The Public Entity Saba will intensify its reforestation efforts in the coming years with the planting of some 5,000 trees, including a large number of fruit trees. The aim is to help boost the recovery process and expansion of the island’s forested areas. This reduces the land-based pressures of erosion …
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The Public Entity Saba has introduced something new for civil servants: a chair massage to relax the muscles in the back, neck and shoulders. Last week Friday, March 3, the Departments of Public Health and Human Resources Management launched the Chair Massage Pilot. Health Promoter Allan Carolina of the Public Health …
Read More »Press release Winair: WINAIR is pleased to announce the resumption of the “Day Tripper Fare“ to both Saba and Statia. With the operational cutbacks that occurred post-COVID, service to Saba and Statia was reduced due to diminished demand which greatly reduced WINAIR’s seat capacity throughout our entire route network. With …
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Former Prime Minister of the Netherlands Antilles Susy Römer will be the guest speaker at Saba’s International Women’s Day event this Wednesday, March 8, announced Commissioner of Cultural and Gender Affairs Rolando Wilson on Monday. The Public Entity Saba and its Community Development Department are again hosting the annual International …
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The Executive Council recently approved a Community Development Department proposal to create a tailor-made Saba Youth 13+ Programme for the age group 13-23 that promotes their development to adulthood so they can make full use of opportunities and talents and participate independently and fully in society. This is being done …
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With the recent developments that Care and Youth Caribbean Netherlands (ZJCN) will start using scheduled WINAIR flights for some of its medical referrals three days per week, and after consultation with the Public Entity Saba, WINAIR has decided to add an additional direct flight. The additional flights will start on …
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Three archaeologists are doing research at the construction site of the future new Saba Comprehensive School building in St. John’s. So far, President of the Saba Archaeological Center (SABARC) Jay Haviser, together with Menno Hoogland and Sven Ransijn from Leiden have found historical artefacts from the late 17th century to …
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Create & Learn Saba is back with more artists and more events. Residents and visitors can take part in four two-week events in February/March, April, June/July and August/September 2023, in which a total of 20 artists will participate. The first Create & Learn in May 2018 was a month-long program with …
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Caribbean Netherlands Police Force KPCN Chief Alwyn Braaf was in Saba on Wednesday, February 22, to officially acquaint himself with colleagues on the island and to share his goals and vision for KPCN in his new role as chief. Braaf presented the 2022 crime and traffic figures to employees during …
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When it comes to climate policy, do not forget the Caribbean part of the Kingdom, was Scientific Council for Government Policy WWR’s message to the Rutte cabinet. The report “Justice in climate policy” on the distribution of climate costs emphasises that the impact of climate change is greater in the …
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Researchers from Wageningen University & Research and the University of Amsterdam report on a fascinating case of competition between an animal and an invasive pIant. In tropical ecosystems, photosynthesizing organisms are continuously competing for space and light. The invasive seagrass Halophila stipulacea has been very successful in new habitats both …
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Answering the increasing demand for travelers in search of off-the-grid, eco-friendly destinations, Saba is playing into its serene nature and under-the-radar location, inviting guests to #FindYourselfInSaba. As part of the new marketing campaign Find Yourself in Saba, the Saba Tourist Bureau will be present at the upcoming Adventure show in …
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Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is an internationally recognised, interactive course in which participants learn how to engage in conversation with children and adults who have or are developing psychological issues. The free course takes half a day per week for four weeks. The course will be given in St. …
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The process to appoint a permanent notary for St. Eustatius and Saba has been initiated. The current notary, Marcia Bouterse, was appointed last summer for the islands on a temporary basis until a permanent solution was found. The Joint Court of Justice of Aruba, Curacao and St. Maarten, and of …
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During the next months, Statistics Netherlands (CBS) will carry out a survey among companies in the Caribbean Netherlands: the National Accounts Survey 2021. The survey aims to show the economic development on the three islands. Companies on Bonaire, St Eustatius and Saba will be approached by CBS to complete the …
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