The man who strangled Saba University School of Medicine (SUSOM) student Kavya Guda (24) to death in April 2015 was extradited to Bonaire last Friday to serve his eleven-year sentence for manslaughter. Senad Cejvan is no stranger to being forced to return to the Caribbean Netherlands in handcuffs. The first …
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Princess Beatrix is scheduled to visit Sint Maarten and Saba next month, as announced by the Government Information Service. The visit, taking place from 12 to 15 November, will highlight the Dutch Caribbean Nature Alliance (DCNA) and various social initiatives. On 13 November, Princess Beatrix will tour Emilio Wilson Park …
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The Dutch Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Dick Schoof, has decided to cancel the previously announced subsidy programme aimed at strengthening the sustainable economic capacity of the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom, State Secretary for Kingdom Relations Zsolt Szabó informed the Dutch Second Chamber of Parliament on Friday, October 18. “On …
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According to State Secretary for Kingdom Relations Zsolt Szabó, the Dutch government is spending more money on the Caribbean Netherlands than it may seem from the budget. “I would like to give further clarification to these figures, as the impression could arise that spending on Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba …
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By 2025, residents of Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba will receive a Citizen Service Number (BSN), making it easier and more reliable to interact with the government, both at service counters and online. This initiative is part of a bill submitted to the Second Chamber, at the request of State …
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Qredits Bonaire has launched a new loan programme aimed at helping micro and small businesses in Bonaire, Saba and St. Eustatius (the BES islands) adopt more sustainable practices. The so-called energy loan, available as of October 15, offers financing of up to US $50,000 at a 4.95% interest rate. The …
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The Public Entity Saba is pleased to announce that the repairs to Fort Bay Road fencing (after the S-curve) have been completed. The project, which began in mid-September, included repairing the steel posts and steel mesh. This repair aimed to maintain the construction of the fencing before damage caused by …
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Public Notice The Central Committee of the Public Entity Saba hereby cares to inform the public that there will be a Central Committee meeting on Tuesday, October 22nd, 2024, at 2:00 pm The agenda is as follows: Opening Approval of the agenda Approval of the Minutes from …
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Residents of Saba can anticipate a refreshed and welcoming atmosphere around the Administration Building of the Public Entity Saba, as a beautification project is set to transform the area. Scheduled for completion by the end of the first quarter of 2025, initial improvements will begin before the end of this …
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The Public Entity of Saba is excited to announce the launch of the Island Express, a new public transportation service dedicated to the Saban community. Funded through additional support from the Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations (BZK), this initiative is part of a broader effort to establish an …
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Saba has an exciting new initiative to restore its coral reefs. This new project, running from 2024 to 2026, will focus on reviving key species in the island’s underwater ecosystems. With a collaborative team from Saba Conservation Foundation (SCF) and Van Hall Larenstein (VHL) University of Applied Sciences, the project …
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The site DossierKoninkrijkszaken reports that Saba will receive a €5 million contribution from the government for the construction of an Enrichment Center, aimed at revitalizing the village of St. Johns. This funding is part of the fifth tranche of the Region Deals initiative. The Enrichment Center will offer programs in …
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On behalf of the Public Health & Sports Department and the Department of Public Order and Safety, Het Onderzoekshuis conducted social marketing research to gain deeper insights into the perceptions, challenges, and needs surrounding mental health and safety on Saba. Researchers spent a week on Saba, conducting interviews with over …
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The Dutch Second Chamber of Parliament recently voiced concern about the slow nature and high cost of medical referrals in the Caribbean part of the Kingdom, including Curacao. During a debate in the Health, Welfare and Sports Committee, several parties including GroenLinks-PvdA emphasised the need for a faster and more …
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On Tuesday, October 8th, Public Entity Saba and contractor Ballast Nedam International Projects reached a significant milestone by signing the construction contract for the new Black Rocks Harbor. This marks a pivotal step forward in a project crucial for Saba’s infrastructure development. Commissioner of Finance and Infrastructure Bruce Zagers signed …
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