From Claire Frankel
on
Dutch Caribbean Agriculture Livestock and Fisheries Alliance (DCALFA) visited Saba
This article makes it sound like we have plenty of fresh fruit, vegetables, eggs, fish and goat meat. However, it’s only available in Windwardside on Wednesdays and you have to get up very early to get to the vegetable/fruit market and the fish truck (when it shows up) before everything sells out. The local Windwardside supermarkets also receive their shipments on Wednesdays (usually) and sell out quickly. I worry about our food supply in the case of multiple hurricanes. How can we get more food grown on Saba and more food delivered to Saba?
2024/05/27 at 8:19 pm
From Malick
on
Dutch Caribbean Agriculture Livestock and Fisheries Alliance (DCALFA) visited Saba
I am not certain how long you have been on Saba, however Saba has experience multiple back to back hurricanes in the past and we have always manage food supply adequately. There are times indeed when certain supplies becomes unavailable for a while, but the agricultural ecosystem always produces something else to make up for these shortages.
I am trying to reduce your level of worry by telling you that the island has made great strides with agricultural production and continues to improve to deal with situations like what you worry about. With more hands getting involve in backyard, small space, verandah and porch gardening, I think we are taking the correct steps to deal with issues like what you say.
2024/05/28 at 8:38 am
From Cedric Hassell
on
Fort Bay road fencing repair starts in July and might take a month
Just my humble opinion. Wouldn’t it be wise to terrace and plant the fort gut area?
2024/05/26 at 5:04 am
From C.R. Hassell
on
1 million euros for climate plans BES
Smaller and fewer cars on Saba may help. Electric cars and charging stations an interesting idea.
2024/05/13 at 6:10 am
From Samantha Smith
on
Letter of Intent signed for Spatial Planning and Housing Measures
It’s about time that they bring back the option of assisting locals to build their own homes. Years ago, the OYOHF used to offer loans to locals for this. It allows your locals to be more independent and sufficient in being able to get the assistance to build and own their own dwelling. We went backwards instead of forwards when this stopped.
Our older population, for the most part, own their own homes. They do not have the expense of having to pay rent from their mentions.
It is a real concern for the younger population who does not have access to family land nor access to loans to build a home. When they reach the age of retirement, how will they survive on pension with the high rent costs and costs of living on the island.
2024/05/01 at 10:34 am
From R. ZAGERS
on
Culling of stray goats on Saba
We live in The Bottom and still have problems with goats.
Yesterday 3 were in our garden.
We are constantly monitoring our garden.
2024/04/21 at 2:38 pm
From Sherry Marts
on
Culling of stray goats on Saba
There is still a small herd of goats on Booby Hill and Johnnie’s Ground, seen about a week ago.
2024/04/21 at 12:47 pm
From Kees Jansen
on
New environmental regulations to protect fragile flora and fauna
Oei, this regulation will be a great challenge for the garages on Saba.
The cost of upgrading their workplace to meet this new law will be significant.
In the end, we all have to pay for this.
Kees Jansen
2024/04/03 at 12:34 pm
From Billy Hassell
on
Opinion: Naming "Black Rocks" harbor
That is the name that was given to the area many generations ago. I feel the name should stay the same in honor of those past Saban’s that named it that
2024/03/28 at 7:58 am
From Claire Frankel
on
Saba Island Council exchange experiences with colleagues Zoeterwoude
Please provide the details – place, date and time – of the meeting to be held in The Bottom with respect to the schools/ education on Saba.
2024/03/18 at 10:04 pm
From Krish
on
Saba & Statia have joined the Dutch Caribbean Hospital Alliance (DCHA)
This blog post effectively outlines the establishment and purpose of the Dutch Caribbean Hospital Alliance (DCHA). It clearly details the alliance’s formation, recent expansion, and its potential benefits for the member hospitals and medical centers.
The post highlights the collaborative nature of the DCHA, emphasizing its role in facilitating education, training, and improved access to complex medical care within the Dutch Caribbean region. This collaborative approach can potentially lead to improved healthcare services and reduced reliance on overseas medical facilities for residents of Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao, Saba, and St. Eustatius.
From Claire Frankel on Dutch Caribbean Agriculture Livestock and Fisheries Alliance (DCALFA) visited Saba
2024/05/27 at 8:19 pmFrom Malick on Dutch Caribbean Agriculture Livestock and Fisheries Alliance (DCALFA) visited Saba
2024/05/28 at 8:38 amFrom Cedric Hassell on Fort Bay road fencing repair starts in July and might take a month
2024/05/26 at 5:04 amFrom C.R. Hassell on 1 million euros for climate plans BES
2024/05/13 at 6:10 amFrom Samantha Smith on Letter of Intent signed for Spatial Planning and Housing Measures
2024/05/01 at 10:34 amFrom R. ZAGERS on Culling of stray goats on Saba
2024/04/21 at 2:38 pmFrom Sherry Marts on Culling of stray goats on Saba
2024/04/21 at 12:47 pmFrom Kees Jansen on New environmental regulations to protect fragile flora and fauna
2024/04/03 at 12:34 pmFrom Billy Hassell on Opinion: Naming "Black Rocks" harbor
2024/03/28 at 7:58 amFrom Claire Frankel on Saba Island Council exchange experiences with colleagues Zoeterwoude
2024/03/18 at 10:04 pmFrom Krish on Saba & Statia have joined the Dutch Caribbean Hospital Alliance (DCHA)
2024/03/04 at 7:37 am