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Hyacinth House Restoration in 2025

In the first half of 2025, Hyacinth House, a traditional Saban cottage located in the heart of Windwardside, will undergo extensive renovations and restorations. Owned by the Public Entity Saba (PES), this historic building had remained untouched during the development of the nearby parking lot to preserve the area’s heritage …

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WINAIR and Air France partner to enhance connectivity in the region

WINAIR is pleased to announce the reintroduction of its code-share agreement with Air France, further enhancing connectivity for travellers. This development fol­lows the successful revival of WINAIR’s code-share partnership with Royal Dutch Airlines KLM in November, providing trav­ellers with more convenient options for reaching Carib­bean destinations. Under this renewed agree­ment, …

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Lessons learned when moving from Rotterdam to the Caribbean

The site DossierKoninkrijksRelaties reviewed the book ‘Komt een land bij de dokter’ (A country calls on a Doctor), written by general practitioner/street doctor Michelle van Tongerloo (41). She devoted a chapter to her experiences on St. Eustatius, where she worked at the Queen Beatrix Medical Center in 2019-2020. Working as …

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Senate approves BES tax changes

Legislation to change tax rates in Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba was approved by the Dutch Senate last Thursday, which has paved the way for the new measures to go into effect on January 1, 2025. With this last legal hurdle now passed, workers in the Ca­ribbean Netherlands will see …

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Saba Warriors shine in U-17 6v6 Friendlies

A last minute U-17 6v6 round of Friendly matches, hosted by Oualichi FC with the support of the St. Maarten Football Federation over the last weekend, brought some exciting football action to Emilio Wilson Park. With teams from St. Maarten and a visiting team from Saba showcasing their skills, the …

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Sacred Heart School socially unsafe for Students and Teachers

The Social Safety at Sacred Heart School needs improvements The social, mental, and physical safety of students and staff at Sacred Heart Primary School is currently insufficient. Ongoing Concerns The issue is not limited to isolated incidents but reflects a persistent pattern of neglect that has sustained an unsafe environment …

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