On the site DossierKoninkrijksrelaties teacher Marijke Geelhoed shares with us her positive look forward to the new school year.: This time of year feels like a fresh start, much like the beginning of a new year. With the start of the school year, the holidays have come to an end, …
Read More »Public Island Council meeting on Thursday August 29th
The Island Governor of the Public Entity Saba now wants to inform the general public that there will be a Public Island Council meeting on Thursday, August 29th, 2024 at 2:00 pm at the Government Administration Building. You may also view the live stream of the public meeting on the …
Read More »Police report of Wednesday, from the 21 st of August until Friday, the 23 rd of August 2024
Arrest for Assault SABA On Thursday, the 22nd of August, around 11:25 AM, a 62-year-old man with the initials N.D.M. was arrested on Under The Hill Road on Saba for assault. The case is under investigation. KPCN
Read More »Results of Community Survey on Climate Change
Recently, the Public Entity Saba (PES) carried out an island survey to gain insight into the perspectives of residents on climate change, how they experience its impacts, the role of local government, and what is needed by island residents for them to become more involved in the fight against climate …
Read More »Scheduled traffic check resulted in 2 fines
On Tuesday, the 20th of August, around 4:00 PM, officers of the Dutch Caribbean Police Force (KPCN) conducted a traffic check on Samuel A. Charles Street on Saba. During this check, 2 fines were issued. Both fines were for driving without wearing a seat belt. The KPCN urges all drivers to …
Read More »Public Central Committee meeting on Tuesday, August 27th
The Central Committee of the Public Entity Saba hereby cares to inform the general public that there will be a public Central Committee meeting on Tuesday, August 27th, 2024 at 2:00 pm The agenda is as follows: 1. Opening 2. Approval of the agenda 3. Approval of the Minutes from …
Read More »Saba’s Green Destination Success: Strengthening Its Reputation as ‘The Unspoiled Queen’
Saba has further solidified its reputation as ‘The Unspoiled Queen’ through the successful recognition of its sustainability policies and achievements by the prestigious Green Destinations Award program. This international certification promotes sustainable tourism by evaluating destinations based on environmental, socio-economic, and cultural criteria. Following an extensive preparation process, which included …
Read More »MP Aukje de Vries (VVD) has raised concerns about the slow progress in plans for a new port in Saba
Member of Parliament Aukje de Vries (VVD) has raised concerns about the slow progress in plans for a new port in Saba, questioning the government on the reasons behind the delays. “Why is this taking so long, given that the project was initiated in 2018 after Hurricane Irma damaged Saba’s …
Read More »Police report of Monday, the 15th of July until Monday, the 22nd of July 2024
Firearm confiscated On Monday, the 15th of July, a firearm was confiscated by a patrol at Fort Bay in Saba. As the patrol drove toward Gray Pound Beach, officers saw two men standing. One of the men had a firearm in his hand. Further inspection for a valid permit to …
Read More »A “Thank You” from the Saba Red Cross for assisting the hurricane-affected islands
Dear Saba, We extend our sincere appreciation for your generous donations toward the hurricane-affected islands. Your notable support, encompassing provisions of food, clothing, footwear, toys, books, and household essentials, has been invaluable. Over the past two weeks, a total of 68 aid packages have been dispatched. Special gratitude is extended …
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