Preparations are in full swing at the Laura Linzey Daycare Center to install prefab housing as a temporary provision until the new permanent location for the daycare is constructed. The 18 prefab units have been shipped from China and are scheduled to arrive in St. Maarten next month. The 20-foot …

Blues and Blues Ltd announces the launch of the Makana ferry online booking platform. In addition to regular, reliable, friendly, and affordable service to the islands of Saba, Statia and St. Maarten, customers can now enjoy the convenience of E-Ticket purchases via the Makana website at www.makanaferryservice.com. Blues and Blues …

Saba booked a preliminary positive result of US $1.6 million over the budget year 2021 as a result of incidental additions to the free allowance, lower personnel cost and budgeted unforeseen expenditures that were not spent. The Committee for Financial Supervision CFT stated this in a letter to Island Governor …

In 2021, more than 290 thousand travellers passed through the airports of Bonaire, St Eustatius and Saba. This represents an increase of almost 60 percent on 2020, yet still a 36-percent decrease compared to 2019 (when it stood at over 457 thousand). With 17.4 thousand air transport movements to and …

This week the Public Health Department started with a movement program for the Laura Linzey Daycare. The program aims to stimulate more movement and exercise for the toddlers in a fun and creative way. The project is facilitated by Sport Coordinator Joelyn Robinson and Health Promoter Allan Carolina. They will …

Four main topics for Saba were elaborated on and discussed during a session with the Executive Council, Island Council and the delegation of the First Chamber of the Dutch Parliament, the Senate, on Monday, February 28. The Senators listened attentively to the presentations about livelihood, renewable energy, economy/tourism/nature/agriculture and finances. …

Two recently published studies document 35 new beetle species for the islands of Saba and St. Eustatius.  Even with these latest additions, it is still estimated that nearly three-quarters of the beetle population is still unknown.  Beetles play a vital role in breaking down natural waste and keeping insects in …

The European Commission recently adopted the Multi-annual Indicative Program for Saba, setting the joint priorities for cooperation for 2021-2027 and providing a dedicated financial envelope from the European Union (EU) budget of 4.1 million euros in the form of grants. The funding will go towards investments in renewable energy. The …

The first phase of the goat control project has produced tangible results. With the removal of close to 1,300 wild goats, Saba’s nature is visibly recovering thanks to the work of the invasive species hunters. Nature areas that before the goat removal project were bare, are now green with grass …

The Saba Business Association (SBA) had a meeting with Dutch State Secretary of Kingdom Relations and Digitization Alexandra van Huffelen during her visit to Saba last week. Many topics were on the agenda and most were addressed during the short 45-minute meeting which was held at the Tourist Bureau in …