Residents of Saba and St. Eustatius can register for various free hospitality training programs. By following the hospitality training program the chances of getting a good job and growing in the hospitality and tourism sector will increase. The training is provided by the National Institute for Professional Advancement (NIPA) and …

The chief of police of the Caribbean Netherlands Po­lice Force KPCN José Ro­sales recently said goodbye to his colleagues in Saba and St. Eustatius. During the farewell event on both islands, Rosales thanked his colleagues for their good cooperation during the past years. In Saba, Rosales received a gift as …

A delegation of the Council of State, headed by Vice-President Thom de Graaf, visited Saba on Sunday, January 8. The delegation visited several projects and met with the Island Council and the Executive Council. The delegation arrived on the first flight and was welcomed by Island Governor Jonathan Johnson and …

Optimistic about what the future holds for Saba with a higher income for many and multiple investments in the island’s development, Commissioner Bruce Zagers shared a positive message for 2023. Per January 1, 2023, the minimum wage for Saba will be increased by 15% and the old age pension will …

Collision On Monday the 2nd of January, a one-sided collision took place on Saba. The driver of the car probably lost control of the steering wheel, causing the car to crash into the wall in several places. The driver of the car was taken to the hospital by a private …

State Secretary Gunay Uslu (Culture) will visit the Caribbean part of the Kingdom from the 9th to the 17th of January. The trip will focus on cultural cooperation, libraries and heritage. There is also attention for the slavery past. Recently, Uslu announced an investment of several millions in the libraries …

Public Entity wishes to inform residents of Saba that the free public transport option has been extended for an additional 3 months. After this period, we will evaluate the feasibility of this service. The drivers for this service will continue to be Jermel Pond and Vincent Hassell. In the tables …

School children on Saba are receiving a daily healthy, free school meal, funded by the Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor (SZW), to help families with the increased cost of living. In October last year, Minister for Poverty Policy, Participation, and Pensions Carola Schouten informed the Second Chamber of the …

With the approval to conduct a feasibility study, the Public Entity Saba has taken the next step in exploring the possibilities to construct a public swimming pool on Saba. The Executive Council last month approved a proposal to contract the company Alite BV to conduct a feasibility study for a …

The Saba Hydroponic Farm Project, managed by Gezondheid Farms in collaboration with the public entity Saba, has entered the final phase of construction. The concrete slabs of the small and large greenhouses have been poured and the road to both greenhouses is ready. With the construction of the two greenhouses …