-Policy Advisor of Infrastructure and a member of the crisis communications team Nicole Johnson along with Harbor Master Travis Johnson from April 3-6, attended the 2023 National Hurricane Conference in New Orleans, LA, where disaster response and preparedness experts gathered to discuss the latest developments in the field. Representatives from …
Read More »Police report of Wednesday, April 12th until Friday, April 14th 2023
Check tinted car windows On Thursday, April 13th, a scheduled traffic check was held at the Lambert Hassel Road and Zions Hill on Saba from 11 AM. The check was carried out in the context of measuring the translucency of the front car windows. A total of eight (8) cars …
Read More »State Secretary Alexandra van Huffelen visits Bonaire, Saba, St. Eustatius and St. Maarten
State Secretary Alexandra van Huffelen of Kingdom Relations will pay a working visit to Bonaire, Saba, Sint Eustatius and Sint Maarten between the 16th and 21st of April. This is the State Secretary’s first visit since the island elections took place on Bonaire, Saba and St. Eustatius on the 15th …
Read More »The SXM Coast Guard Recruitment Day – April 15th
The Dutch Caribbean Coast Guard is recruiting. All youngsters between the age of 18 and 25 years, with the ambition of becoming a Coast Guard officer, are invited to visit the Coast Guard Recruitment Day. During the upcoming Recruitment Day on April 15, 2023 youngsters can receive useful information about …
Read More »Start Breast Cancer Screening on Saba
This April, the pilot for population screening for breast cancer will start on Saba. In the coming two years, all women between 50 and 75 years will be invited to participate. The start of this screening program on Saba is the result of collaboration between RIVM, Saba Cares, and St …
Read More »Survey: Was the information campaign for the recent elections effective?
You may have participated in one of the Kontami research projects before, either online or offline. They conduct research on the BES-islands regarding media use and information campaigns. This time they would like to ask for your opinion on the information campaigns for the past elections. Participate in the survey Elections …
Read More »Saba wants to boost Economy by stimulating Growth and Economic Diversification
The website BES Reporter announced that, according to a letter by State Secretary Alexandra van Huffelen, dated on April 6, 2023 Bonaire St. Eustatius and Saba, want to grow their respective economies. The Government of Saba has indicated wanting to stimulate the economy on the island by promoting more and …
Read More »State Secretary Van der Burg (Justice and Security) on official visit to Saba
Dutch State Secretary of Justice and Security Eric van der Burg arrived on Saba late Tuesday afternoon, April 11 for an introductory visit. Island Governor Jonathan Johnson and Interim Island Secretary Henk de Jong were at the airport to welcome the State Secretary and his delegation. The official part of …
Read More »A Sustainable Saba – Earth Day 2023
In order to give attention to the importance of preserving our island, the Public Entity Saba is planning a number of activities for this year’s Earth Day, which is coming up on April 22nd. The theme for this Earth Day is “A Sustainable Saba”. The Sacred Heart School and Saba …
Read More »New Saba Island Council to Bonaire for training
The Island Council left Saba Sunday morning, April 9 for training on Bonaire. For three days, the four Island Council Members will participate in an introductory course about the functioning of the Island Council and the role of the members. While on Bonaire, the Island Council will also meet with …
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