Qredits Bonaire has launched a new loan programme aimed at helping micro and small businesses in Bonaire, Saba and St. Eustatius (the BES islands) adopt more sustainable practices. The so-called energy loan, available as of October 15, offers financing of up to US $50,000 at a 4.95% interest rate. The …
Read More »Fort Bay Road Fencing Repairs Completed with Long Term Solutions Being Explored
The Public Entity Saba is pleased to announce that the repairs to Fort Bay Road fencing (after the S-curve) have been completed. The project, which began in mid-September, included repairing the steel posts and steel mesh. This repair aimed to maintain the construction of the fencing before damage caused by …
Read More »Beautification of Entrances to Main Government Building, expected by Q1 2025
Residents of Saba can anticipate a refreshed and welcoming atmosphere around the Administration Building of the Public Entity Saba, as a beautification project is set to transform the area. Scheduled for completion by the end of the first quarter of 2025, initial improvements will begin before the end of this …
Read More »Saba’s plan for a coral comeback
Saba has an exciting new initiative to restore its coral reefs. This new project, running from 2024 to 2026, will focus on reviving key species in the island’s underwater ecosystems. With a collaborative team from Saba Conservation Foundation (SCF) and Van Hall Larenstein (VHL) University of Applied Sciences, the project …
Read More »Concerns over referrals in the Dutch Caribbean
The Dutch Second Chamber of Parliament recently voiced concern about the slow nature and high cost of medical referrals in the Caribbean part of the Kingdom, including Curacao. During a debate in the Health, Welfare and Sports Committee, several parties including GroenLinks-PvdA emphasised the need for a faster and more …
Read More »Saba Tourist Bureau organises Tourism Awareness Week events
Saba Tourist Bureau recently hosted a series of activities to promote tourism appreciation and community involvement on the island. The celebration of Tourism Awareness Week “featured a variety of events aimed at fostering a deeper understanding of what makes Saba so unique, in addition to radio interviews to talk a …
Read More »Opinion: Immediate action required at Saba Comprehensive School
Dear Editor; As a concerned parent of a student at Saba Comprehensive School, I am writing to express my extreme unease regarding the current state of the school. The situation is severely affecting my child’s education and well-being, and I believe immediate action is necessary to address these issues. The …
Read More »State Secretary Nobel to visit Bonaire, Saba, Statia
State Secretary for Participation and Integration Jurgen Nobel will pay a working visit to Saba, St. Eustatius and Bonaire consecutively, from Sunday, September 29, until Sunday, October 6. This visit is aimed at getting to know the islands better and to personally discuss the challenges and positive examples from practice. …
Read More »Economies of Bonaire, Saba grew in 2022, Statia’s declined by 11%
Bonaire’s economy grew by 8.8% and Saba’s by 1.5% in 2022, while St. Eustatius saw an eleven percent decline, driven by losses in major companies tied to the international oil market. These figures were reported by the Dutch Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) on Thursday. Bonaire’s growth was driven by …
Read More »Royal Dutch Army visited fire station in Saba
A unit of the Royal Dutch Army recently visited a fire station in Saba as part of its exercises to prepare for potential relief efforts following a hurricane strike. During the visit, the Caribbean Netherlands Fire Department BKCN gave an introduction of its role and provided an explanation of firefighting …
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