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Rifles, Bones, and Sword Unearthed at Saba Hospital Site – Construction Paused for Archaeological Investigation

What began as routine construction work on the new Saba Cares expansion project at the A.M. Edwards Medical Center has turned into a remarkable archaeological discovery. Workers uncovered bones, ceramic shards, building components, and several unidentified artifacts—including four remarkably well-preserved 17th–18th century rifles and a sword. The discovery immediately triggered …

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Groundwater Flow and Nutrient Dynamics Assessment for Saba

The Public Entity Saba commissioned a comprehensive assessment of groundwater flow and nutrient dynamics on the island, examining how nitrogen and phosphorus are transported from land-based sources to the surrounding marine environment. This study provides critical insights for protecting coral reef ecosystems and guiding sustainable environmental management. Background and Objectives …

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State Secretary acknowledges discontent on BES over return of Govt representative

Caretaker State Secretary for King­dom Relations and Digita­lization Eddie van Marum says he understands the frustration on Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba about the Dutch government’s decision to retain the role of Kingdom Representa­tive (“Rijksvertegenwoor­diger”), despite earlier agreements to abolish the position. “I can imagine that people feel uncomfortable, espe­cially …

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Naturalisation after 10 instead of 5 years

The Dutch government wants to double the minimum residency requirement for naturalisation from five to ten consecutive years of legal residence within the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The proposal, put forward by State Secretary for Justice and Security Arno Rutte (VVD), was approved by the Council of Ministers in The …

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