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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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