As part of the ambition of the new Dutch government to be a showcase with the Dutch Kingdom for the sustainability of small island states, Dutch Minister for Climate and Energy Rob Jetten wants to work on renewable energy together with the Dutch Caribbean. Becoming a showcase requires solid collaboration …
Read More »March 27: Covid-19 update from Island Governor Jonathan Johnson;
We have introduced measures to protect our community and prevent our healthcare system from being overwhelmed throughout this pandemic. As I mentioned on Friday, the new omicron variant allows us to reevaluate some of those measures based on the following; Omicron, although highly transmissible, causes less severe illness and reduced …
Read More »Meeting on youth wellbeing
On Thursday, March 24, Saba Commissioner Rolando Wilson met with Care & Youth Caribbean Netherlands ZJCN official Trisha Gumbs-Yu, Head of the Youth Department Maidelyn Martijn and Elly Rojer, behavior specialist that supports the team on Saba. During the meeting, several topics with regard to the wellbeing of the youth …
Read More »Get ready for the fourth edition of the “Bizzy B 5K walk & run” event
On april 9 2022 the fourth edition of the Bizzy B 5K walk & run event is being held in the Bottom. Starting from Saba Electric parking lot, the participants will do two laps to reach a distance of 5 kilometers. The Bizzy B 5K is accessible, social and promotes …
Read More »Update March 26: Number of active COVID-19 infections has increased to 36
Many of you know that we currently have clusters of cases affecting the Saba Comprehensive School and Daycare. We understand that this may be worrying for many, but let us remember that we are a highly vaccinated and boosted population. (The vaccine and booster help to protect against severe disease …
Read More »Dutch cinema hit “The New Wilderness” gets a Caribbean sequel with WOW!
The unique natural world of the Caribbean part of the Kingdom plays the leading role in a special cinema film entitled WOW!. This was announced during the SMILE event at the University of Sint Maarten at a press conference by 360º of Innovation from Aruba and M&N Media Group from …
Read More »Renovation and extention of the Government Administration Building
The Public Entity Saba announced the upcoming renovation and upgrade to the Government Administration Building. Initially, the roof will be repaired, followed by excavation work to create additional workspaces. They constitute the red elements in the drawing. More work will follow, that will be announced in due course. The phased …
Read More »Tenders requested for the renovation of Scout’s Place
Hotel, bar and restaurant Scout’s Place in Windwardside, Saba is a unique establishment, with a long and rich history. It is well-known and loved by both locals and tourists. Following the acquisition in 2020, we have now completed the renovation and reconstruction design process with services from St. Maarten-based consultants. …
Read More »New employment conditions agreement for educational staff in Caribbean Netherlands
Last week representatives of the Public Entities, school boards, trade unions and the educational staff of Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba signed a new employment conditions agreement. It has been laid down in the new agreement that salaries were raised by 4.2%. This pay rise will come into effect retroactively on …
Read More »Parliament wants clarity on 30m euros for islands
The Second Chamber of the Dutch Parliament finds it important the thirtymillion-euro structural envelope that the new Dutch government is allocating for the Caribbean Netherlands is spent in consultation with the public entities Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba to the benefit of the people on the islands. This became clear …
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