Dear Editor, I would like to see a plaque placed on the outside walls of The Saba University School of Medicine in memory of the Saban Junior Minister of State Max Nicholson for the population to become aware that he was the Founder of the Saba School of Medicine. He …
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Opinion: Our fishermen deserve better service from our Civil Servants
Dear Editor, I would like to draw attention to an ongoing challenge faced by the hardworking fishermen of Saba, particularly when it comes to the customs clearance process for fish exports to Sint Maarten (SXM). The current system for clearing fishing vessels in and out of Saba is not only …
Read More »Opinion: Concerned parent voices urgent issues at Saba Comprehensive School
Dear Editor, As a parent and concerned member of the Saba community, I believe it is important to bring to light the growing concerns surrounding Saba Comprehensive School (SCS). For years, many have pointed fingers at the elementary school, diverting attention from the equally troubling issues at SCS. However, ignoring …
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 »Opinion: Is education genuinely a priority for Saba Comprehensive School?
Since the resumption of classes at Saba Comprehensive School on August 26th, 2024, I have observed a concerning pattern of frequent notices regarding late starts and early dismissals. This is particularly troubling for the Form One students, who are critically transitioning from primary to secondary school. These early disruptions can …
Read More »Opinion: Neocolonialism
Dear editor, Did we choose neocolonialism during the referendum in the early 2000’s? I don’t think so. For anyone who does not know what the word means, the dictionary says the following: “the use of economic, political, cultural, or other pressures to control or influence other countries, especially former dependencies.” Strikes a cord? …
Read More »Opinion: Naming “Black Rocks” harbor
Dear Editor, I just watched with great pleasure the video on YouTube of Cheryl Hernandez with Commissioner Bruce Zagers about the new harbor project on Saba to realize a real marina. How wonderful it is that Saba can finally be visited with your own motor or sailing yacht that can …
Read More »Opinion: Urgent concerns regarding school board negligence and mismanagement
Dear Editor, I am writing this letter anonymously to bring attention to the alarming issues surrounding the current state of affairs at Saba Comprehensive School and Sacred Heart School on Saba. It is with a heavy heart that I express my concerns about the apparent lack of oversight from the …
Read More »Opinion: An ominous cloud hangs over the educational system on Saba
Dear Editor, In the heart of Saba, a pressing concern grips the community as the education system faces tumultuous times. Over the past two months, Sacred Heart School and Saba Comprehensive School have witnessed disruptions due to the negligence of the now-resigned School Boards Executive Director. However, his lingering influence …
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