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Saba’s Sea and Learn Foundation kicked off its 20th-anniversary program on Sunday with an expedition …
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Courthouses in St. Eustatius, Saba to open in November
A front view of the soon-to-be-opened courthouse in St. Eustatius. A new courthouse in St. …
Read More »The government of French St. Maarten obtained 60% ownership of Air Antilles
The Commercial Court of Pointe-à-Pitre has officially approved the acquisition of the assets of Air …
Read More »Unique Supermarket offers best prices in September 2023
A price comparison carried out by the Government of Saba shows that, in September 2023, …
Read More »Island Council adopts student allowance and internet speed motions
The Island Council on Wednesday, September 27, adopted two motions of Councilwoman Elsa Peterson and …
Read More »Saba’s economy grew by 3 percent in 2021
Slight recovery for Saba due to more inbound tourism The number of tourists visiting Saba …
Read More »Saba Electric Company (SEC) aoms for nearly 90% Renewable Energy Production
Yesterday, the Saba Electric Company NV (SEC) and the Rocky Mountain Institute RMI) held a …
Read More »Central Committee discusses water, gasoline situation, Makana Ferry
Members of the Island Council raised several issues during the Central Committee meeting on Tuesday, …
Read More »First-ever Saba Bird Fest looks to bring awareness of local species
Saba Conservation Foundation (SCF) launched the first-ever Saba Bird Fest with a birdthemed family fair …
Read More »Task Force Bottlenecks Caribbean Netherlands to continue its work.
Seeing the useful work that it has done thus far and the importance of implementing …
Read More »Saba Cares hosts community meeting on nursing home project
Saba Cares hosted a community update meeting on Friday, September 22nd to inform residents about …
Read More »Dutch Marines visit Saba and help the community
The Marine Squadron Caribe from Aruba visited Saba from September 15 to 23 to get …
Read More »Saba Volleyball Team competes in Female Championship in Dominica
The Saba Volleyball Team left for Dominica last week Wednesday and played their first match …
Read More »Dutch Democratic Party D66 wants to give new energy to the collaboration within the Kingdom and assist the Dutch Caribbean in facing its challenges
D66 Party Leader Rob Jetten (right) received the draft election programme in The Hague on …
Read More »Nine students received their “Certificate Nederland als vreemde taal” (CnAVT) Dutch A2 certificates from Saba Reach Foundation
Nine students received their “Certificate Nederland als vreemde taal” (CnAVT) Dutch A2 certificates from Saba …
Read More »BIJ1 speaks of unequal Kingdom relations during plenary debate
Member of the Dutch Second Chamber of Parliament Sylvana Simons of the BM party, during …
Read More »Proposal to delay almost free childcare for islands until 2027
The introduction of almost-free childcare in Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba will most likely be …
Read More »Commissioner Heyliger visits Spectrum Airways Flight Training & Career College
Commissioner of Education Eviton Heyliger visited Ontario, Canada from September 11-17 with the main purpose …
Read More »Saba’s U23 Female National Volleyball participates in Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association’s U23 Female Championship in Dominica
Get ready to cheer for Saba’s U23 Female National Volleyball Team as they gear up …
Read More »More purchasing power in the Caribbean Netherlands
One in three residents in the Caribbean Netherlands lives in poverty. That is why this …
Read More »Tax plan BES islands proposal for a new law
Here is an overview of the most notable measures – for civilians and companies located …
Read More »Saba’s youth center, The Spot, opens
Young adolescents, many accompanied by their parents, turned up in large numbers for the official …
Read More »A stronger, prosperous Kingdom elements in election programmes
Various smaller parties in the Dutch Second Chamber of Parliament dedicate attention to relations within …
Read More »MP Wuite warns against creating two legal orders
Member of the Dutch Second Chamber of Parliament Jorien Wuite of the Democratic Party D66 …
Read More »Saba gasoline sales resume after row over Customs fuel tax error
Saba’s only gas station, which is operated by Big Rock Engineering NV. Sabans were …
Read More »Island Council, Executive Council participate in coaching session
The Island Council, Executive Council and support staff on Tuesday, September 12 and Wednesday, September …
Read More »Temporary halting of water production
Due to weather circumstances related to the passing of hurricane Lee, the production of reverse …
Read More »Increase in social relief for single persons and widows’ and orphans’ pension from the 1st of October 2023
From the 1st of October, the Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment will increase the …
Read More »Saba Island Council visits Bonaire for meetings, Bonaire Day
The Saba Island Council traveled to Bonaire last week for a series of meetings and …
Read More »Two more Saba students enrol in Caribbean flight training package
Two more Saban aspiring pilots, Mario Zagers and Edward Zaegers, left the island on Sunday …
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