As part of the Nature and Environment Policy Plan for the Caribbean Netherlands, the Public Entity Saba continues with the removal of roaming goats for its livestock control project. The method to remove roaming goats is through shooting (and capturing). For this, the Public Entity Saba has appointed a government …
Read More »Increase in exchange students within Kingdom due to Kingdom Grant
As of next year, around 120 students per year will be able to go on an exchange programme or internship within the Kingdom thanks to the so-called Kingdom Grant. This is a new mobility programme for all students within the Kingdom, and aims to increase the short-term exchange of students. …
Read More »Island Council Meeting : November 28
D66 most popular party on all three BES-islands
The D66 party has turned out to be the most popular party on Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba in the election for the Dutch Parliament, held on November 22nd. The results on the island contrast those of the European Netherlands, where the PVV turned out the biggest vote-getter by far. …
Read More »Outcome of the 2023 election on the Public Entity Saba
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Read More »Saba celebrates World Food Day on Saturday, November 25
The Public Entity Saba will celebrate World Food Day on Saturday, November 25, 2023, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at its hydroponics farm in Rendezvous. Everyone is invited to come. There will be various products for sale from our local farmers at the event. These include eggs, goat meat, …
Read More »Island Governor Jonathan Johnson Leads by Example in Second Chamber Election
On November 22, 2023, the Second Chamber Election polling station is open for the participation of the Saban Community. Island Governor Jonathan Johnson cast his vote at 4:00 pm, marking the importance of participation in this election and shedding light on the gravity of performing our democratic right. The Second …
Read More »Public Health Department launches campaign against smoking and vaping
The Public Health and Sports and Community Development and Culture Department has launched a Vaping campaign “SayNOtoVAPING”: Consider the Consequences. Community Outreach Coordinator Kemaul Lee and Public Health Promoter Allan Carolina are at the forefront of this endeavor, aiming to inform and empower youths, parents, and the community about the …
Read More »Public Notice concerning Land Parcels in Giles Quarter
Saba has high ambitions to be a leading island in sustainability. A dedicated team has been working to determine the best options and locations to reach 89% renewable energy on Saba. An additional solar park has to be realized. The Public Entity Saba together with Saba Electric have located an …
Read More »Real estate owners must take initiative to report their properties to the Tax and Customs Administration
The site Dossierkoninkrijksrelaties reports that, 13 years after Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba became an integral part of The Netherlands, the Dutch Caribbean Tax and Customs Administration still does not have full insight into who owns real estate. For this reason, the central government is introducing a reporting obligation as …
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