The Dutch Ministry of Justice and Security will ensure a further improvement to the system of confiscation in criminal cases in Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba. Dutch caretaker Minister of Justice and Security Dilan Yesilgöz-Zegerius pledged this in a letter that she sent to the Dutch Second Chamber of Parliament earlier …
Read More »Saba Red Cross calls for new volunteers, board members
Etsel Lake is the new Branch Manager of the Saba Red Cross. He has taken on this role with a list of goals, which include re-establishing the visibility of the local branch and a call for new volunteers and board members. With the help of more volunteers and a revamped …
Read More »Saba Public Health Department Announces Vaccine “Catch-up” Campaign
Currently, the Saba Public Health Department is conducting two important vaccination “Catch-Up” campaigns for children and adults. Catch-up vaccinations refer to vaccinating individuals who missed vaccinations, or the vaccinations were not available as part of their youth standard vaccination schedule. The vaccinations are made available by the RIVM National Immunization …
Read More »Police report of Friday, the 25th of August until Monday, the 28th of August 2023
Theft and destruction of car On Saturday, the 26th of August, a theft and vandalism of a rental car were reported on Saba. During the overnight hours, the car, which was parked near Thais Hill Road, was taken and vandalized by unknown persons. The car was later found on Coble …
Read More »60 Years of Air Connectivity: Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport Celebrates Progress
As Saba continues to navigate its unique and modernizing journey, Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport emerged as a focal point of progress, pride, and community engagement during its 60th-anniversary celebrations. This wasn’t just another birthday party for the airport; it was a powerful reflection on six decades of innovation and community …
Read More »WINAIR congratulates Saba airport on 60th anniversary
Saba’s iconic Juancho E. lrausquin Airport celebrated its sixtieth anniversary on Friday. “This historic milestone marks six decades of a strong and enduring relationship between WINAIR and the people of Saba,” stated management of Windward Islands Airways International WINAIR, congratulating Saba on the airport’s accomplishments. The Juancho E. Irausquin Airport, …
Read More »Saba airport celebrates 60 with launch of its new IATA logo
Saba’s Juancho Irausquin Airport celebrated its 60th anniversary on Friday with the unveiling of a new green and yellow International Air Transport Association (IATA) logo. In her address, Airport Manager Maegan Hassell, who is the granddaughter of Saba’s first airport manager George Leo Hassell, pointed out that the airport began …
Read More »Police officers change shirts during the summer months
Temporarily, agents of the Caribbean Netherlands Police Force will be seen in the IBT shirt in combination with the vest instead of the usual black polo shirt with the horizontal yellow stripe. This is due to the hot months of August, September and October. The IBT shirt is a dark …
Read More »Saba, Statia further ahead with nature plan execution
Saba and St. Eustatius have already adopted the execution plans as part of the Nature and Environment Policy Plan Caribbean Netherlands (NEPP), but Bonaire still has to do so. Dutch caretaker Minister of Nature and Nitrogen Christianne Van der Wal-Zeggelink stated this in a letter that she sent to the …
Read More »Commissioner of Education Heyliger opens School Year 2023-2024
The commencement of the school year 2023-2024 brings renewed focus and anticipation. As the commissioner overseeing education, Commissioner Heyliger emphasizes a collaborative and enriched learning environment. His vision for the coming year, outlined in the following address, represents a well-rounded approach to education that resonates with the collective values and …
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