Saba launched Publicroam and Govroam in government buildings. The announcement was made during a working visit by the State Secretary for Digitalization and Kingdom Relations, Mr. Zsolt Szabó, highlighting the island’s commitment to providing safe and reliable internet access for government officials, employees, and the public visiting government offices. These …
Read More »Second Chamber: URGENT ACTION NEEDED FOR CARIBBEAN NETHERLANDS HEALTHCARE
“A cry for help”—this is how Member of Parliament Faith Bruyning (NSC) described her urgent plea to State Secretary Vincent Karremans (Youth, Prevention, and Sport) to take immediate measures to secure healthcare in the Caribbean Netherlands. “There is a fine line between life and death. It cannot go on like …
Read More »State Secretary of Participation and Integration Jurgen Nobel completes working visit to Saba
On Sunday, September 29th, State Secretary for Participation and Integration Jurgen Nobel arrived on Saba, welcomed by Island Governor Jonathan Johnson and Acting Island Secretary Michelle van Duin. The visit centered on themes such as childcare, participation, and employment. On September 30th, the delegation met with the Executive Council. Commissioners …
Read More »Opinion: Is education genuinely a priority for Saba Comprehensive School?
Since the resumption of classes at Saba Comprehensive School on August 26th, 2024, I have observed a concerning pattern of frequent notices regarding late starts and early dismissals. This is particularly troubling for the Form One students, who are critically transitioning from primary to secondary school. These early disruptions can …
Read More »State Secretary Nobel to visit Bonaire, Saba, Statia
State Secretary for Participation and Integration Jurgen Nobel will pay a working visit to Saba, St. Eustatius and Bonaire consecutively, from Sunday, September 29, until Sunday, October 6. This visit is aimed at getting to know the islands better and to personally discuss the challenges and positive examples from practice. …
Read More »Economies of Bonaire, Saba grew in 2022, Statia’s declined by 11%
Bonaire’s economy grew by 8.8% and Saba’s by 1.5% in 2022, while St. Eustatius saw an eleven percent decline, driven by losses in major companies tied to the international oil market. These figures were reported by the Dutch Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) on Thursday. Bonaire’s growth was driven by …
Read More »First visit of State Secretary Szabó to Windward Islands
State Secretary Zsolt Szabó will visit the Windward Islands of Sint Maarten, Saba and Sint Eustatius from 29 September to 5 October. It is the State Secretary’s second trip to the Caribbean part of the Kingdom. The visit is all about a broad introduction to the islands, economic development and …
Read More »Royal Dutch Army visited fire station in Saba
A unit of the Royal Dutch Army recently visited a fire station in Saba as part of its exercises to prepare for potential relief efforts following a hurricane strike. During the visit, the Caribbean Netherlands Fire Department BKCN gave an introduction of its role and provided an explanation of firefighting …
Read More »Note: Saba Day 2024 is on December 6th
The Public Entity Saba proudly announces the 49th Annual Saba Day Celebration on December 6, 2024! This year, we honor our island with the theme “One island, rich in culture, shaped by diversity and rooted in heritage.“ Join us as we celebrate our shared history, culture, and the vibrant community …
Read More »Femke Zeedijk (NSC) is the new chair of the Committee on Kingdom Relations
Femke Zeedijk (NSC) has been appointed as the new chair of the Second Chamber Committee on Kingdom Relations. Zeedijk, who has been a member of the NSC parliamentary group since December 6, 2023, succeeds Wieke Paulusma (D66), who held the position following the November 2023 elections. Songul Mutluer (GroenLinks-PvdA) was …
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