Invasive Coralita Threatens Biodiversity Dutch Caribbean Coralita is an ornamental plant that was introduced to several Caribbean islands but has quickly found its way to the top of the invasive species lists for the Dutch Caribbean. Its fast-growing vines smother and outcompete native vegetation, changing the landscape of the islands. …
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A delegation from the Tweede Kamer (Second Chamber) arrived today and will hear from various departments about progress on topics such as education, tourism and connectivity, and healthcare tomorrow. The delegation consists of Wieke Paulusma (D66), Peter van Haasen (PVV), Raoul White (GroenLinks-PvdA), Ingrid Michon-Derkzen (VVD), Faith Bruyning (NSC) and …
Read More »Arrest assault with a weapon On Tuesday, the 30th of April, around 6:15 AM, a 31-year-old man with the initials I.D.R. was arrested on Captain Mathew Levenstone Street on Saba for assault with a weapon. The suspect was involved in a brawl during the overnight hours of Saturday, the 27th …
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On May 4, 2024, the Memorial Day ceremony took place at The Bunk, in the Bottom, in remembrance of all who were fallen victims of war. Thirteen Sabans, consisting of twelve seafarers and one nurse, were involved in World War II. Governor Jonathan Johnson commemorated the day, by remembering those …
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On May 3rd, the youth mural entitled “Hear the Voice of the Youths” was presented at Well’s Bay. The mural was painted by a group of young people from both the primary school and the high school, facilitated by The Spot Youth Center and guided by American artist, Adam Garlicki, …
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The site BES-Reporter writes that the Executive Council of the Public Entity Saba on Friday afternoon sent out a press release regarding the impending increase in ticket prices for travel on the Makana Ferry. “Yesterday, May 2nd 2024, Blues & Blues Ltd. (the Makana operator, editor) announced rate increases for …
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The site BES-Reporter writes that the residents of Saba and Statia, using the Makana Ferry to travel to St. Maarten or between St. Eustatius and Saba, will see considerably higher fares for either a one-way or round-trip ticket starting May 15, 2024. The increase is the consequence of a lack of …
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Curacao, Aruba, St. Maarten, Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba have become members of Dutch Civil Affairs Association NVVB. Together, they form the CASBES department and committee. The NVVB now also represents the interests of the Civil Affairs fields of the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom. Kathy Snijders from St. Maarten …
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Since Wednesday, May 1, Foundation Ocan is a new independent service point for those who need help to apply for benefits. Ocan represents the interests of Dutch Caribbean people in the Netherlands, thus wants to help Dutch Caribbean people apply for benefits. This because of the continuous signs of the financial …
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From Sunday, May 5, to Thursday, May 9, the Permanent Committee for Kingdom Relations of the Dutch Second Chamber of Parliament will pay a working visit to Saba, St. Eustatius and St. Maarten (the SSS islands). The trip is dedicated to an introduction of the new spokespersons to the islands. …
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The Saba Bank lies about 4.3 km southwest of the island of Saba. It rises from about 1000 m above the general depths of the surrounding sea floor. The Saba Bank is the largest submarine atoll in the Atlantic Ocean and the fifth largest of its kind in the world. …
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A director general in the Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management and her two-man delegation were on Saba last month for a working visit. Director General Afke van Rijn was accompanied by Sebe Buitenkamp and Milton Horn for the visit April 16-17. Their visit began on April 16 with …
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Representatives of the Dutch Supreme Court and the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) paid a working visit to St. Maarten, Saba and St. Eustatius last week. The delegation consisted of Dutch Supreme Court Attorney-General Edwin Bleichrodt and ECHR judge Jolien Schukking, who is appointed to the Strasbourg, France-based human …
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The Department of Community Development and Culture on behalf of the Public Entity Saba, is inviting the Public to attend the May 4th Memorial Day Ceremony at “the Bunk” Memorial Site in The Bottom. The Ceremony will begin at 1:30pm. Later that evening at 6pm, the department will host a …
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The renowned Dutch newspaper NRC writes that the Leiden University wants to dismiss the prominent archaeologist Corinne Hofman after nineteen reports of long-term misconduct, among other things. President of the Executive Board Ottow speaks of discrimination, manipulation, shouting, and bullying. Professor of archaeology Corinne Hofman has been suspended because, according …
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