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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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. …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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“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 …
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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 …
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