Arrest for Aggravated Assault On Sunday, the 5th of April, around 2:10 AM, the central control room received a report of an ongoing fight at a nightclub on Park Lane Street in Windwardside on Saba. Police discovered a victim who had sustained injuries upon their arrival. He reported that a …
Read More »Enjoying Easter at the upgraded Cove Bay beach
In case you have not visited Cove Bay recently …….. It is transformed into a 5-star resort. Enjoy.
Read More »PCN’s New Mixed-Use Plaza in The Bottom
The investment arm of Pensioenfonds Caribisch Nederland (PMCN) is developing a USD 3 million+ mixed-use complex along Paris Hill Road in The Bottom. The project will include six commercial units and six residential apartments, designed to blend modern functionality with traditional Saban architecture. The development aims to shift The Bottom …
Read More »National Trainee Programme for Kingdom Relations
National Trainee Programme for Kingdom Relations for starters with a strong affinity for the Caribbean part of the Kingdom Location: The Hague Do you have a passion for the Kingdom, and are you familiar with Aruba, Curaçao, Sint Maarten, Bonaire, Sint Eustatius or Saba? Are you excited by the prospect …
Read More »Winair Twin Otter Runway Excursion at St. Maarten
Yesterday, a Winair Twin Otter briefly veered off the runway at St. Maarten’s Princess Juliana International Airport. The pilot responded swiftly, regaining control of the aircraft and steering it back onto the runway before taxiing safely to the terminal. Click the image to view the video of the incident. The …
Read More »Redevelopment of the Mount Scenery tower.
In February, representatives of the Ministry of Defense visited Saba to announce the upcoming plans for the redevelopment of the Mount Scenery tower. The project will involve the dismantling and removal of the existing tower and replacing it with a new, upgraded structure that is currently being constructed in the …
Read More »Start of internet consultation: Omnibus Law SZW 2027
The Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment (SZW) will soon publish the law proposal for the Omnibus Law SZW 2027 (Verzamelwet SZW 2027). This law is issued annually and is intended to maintain and optimize legislation. The law proposal for the Omnibus Law SZW 2027 also includes several amendments relevant …
Read More »Economic Master Plan Provides Long-Term Direction for Saba’s Development
The Economic Master Plan that Saba just finished lays out a long-term plan for dealing with the island’s structural problems, such as high living expenses, a lack of housing, and being vulnerable to outside shocks, in a way that is coordinated and sustainable. Main areas of focus: Infrastructure: Ongoing road …
Read More »State Secretary Van der Burg is visiting the Caribbean part of the Kingdom: focus on governance, security and economic development
Eric van der Burg, State Secretary for the Interior and Kingdom Relations, will be visiting the six Caribbean islands of the Kingdom from 7 to 17 April. He is visiting St. Eustatius, Saba, St. Maarten, Aruba, Curaçao, and Bonaire on his trip. Topics that will be discussed during the introductory …
Read More »WIEMS and Saba Cares launch pilot Emergency Medical Responder Training
To expand emergency medical education across the region The Windward Islands Emergency Medical Services (WIEMS) has launched a pilot Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) training programme in collaboration with Saba Cares, aimed at expanding emergency medical education and response capacity across the region. The blended training programme, which began on March …
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