally added to the free allowance of Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba, with 1.5 million going towards Saba. This proposal comes after research conducted by Ideeversa which revealed that over the years, the funding that the public entities have …
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