Saba hosted a productive meeting on June 11 with Dr. Vivas, PAHO Representative, to enhance public health cooperation. Discussions focused on strengthening healthcare infrastructure, promoting data-driven decision-making, and enhancing disaster resilience, with an emphasis on ensuring equitable access for small island communities. Key Highlights Introductory Session: Dr. Vivas reviewed Saba’s …
Read More »The Dutch Caribbean Coast Guard responds to medical emergency at sea
On the morning of Wednesday June 11th, the Dutch Caribbean Coast Guard received an emergency call from the Harbor Master in Saba requesting urgent assistance for a medical situation at sea. Coast Guard crew members stationed in Saba, immediately launched their Metal Shark vessel and proceeded to the dive boat …
Read More »Dutch forces to hold hurricane training on Windward Islands
Dutch military forces in the Caribbean will carry out a hurricane emergency response exercise on the Windward Islands June 14-20, working closely with local safety and emergency response partners on St. Maarten, Saba and St. Eustatius. The goal of the training is to ensure that military personnel can be deployed …
Read More »Archaeological Research to be Conducted at Wathey Property in The Bottom
From June 16–20, 2025, archaeological research and a heritage impact assessment will take place at the Wathey Property in The Bottom. The initiative will include detailed documentation and mapping of the historic building on the site, as well as a full archaeological survey of the 2,500-square-meter plot. The research will …
Read More »Public Entity Saba Prepares Changes in the Rental Market on Saba
Public Entity Saba is preparing a series of initiatives aimed at creating a more balanced, transparent, and affordable rental housing market. These efforts are designed to support both tenants and landlords by clarifying expectations, improving access, and offering support where it’s needed most. Key components include: The development of a …
Read More »Two arrests during traffic check on Saba
Police report of Friday, the 6th of June until Monday, the 9th of June 2025 During the evening hours of Friday, June 6, several vehicles were stopped for a traffic check on Church Street in Saba, all drivers were required to take a breathalyzer test. During the check, 11 vehicles …
Read More »Advanced 3D Model Testing Conducted for Black Rocks Harbor Project
On Tuesday, June 10th, Commissioner Bruce Zagers and members of the Harbor Project Management Team, Peter Biemond and Ton van der Plas, visited a specialized hydraulic laboratory in the United Kingdom to observe critical 3D model testing for the Black Rocks Harbor development. The team assessed a meticulously scaled physical …
Read More »Saba Island Council Embarks on Working Visit to the Netherlands
The Saba Island Council and the Island Registrar are currently undertaking a working visit to the Netherlands from June 6 to June 22, 2025. This visit presents a pivotal opportunity to strengthen ties with Dutch institutions, participate in high-level conferences, and engage in specialized training sessions designed to enhance governance and …
Read More »Spacial Development Plan: Walk-in Sessions
Public Invited to Shape Saba’s Cultural Future – Join the Town Hall Meetings in June 2025!
The Community Development and Culture Department of the Public Entity of Saba, in collaboration with the Saba Heritage Center, invites all residents to two Town Hall Meetings to review and contribute to the draft Saba Cultural Policy. This policy aims to preserve, promote, and sustain Saba’s unique cultural heritage for …
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