Saba has an exciting new initiative to restore its coral reefs. This new project, running from 2024 to 2026, will focus on reviving key species in the island’s under­water ecosystems. With a collaborative team from Saba Conservation Foundation (SCF) and Van Hall Larenstein (VHL) Uni­versity of Applied Sciences, the project …

The site DossierKoninkrijkszaken reports that Saba will receive a €5 million contribution from the government for the construction of an Enrichment Center, aimed at revitalizing the village of St. Johns. This funding is part of the fifth tranche of the Region Deals initiative. The Enrichment Center will offer programs in …

On behalf of the Public Health & Sports Department and the Department of Public Order and Safety, Het Onderzoekshuis conducted social marketing research to gain deeper insights into the perceptions, challenges, and needs surrounding mental health and safety on Saba. Researchers spent a week on Saba, conducting interviews with over …

The Dutch Second Chamber of Parlia­ment recently voiced con­cern about the slow nature and high cost of medical referrals in the Caribbean part of the Kingdom, in­cluding Curacao. During a debate in the Health, Welfare and Sports Com­mittee, several parties in­cluding GroenLinks-PvdA emphasised the need for a faster and more …

On Tuesday, October 8th, Public Entity Saba and contractor Ballast Nedam International Projects reached a significant milestone by signing the construction contract for the new Black Rocks Harbor. This marks a pivotal step forward in a project crucial for Saba’s infrastructure development. Commissioner of Finance and Infrastructure Bruce Zagers signed …

Saba Tourist Bureau recently hosted a series of activities to promote tourism appreciation and community involvement on the island. The celebration of Tourism Awareness Week “featured a variety of events aimed at fostering a deeper un­derstanding of what makes Saba so unique, in addition to radio interviews to talk a …

State Secretary for Digitalization and Kingdom Relations, Zsolt Szabó, reports on his visit to Saba: Lush vegetation, white houses with green shutters, a neatly laid out road that goes steeply up along the mountain. I understand very well why Saba is also known as the Unspoiled Queen of the Caribbean. …

Dear Editor; As a concerned parent of a student at Saba Comprehen­sive School, I am writing to express my extreme unease regarding the current state of the school. The situation is severely affecting my child’s education and well-being, and I believe immediate ac­tion is necessary to address these issues. The …

From October 8, travelers to Sint Maarten will be required to complete an online immigration form before their departure on the site entry.sx, This is part of efforts by St. Maarten to streamline border procedures for arriving passengers. In the long term, facial recognition technology will also be implemented to …

Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIA) on St. Maarten is reaching a major milestone in its redevelopment. On October 7, Ballast Nedam International Projects will officially hand over the newly completed arrival hall and baggage reclaim area, moving the airport closer to the opening of its state-of-the-art terminal building. Following the …