The Caribbean Netherlands Pension Fund (PCN) has put its difficult early years behind it: last week it proudly announced on its website that the September funding ratio rose to 138.5 percent, a percentage that other Dutch pension funds will look at with some jealousy. PCN: As of December 31, 2023, …

The board of Saba’s only school has received a directive from State Secretary of Education, Mariëlle Paul, to take immediate action to rectify existing issues. Paul asserts that the new administration, including the director of Sacred Heart School, has not sufficiently addressed the mismanagement previously identified by the Inspectorate of …

Saba will host the Rum and Lobster Fest No­vember 1-10, a ten-day cel­ebration of the island’s rich flavours and vibrant culture, tailored to dedicated food­ies, rum aficionados and those looking for a unique getaway. The Rum and Lobster Fest showcases two of Saba’s sig­nature offerings: the spiny lobster and the …

Traffic Control On Monday, the 28th of October, between 5:30 PM and 6 PM, a scheduled traffic check was held on Samuel A. Charles Street on Saba. During the check, a total of 5 vehicles were stopped and checked. Of these, 1 driver was fined for driving without a seat …

Dear Editor, As a parent and con­cerned member of the Saba community, I believe it is important to bring to light the growing concerns sur­rounding Saba Compre­hensive School (SCS). For years, many have pointed fingers at the elementary school, diverting attention from the equally troubling issues at SCS. However, ig­noring …

Members of the Dutch Second Chamber of Parliament Don Ceder of the Christian Union and Raoul White of Groenlinks­-PvdA submitted a motion that urges the Dutch govern­ment to extend the planned small-scale psychiatric de­tention TBS facilities for Bo­naire, St. Eustatius and Saba, to also serve countries Cura­çao, Aruba and St. Maarten. …

Budget cuts are inevitable, includ­ing those in the Kingdom Relations budget. “That, unfortunately, is the reality we live in,” State Secretary of Kingdom Relations and Digitisation Zsolt Szabó said last week during the debate on the budget in the Dutch Second Chamber of Parliament. He there­fore discouraged motions to release …

Liat 2020 is making significant strides in expanding its presence in the region. On Thursday, the airline proudly marked its first flight to St. Maarten, a destination that had been part of Liat 1975’s route network for many years. The flight departed from VCBIA shortly after noon and arrived at Princess …

Would you like to learn more about SZW (Social Affairs and Employment) and its services? Join us at one of our sessions at the Eugenius Johnson Center from November 4th to November 6th to learn about topics such as social relief, child benefit allowances, labor, and pensions. RCN

Arrest for vandalism and assault On Thursday, the 24th of October, around 8:20 PM, a 32-year-old man with the initials I.D.R. was arrested on Amarelis road in Saba for vandalism and assault with a weapon. During an altercation, the suspect threw a piece of concrete block toward the victim, which …