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 …
Read More »Island Express – Bus Schedule
Saba receives the funds to build its Enrichment Center
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 …
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