The Public Entity of Saba has invited qualified general contractors to submit bids for the public tender for the “Civil Works for Black Rock Harbor Road and Giles Quarter Road.” Project Overview: The selected contractor will undertake civil works, including drainage and utility installations on Black Rock Harbor – & …
Read More »KPCN publishes Crime Analysis Dutch Caribbean 2020-2024
The Dutch Caribbean Police Force (KPCN) has released the Crime Analysis (CBA) 2020-2024, the third report of its kind since 2010. This analysis provides a comprehensive overview of crime trends on Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba over the past four years and serves as a foundation for a strategic approach …
Read More »State Secretary Vincent Karremans (Youth, Prevention, and Sport) to visit Saba
State Secretary Vincent Karremans (Youth, Prevention, and Sport) will visit Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba from 9 to 15 February 2025. During his visit, he will meet with various healthcare and social institutions and engage in discussions on the challenges and opportunities related to healthcare, youth care, social support, and …
Read More »Position of Kingdom Representative remains, but will be different
State Secretary Zsolt Szabó (Digitalisation and Kingdom Relations) wants to keep the position of Kingdom Representative but restructure it differently. This adjustment is included in the legislative proposal amending the BES Public Entities Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba Act (WolBES) and the BES Public Entities Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba …
Read More »Law Enforcement Council praises juvenile detention system in Caribbean Netherlands
The Law Enforcement Council has expressed a positive opinion regarding the detention of juveniles in Bonaire and the progress made in juvenile detention legislation for the BES islands Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba. This was highlighted in a new report published by the Council on Thursday. The report assesses the …
Read More »Changes ahead for Kingdom Representative and Island Councils on Bonaire, St.Eustatius and Saba
The role of the Kingdom Representative for Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba (BES islands) is set to change under a proposal by State Secretary for Digitisation and Kingdom Relations, Zsolt Szabó. The revised responsibilities aim to enhance good governance and financial stability in the Caribbean Netherlands. The changes will be …
Read More »Stronger domestic violence response needed on Bonaire, Statia and Saba
The approach to domestic violence in the Caribbean Netherlands must be structurally improved. This is the conclusion of the Council for Law Enforcement in a new study on the legal handling of this issue. Although some improvements have been made since 2020 by the Dutch minister of justice and security, …
Read More »Saba to use ‘Judas Goats’ and technology in culling project
Saba Conservation Foundation (SCF) is now using cameras to map goat and feral cat populations and study their behaviour, a next step in the government’s controversial livestock control project. SCF is working on a plan to remove rats and feral cats, the public entity of Saba said in a press …
Read More »Invasive Species Control Measures Ongoing
As part of the Public Entity’s ongoing measures to mitigate erosion, increase the health of the island’s vegetation, and safeguard native biodiversity, an invasive species control mission is taking place for the coming two months. The project primarily focuses on the removal of free-roaming goats but also addresses other invasive …
Read More »February 10-11: Town Hall Meetings on Climate Plan Development
Saba’s small size, location within the hurricane belt, and reliance on imports make our island particularly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. To address these challenges, the Public Entity is developing a Climate Adaptation Plan aimed at enhancing Saba’s self-sufficiency and resilience. To assist in this effort, strategic design …
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