Public Notice The Central Committee of the Public Entity Saba hereby cares to inform the public that there will be a Central Committee meeting on Tuesday, October 22nd, 2024, at 2:00 pm The agenda is as follows: Opening Approval of the agenda Approval of the Minutes from …
Read More »Beautification of Entrances to Main Government Building, expected by Q1 2025
Residents of Saba can anticipate a refreshed and welcoming atmosphere around the Administration Building of the Public Entity Saba, as a beautification project is set to transform the area. Scheduled for completion by the end of the first quarter of 2025, initial improvements will begin before the end of this …
Read More »Island Express: A New Public Transportation Service for the Saban Community
The Public Entity of Saba is excited to announce the launch of the Island Express, a new public transportation service dedicated to the Saban community. Funded through additional support from the Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations (BZK), this initiative is part of a broader effort to establish an …
Read More »Saba’s plan for a coral comeback
Saba has an exciting new initiative to restore its coral reefs. This new project, running from 2024 to 2026, will focus on reviving key species in the island’s underwater ecosystems. With a collaborative team from Saba Conservation Foundation (SCF) and Van Hall Larenstein (VHL) University of Applied Sciences, the project …
Read More »Saba receives the funds to build its Enrichment Center
The site DossierKoninkrijkszaken reports that Saba will receive a €5 million contribution from the government for the construction of an Enrichment Center, aimed at revitalizing the village of St. Johns. This funding is part of the fifth tranche of the Region Deals initiative. The Enrichment Center will offer programs in …
Read More »World Mental Health Day – Research Findings on Mental Health and Safety on Saba
On behalf of the Public Health & Sports Department and the Department of Public Order and Safety, Het Onderzoekshuis conducted social marketing research to gain deeper insights into the perceptions, challenges, and needs surrounding mental health and safety on Saba. Researchers spent a week on Saba, conducting interviews with over …
Read More »Concerns over referrals in the Dutch Caribbean
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 …
Read More »Historic Milestone: Construction Contract Signed for Black Rocks Harbor
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 …
Read More »Saba Tourist Bureau organises Tourism Awareness Week events
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 …
Read More »State Secretary for Digitalization and Kingdom Relations, Zsolt Szabó, reports on his visit to Saba
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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