Team Saba won the 6 a side soccer championship organized by the SSFF (St. Eustatius Sports Facilities Foundation) in collaboration with IBOS (International Brothers of Statia soccer club.) The championship was held on Saturday at the Johan Cruyff soccer field in Statia. The Competition had 4 local participating teams along …
Read More »Island Council Meeting will reconvene February, 25th
PUBLIC NOTICE The Island Governor of the Public Entity Saba hereby cares to inform the general public that the public Island Council meeting which was adjourned on February 20th, 2025 will reconvene tomorrow February 25th, 2025 at 2:00 pm at the Government Administration Building. This meeting will be live-streamed on …
Read More »Caribbean students better prepared to the Netherlands
The Education Executive Agency (Dienst Uitvoering Onderwijs, DUO) is visiting the Caribbean from 10 March up to and including 11 April 2025. Temporary service desks are opened during the visit. DUO also organizes information sessions about student finance. This also focuses on how students can use the citizen service number …
Read More »BES islands send a letter protesting changes to governance, finance laws
As a direct outcome of the BES Summit held in Saba on February 12, the Island Councils of Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba have jointly sent a protest letter to Dutch State Secretary of Kingdom Relations and Digitisation Zsolt Szabo. This letter addresses concerns raised by Szabo’s letter to the …
Read More »RTL4’s TV show “Sky High” features the SSS islands, including Saba, in its upcoming season.
RTL4’s popular TV show Sky High is set to showcase the stunning SSS islands, including the hidden gem of Saba, in its upcoming season. This exciting feature will shine a spotlight on the island’s unparalleled natural beauty, vibrant culture, and the warm hospitality of its community, solidifying Saba’s reputation as a must-visit …
Read More »Island Councils Urge Dialogue on Legislative Changes
Following the BES Summit held on February 12, 2025, on Saba, the Island Councils of Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, and Saba have united to submit a formal joint response to the State Secretary of Kingdom Relations. This action comes in direct reaction to the State Secretary’s correspondence dated February 6, 2025, …
Read More »Strengthening Fundamental Rights: Abolishing the Review Ban and Establishing a Constitutional Court
The Dutch government has announced a landmark proposal to better protect citizens’ fundamental rights by abolishing the ban on testing laws against the Constitution and establishing a specialized constitutional court. This reform will empower individuals to challenge laws they believe infringe upon their constitutional rights, ensuring a stronger safeguard for …
Read More »The Makana ferry service was forced to suspend its operations to Saba and Statia due to communication and coordination failures
Last Wednesday, around 5:00 pm, passengers scheduled to travel from St. Maarten to Saba and Statia were informed of a technical issue that prevented the vessel from departing. The announcement was met with frustration, particularly for those traveling to Statia for important life events—a funeral and a wedding—both set to …
Read More »International Women’s Day 2025- March 8
The Public Entity Saba is preparing for International Women’s Day 2025. They want to honor and celebrate the incredible women who have shaped Saba’s past—those who are no longer with us but whose legacies continue to inspire us every day. Do you have a mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, niece, or …
Read More »Boost technical education in Caribbean Netherlands
Enhanced Support for Technical Education on Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, and Saba Schools on Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, and Saba are set to benefit from increased financial support aimed at bolstering technical education. This investment will empower schools to enhance their technical programs and better align them with the evolving demands of …
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