Representatives from the Saba Tourist Bureau and Sea Saba proudly represented the island at the Outdoor Travel and Adventure Show, Canada’s largest showcase of outdoor gear and adventure travel experiences. The booth was located in the Scuba & Caribbean Zone, where Mr. Thorne Peterson represented the Saba Tourist Bureau, engaging …
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The Island Council of Saba reconvened on Tuesday February 25th, following their initially scheduled Island Council meeting of February 20th. The continuation of this meeting followed the original agenda, with discussions ranging from concerns about the ferry services, invasive species control, airfare services, cost of living, and housing regulation. Connectivity …
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The Genetic Legacies of Slavery and Poverty Project initiated by the Saba Archaeological Center Foundation SABARC will call for local descendants to voluntarily provide DNA, preferably blood, to explore links between slavery, poverty, race, class, gender, diet and genetic predispositions to hypertension and type two diabetes amongst Saba’s residents from the …
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The support program for local administrators in the Caribbean Netherlands, facilitated by Dutch professionals, has officially commenced with the working visit of Jeroen van Gool, Director of the Aldermen’s Association, and Ruud Niewold of the Dutch Association of Council Members to Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba this week. This comprehensive …
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On Wednesday, February 26th, the Public Entity of Saba (PES) welcomed a group of students from the Yuverta Eco and Wildlife study program for the first time. Over the next two weeks, these students will immerse themselves in the island’s unique environment while engaging in a series of activities to …
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Monday evening saw the start to a week-long schedule of presentations and events by the Saba Archeological Center Foundation and the Saba Heritage Center to mark Black History Month. “These gatherings are dedicated to educating and raising awareness among the Saban public about the history of the transatlantic slave trade …
Read More »Capsized boat On Thursday, the 20th of February, around 5:20 PM, the central emergency room received a report of a capsized boat near Mary’s Point on Saba. The six persons who were on the boat managed to swim to shore. Three of them were injured and taken to the hospital for …
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Team Saba won the 6 a side soccer championship organized by the SSFF (St. Eustatius Sports Facilities Foundation) in collaboration with IBOS (International Brothers of Statia soccer club.) The championship was held on Saturday at the Johan Cruyff soccer field in Statia. The Competition had 4 local participating teams along …
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PUBLIC NOTICE The Island Governor of the Public Entity Saba hereby cares to inform the general public that the public Island Council meeting which was adjourned on February 20th, 2025 will reconvene tomorrow February 25th, 2025 at 2:00 pm at the Government Administration Building. This meeting will be live-streamed on …
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The Education Executive Agency (Dienst Uitvoering Onderwijs, DUO) is visiting the Caribbean from 10 March up to and including 11 April 2025. Temporary service desks are opened during the visit. DUO also organizes information sessions about student finance. This also focuses on how students can use the citizen service number …
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As a direct outcome of the BES Summit held in Saba on February 12, the Island Councils of Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba have jointly sent a protest letter to Dutch State Secretary of Kingdom Relations and Digitisation Zsolt Szabo. This letter addresses concerns raised by Szabo’s letter to the …
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RTL4’s popular TV show Sky High is set to showcase the stunning SSS islands, including the hidden gem of Saba, in its upcoming season. This exciting feature will shine a spotlight on the island’s unparalleled natural beauty, vibrant culture, and the warm hospitality of its community, solidifying Saba’s reputation as a must-visit …
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Following the BES Summit held on February 12, 2025, on Saba, the Island Councils of Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, and Saba have united to submit a formal joint response to the State Secretary of Kingdom Relations. This action comes in direct reaction to the State Secretary’s correspondence dated February 6, 2025, …
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The Dutch government has announced a landmark proposal to better protect citizens’ fundamental rights by abolishing the ban on testing laws against the Constitution and establishing a specialized constitutional court. This reform will empower individuals to challenge laws they believe infringe upon their constitutional rights, ensuring a stronger safeguard for …
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Last Wednesday, around 5:00 pm, passengers scheduled to travel from St. Maarten to Saba and Statia were informed of a technical issue that prevented the vessel from departing. The announcement was met with frustration, particularly for those traveling to Statia for important life events—a funeral and a wedding—both set to …
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