There will be culture coaches for the Caribbean Netherlands. State Secretary Uslu (Culture and Media) announced this during her working visit to Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba. Culture coaches encourage participation in culture, connect culture with other sectors and support cultural providers. They can also promote local involvement in heritage. …
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His Majesty King Willem-Alexander, Her Majesty Queen Máxima, and Her Royal Highness Catharina-Amalia, Princess of Orange, will pay a visit to the Caribbean part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands from Friday 27 January to Thursday 9 February 2023. They will visit Bonaire, Aruba, and Curaçao before continuing to St …
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Jessica R. Besselink is the new Principal of the Saba Comprehensive School (SCS) per January 1, 2023. Besselink, who originally hails from Aruba, is an enthusiastic professional educator and expert in multilingual classrooms, with over 20 years of successful experience in diverse schools in the Netherlands and Aruba. Besselink described herself as …
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State Secretary of Culture and Media Günay Uslu visited Saba on Tuesday, January 10. The State Secretary and her delegation arrived on the last flight on Sunday, January 9 and started her official program the next morning with a meeting with the Executive Council, followed by a meeting with the …
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A blue sea, white beaches, colourful architecture and lush tropical plants. The Caribbean destinations are clearly visible at the Vacation Fair at the Jaarbeurs in Utrecht this week, with the presence of Curaçao, St. Eustatius and Saba. St. Eustatius and Saba are sharing a booth, located next to the bigger …
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Residents of Saba and St. Eustatius can register for various free hospitality training programs. By following the hospitality training program the chances of getting a good job and growing in the hospitality and tourism sector will increase. The training is provided by the National Institute for Professional Advancement (NIPA) and …
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The chief of police of the Caribbean Netherlands Police Force KPCN José Rosales recently said goodbye to his colleagues in Saba and St. Eustatius. During the farewell event on both islands, Rosales thanked his colleagues for their good cooperation during the past years. In Saba, Rosales received a gift as …
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A delegation of the Council of State, headed by Vice-President Thom de Graaf, visited Saba on Sunday, January 8. The delegation visited several projects and met with the Island Council and the Executive Council. The delegation arrived on the first flight and was welcomed by Island Governor Jonathan Johnson and …
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Optimistic about what the future holds for Saba with a higher income for many and multiple investments in the island’s development, Commissioner Bruce Zagers shared a positive message for 2023. Per January 1, 2023, the minimum wage for Saba will be increased by 15% and the old age pension will …
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Collision On Monday the 2nd of January, a one-sided collision took place on Saba. The driver of the car probably lost control of the steering wheel, causing the car to crash into the wall in several places. The driver of the car was taken to the hospital by a private …
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