Dutch State Secretary for Justice and Security Eric van der Burg closed off his visit to Saba late Wednesday afternoon. On the program were a series of meetings that mostly focused on matters relating to border control. The state secretary had a meeting with Island Governor Jonathan Johnson, the Immigration …
Read More »Referral pilot to SMMC shows promising results
The pilot programme to directly refer patients from Saba and St. Eustatius to St. Maarten Medical Center (SMMC), without the intervention of Care and Youth Caribbean Netherlands ZJCN, seems to have made the process more effective. Dutch State Secretary of Public Health, Welfare and Sport Maarten van Ooijen stated this …
Read More »Start Breast Cancer Screening on Saba
This April, the pilot for population screening for breast cancer will start on Saba. In the coming two years, all women between 50 and 75 years will be invited to participate. The start of this screening program on Saba is the result of collaboration between RIVM, Saba Cares, and St …
Read More »Digital lessons for children on Statia, Saba and Bonaire
Primary schoolchildren and even some toddlers on St. Eustatius were shown parts of digital life they probably only knew from television and the Internet. They created holograms, built self-driving cars, made three-dimensional creations with only a pen, and learned the first steps of programming a robot. They exchanged videos with …
Read More »Saba wants to boost Economy by stimulating Growth and Economic Diversification
The website BES Reporter announced that, according to a letter by State Secretary Alexandra van Huffelen, dated on April 6, 2023 Bonaire St. Eustatius and Saba, want to grow their respective economies. The Government of Saba has indicated wanting to stimulate the economy on the island by promoting more and …
Read More »State Secretary Van der Burg (Justice and Security) on official visit to Saba
Dutch State Secretary of Justice and Security Eric van der Burg arrived on Saba late Tuesday afternoon, April 11 for an introductory visit. Island Governor Jonathan Johnson and Interim Island Secretary Henk de Jong were at the airport to welcome the State Secretary and his delegation. The official part of …
Read More »A Sustainable Saba – Earth Day 2023
In order to give attention to the importance of preserving our island, the Public Entity Saba is planning a number of activities for this year’s Earth Day, which is coming up on April 22nd. The theme for this Earth Day is “A Sustainable Saba”. The Sacred Heart School and Saba …
Read More »New Saba Island Council to Bonaire for training
The Island Council left Saba Sunday morning, April 9 for training on Bonaire. For three days, the four Island Council Members will participate in an introductory course about the functioning of the Island Council and the role of the members. While on Bonaire, the Island Council will also meet with …
Read More »Earth Day 2023 on Saba: sustainable fair, cleanup & tree planting
The Public Entity Saba is planning a number of activities for this year’s Earth Day, which is on April 22. The theme for this Earth Day is “A Sustainable Saba”. The Sacred Heart School and Saba Comprehensive School have been given the assignment to construct a sculpture out of recycled …
Read More »St. Maarten Medical Center delegation meets with Saba Cares and the Island & Executive Council
A delegation of the St. Maarten Medical Center (SMMC) paid a working visit to Saba on Wednesday, April 5. A meeting was held with both the Island Council and the Executive Council, also attended by Saba Cares. SMMC Medical Director Dr. Felix Holiday gave a presentation to the five Island …
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