Sip Swierstra

Sip Swierstra

Schools receive funds for free breakfast program

School children on Saba are receiving a daily healthy, free school meal, funded by the Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor (SZW), to help families with the increased cost of living. In October last year, Minister for Poverty Policy, Participation, and Pensions Carola Schouten informed the Second Chamber of the …

Read More »

Feasibility study for public swimming pool on Saba

With the approval to conduct a feasibility study, the Public Entity Saba has taken the next step in exploring the possibilities to construct a public swimming pool on Saba. The Executive Council last month approved a proposal to contract the company Alite BV to conduct a feasibility study for a …

Read More »

Saba Hydroponic Farm Project into final phase of construction

The Saba Hydroponic Farm Project, managed by Gezondheid Farms in collaboration with the public entity Saba, has entered the final phase of construction. The concrete slabs of the small and large greenhouses have been poured and the road to both greenhouses is ready. With the construction of the two greenhouses …

Read More »

Obituary Ulric Steve Hassell

With deep regret we announce the passing of our dear husband, father, grandfather, and brother, former Commissioner and Island Council Member of Saba:   Ulric Steve Hassell Sunrise: May 3rd, 1947 Sunset: December 27th, 2022 Left to mourn are his: Wife Kathleen Johnson Hassell Daughters Christina Hassell Martinez Laura Hassell …

Read More »

More delays for lower airfares BES

In the letter from Minister Harbers to the Second Chamber of 10 December 2021, it was promised to explore a public service obligation as an alternative instrument for the state participation in Winair in order to guarantee the accessibility of the Caribbean Netherlands. It has been indicated that the Chamber …

Read More »

Christmas speech of King Willem-Alexander

The Christmas speech of King Willem-Alexander: “For many of you, there is a shadow of worry about this Christmas time.” “These are tough times,” people say to me. Is there enough money to pay the bills now that everything has become so expensive? Where can I finally find a suitable …

Read More »

Saba News