Saba News News and Information from Saba Island, Dutch Caribbean

The Dutch Ministry of Justice and Se­curity will ensure a further improvement to the system of confiscation in criminal cases in Bonaire, St. Eusta­tius and Saba. Dutch caretaker Minis­ter of Justice and Security Dilan Yesilgöz-Zegerius pledged this in a letter that she sent to the Dutch Second Chamber of Parlia­ment earlier …

Etsel Lake is the new Branch Manager of the Saba Red Cross. He has taken on this role with a list of goals, which include re-establishing the visibility of the local branch and a call for new volunteers and board members. With the help of more volunteers and a revamped …

Currently, the Saba Public Health Department is conducting two important vaccination “Catch-Up” campaigns for children and adults. Catch-up vaccinations refer to vaccinating individuals who missed vaccinations, or the vaccinations were not available as part of their youth standard vaccination schedule. The vaccinations are made available by the RIVM National Immunization …

Theft and destruction of car On Saturday, the 26th of August, a theft and vandalism of a rental car were reported on Saba. During the overnight hours, the car, which was parked near Thais Hill Road, was taken and vandalized by unknown persons. The car was later found on Coble …

As Saba continues to navigate its unique and modernizing journey, Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport emerged as a focal point of progress, pride, and community engagement during its 60th-anniversary celebrations. This wasn’t just another birthday party for the airport; it was a powerful reflection on six decades of innovation and community …

Saba’s iconic Juancho E. lrausquin Airport celebrated its sixtieth anniversary on Friday. “This historic milestone marks six decades of a strong and enduring rela­tionship between WINAIR and the people of Saba,” stated management of Windward Islands Airways International WINAIR, congratulating Saba on the airport’s accomplish­ments. The Juancho E. Irausquin Airport, …

Saba’s Juancho Irausquin Airport celebrat­ed its 60th anniversary on Friday with the unveiling of a new green and yellow International Air Transport Association (IATA) logo. In her address, Airport Manager Maegan Hassell, who is the granddaughter of Saba’s first airport man­ager George Leo Hassell, pointed out that the air­port began …

Temporarily, agents of the Caribbean Netherlands Police Force will be seen in the IBT shirt in combination with the vest instead of the usual black polo shirt with the horizontal yellow stripe. This is due to the hot months of August, September and October. The IBT shirt is a dark …

Saba and St. Eustatius have already adopted the execution plans as part of the Nature and En­vironment Policy Plan Carib­bean Netherlands (NEPP), but Bonaire still has to do so. Dutch caretaker Minister of Nature and Nitrogen Christi­anne Van der Wal-Zeggelink stated this in a letter that she sent to the …

The commencement of the school year 2023-2024 brings renewed focus and anticipation. As the commissioner overseeing education, Commissioner Heyliger emphasizes a collaborative and enriched learning environment. His vision for the coming year, outlined in the following address, represents a well-rounded approach to education that resonates with the collective values and …

With new principals at the helm of Sacred Heart School and Saba Compre­hensive School (SCS), the two institutions are work­ing together for all pupils/students to have a successful school year and to improve the transition from primary to secondary education. According to new Sacred Heart Principal Ildefon Verberne, the primary …

A night of celebration, recognition, and inspiration unfolded as the third annual sports banquet honored the young and talented athletes of Saba. The event, held at Saba Snack Gourmet, in the presence of proud parents, coaches, and community members, recognized the outstanding achievements of the island’s youth in various sports …

Scheduled traffic check A scheduled traffic check was held on Saba’s Church Street between 9:45 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 19th. During the check, 15 vehicles were checked with 13 official fines being issued. The fines were as follows: 11x driving without a seat belt 2x driving without …

Parents and caregivers of children aged 3 to 17 with intensive care needs in the Caribbean Netherlands are eligible for a (second) one-time allowance of $2,259 gross. This allowance serves as compensation for the structural double child benefit that will be introduced later, once the legislative process is completed. Parents …

The World Wild Life Fund noted the progress that the Public Entity is making in the Goat Removal Project. See their Facebook page.  WWF: This is how nature restoration works! We’re sharing a few milestones of the Livestock Control Project on Saba. More than 4000 free-roaming goats have been successfully …