Theft and destruction of car On Saturday, the 26th of August, a theft and vandalism of a rental car were reported on Saba. During the overnight hours, the car, which was parked near Thais Hill Road, was taken and vandalized by unknown persons. The car was later found on Coble …
Read More »60 Years of Air Connectivity: Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport Celebrates Progress
As Saba continues to navigate its unique and modernizing journey, Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport emerged as a focal point of progress, pride, and community engagement during its 60th-anniversary celebrations. This wasn’t just another birthday party for the airport; it was a powerful reflection on six decades of innovation and community …
Read More »Police officers change shirts during the summer months
Temporarily, agents of the Caribbean Netherlands Police Force will be seen in the IBT shirt in combination with the vest instead of the usual black polo shirt with the horizontal yellow stripe. This is due to the hot months of August, September and October. The IBT shirt is a dark …
Read More »MCB bank service desk on Saba on August 29-31
Commissioner of Education Heyliger opens School Year 2023-2024
The commencement of the school year 2023-2024 brings renewed focus and anticipation. As the commissioner overseeing education, Commissioner Heyliger emphasizes a collaborative and enriched learning environment. His vision for the coming year, outlined in the following address, represents a well-rounded approach to education that resonates with the collective values and …
Read More »60 years Juancho Irausquin airport: Runway walk/run
Saba Celebrates Excellence at the Third Annual Sports Banquet
A night of celebration, recognition, and inspiration unfolded as the third annual sports banquet honored the young and talented athletes of Saba. The event, held at Saba Snack Gourmet, in the presence of proud parents, coaches, and community members, recognized the outstanding achievements of the island’s youth in various sports …
Read More »Police report of Friday, the 18th of August until Monday, the 21st of August 2023
Scheduled traffic check A scheduled traffic check was held on Saba’s Church Street between 9:45 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 19th. During the check, 15 vehicles were checked with 13 official fines being issued. The fines were as follows: 11x driving without a seat belt 2x driving without …
Read More »New allowance for children with intensive care needs
Parents and caregivers of children aged 3 to 17 with intensive care needs in the Caribbean Netherlands are eligible for a (second) one-time allowance of $2,259 gross. This allowance serves as compensation for the structural double child benefit that will be introduced later, once the legislative process is completed. Parents …
Read More »World Wildlife Fund supports goat removal project of Public Entity
The World Wild Life Fund noted the progress that the Public Entity is making in the Goat Removal Project. See their Facebook page. WWF: This is how nature restoration works! We’re sharing a few milestones of the Livestock Control Project on Saba. More than 4000 free-roaming goats have been successfully …
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