The Central Committee of the Public Entity Saba with this cares to inform the public that there will be a Central Committee meeting on Tuesday, September 17th, 2024, at 2:00 pm. The agenda is as follows: 1. Opening 2. Approval of the agenda 3. Approval of the Minutes from the Public Central Committee …
Read More »Empowering Women of Saba – Join their inauguration event
Join the Saba Women’s Empowerment group in their Inauguration Event. The Event is a dynamic initiative to uplift and empower the women of Saba. Community Engagement Conference: September 24 6-9 PM Eugenius Johnson Center, Windwardside. Event Highlights: introduction to the Group: Learn about our vision, mission, and goals. “‘let the …
Read More »Support for improving livelihood security Caribbean Netherlands
Questions posed by Members of the Dutch Second Chamber of Parliament (MPs) demonstrate support for the government’s efforts aimed at improving livelihood security in the Caribbean Netherlands. This not only includes increasing incomes on Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba, but also improving the social security system. This was stated by …
Read More »Zr. Ms. Pelikaan arrives on Saba for special exercises and continuing collaboration
Usually stationed in Curaçao, the Zr. Ms. Pelikaan plays a pivotal role in supporting the Dutch military’s operations and exercises throughout the Dutch Caribbean territories. The vessel is also equipped to deliver critical assistance during natural disasters, including hurricanes. This Saturday, Commander Max Borsboom hosted a reception aboard the Zr. …
Read More »Police report of Wednesday, the 4 th of September until Monday, the 9 the of September 2024
Scheduled traffic check On Friday, the 6th of September, officers of the Dutch Caribbean Police Force (KPCN) conducted a traffic check on E.A. Johnson Road in Saba. The check was based on, among other things, possession of a valid driver’s license, valid insurance documents, proof of payment of motor vehicle …
Read More »Dutch government to extend temporary childcare subsidy in Caribbean Neths.
The Dutch government aims to extend the time period for the temporary subsidy scheme for financing childcare in the Caribbean Netherlands. This is to avoid an interruption in childcare funding in the run-up to the BES Childcare Act, State Secretary of Participation and Integration Jurgen Nobel writes in a letter sent …
Read More »St. Maarten and Saba host hurricane response exercise ‘Windward Express’
Over the next two weeks, Defense Caribbean Region will conduct a hurricane emergency relief exercise on St. Maarten and Saba. This exercise, named “Windward Express,” will involve soldiers training alongside local security partners to enhance their preparedness and strengthen cooperation. Several Defense units will participate in “Windward Express”, including marines …
Read More »Sabans oppose historical park becoming playground
Residents of Saba supported Thursday’s demonstration in protest of recently announced plans to transition the historical Queen Wilhelmina Park into a playground. Community Activist Dave Levenstone initiated this protest, stating that the petition and demonstration were in objection to placing more playground equipment on the grounds, as well as a …
Read More »“BES summit” on Bonaire
The site Koninkrijksrelaties reports that the ‘BES Summit’ taking place today on Bonaire will focus on key issues such as the BES 2025 Tax Plan, healthcare, and the representation of the BES islands in The Hague. A renewed effort will also be made to establish a formal agreement to strengthen …
Read More »Statia and Saba compete in soccer tournament
Youth and adult teams from the island of Saba travelled to the island of Statia to take part in a soccer tournament Friday August 30th and Saturday August 31st evening at the Johan Cruyff Court Sports field. Among those visiting the island along with the players were Recorder for the …
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