The Dutch Basketball Federation (NBB) last week visited Saba for the second year in a row. The goal of the visit was to establish more in-depth relationships and draw up a 4-year plan for the development of the sport. The delegation met with stakeholders, such as schools, children’s organizations, and …
Read More »BioNews Kids Second Edition published by the DCNA
After a successful first edition, the Dutch Caribbean Nature Alliance (DCNA) released the second edition of BioNews Kids. BioNews Kids is a free printed and online nature magazine for children of ages 9 to 11 on the six Dutch Caribbean islands. It was designed to increase reading, spark curiosity, and …
Read More »Health Talk on the Rock, a new community outreach initiative
Health Talk on the Rock is the name of a new, unique health project by Community Development and Public Health Department Saba, combining health promotion and community outreach. Community Outreach Coordinator Kemaul Lee and Public Heath Promoter Allan Carolina connect with members of the community once a month to talk …
Read More »Daycare movement program restarted
With the restart of the daycare movement program, toddlers and preschoolers are getting more exercise and more developed motor skills. This will help them in their transition into primary and secondary school later on. Sports Coordinator Joelyn Robinson and Health Promoter Allan Carolina of the Public Health and Sports Department …
Read More »Task Force installed for improving air travel in the Dutch Caribbean
ORANJESTAD – On November 7, 2022, the historic milestone of signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Dutch Caribbean islands, the Netherlands, the six airports of the Dutch Caribbean, and the Dutch Association of Airports was celebrated. This MOU formalizes a commitment of this partnership to explore and establish …
Read More »Jonathan Johnson has resigned as President of the board of the Foundation Catholic Education Saba
Jonathan Johnson resigned as President of the board of the Foundation Catholic Education Saba, SKOSaba, on January 31, 2023. He is succeeded by Yamila Bulos on February 1, 2023. The SKOSaba functions as the foundation responsible for the Sacred Heart Primary School. During his last board meeting earlier this week, …
Read More »Police report of Monday, the 30th of January until Wednesday, the 1st of February 2023
Arrest violation Opium Act BES On Tuesday, the 31st of January, a 22-year-old man with the initials J.A.Z. was arrested on Saba for a violation of BES Opium Act. During a check, bags of marijuana-like herbs were found in his car. KPCN
Read More »Wuite’s social minimum motion gets broad support
The Second Chamber of the Dutch Parliament on Tuesday adopted the motion about establishing a realistic social minimum for Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba of Member of Parliament (MP) Jorien Wuite of the Democratic Party D66 with broad support. Wuite presented the motion, co-signed by Don Ceder of the ChristianUnion …
Read More »New name sign Major Osmar Simmons Museum unveiled
In the presence of family, friends, and government officials, the new name board for the Major Osmar R. Simmons Museum in The Bottom was unveiled on Friday, January 27. During the official ceremony preceding the unveiling of the new sign above the entrance, donated by the Saba Tourist Bureau, Commissioner …
Read More »In 2022 Saba shipped 50 containers with recyclables
In 2022, Saba shipped a record number of 50 containers with recyclables to the USA for further processing. Saba has a well-functioning waste management system that includes the separation of recyclables. The 50 containers that left the island contained the following recyclables: plastics (63%), cardboard (20%), plastic bottles (10%), shredded …
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