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The Dutch Government temporarily lowers excise duty on gasoline for the Caribbean Netherlands
The Dutch government announced that in addition to the Netherlands, the excise duty on petrol …
Read More »Final scope new harbor approved
The final scope for Saba’s harbor project was approved during a meeting of the Steering …
Read More »Minister Jetten: Islands as showcase for sustainability
As part of the ambition of the new Dutch government to be a showcase with …
Read More »March 27: Covid-19 update from Island Governor Jonathan Johnson;
We have introduced measures to protect our community and prevent our healthcare system from being …
Read More »Meeting on youth wellbeing
On Thursday, March 24, Saba Commissioner Rolando Wilson met with Care & Youth Caribbean Netherlands …
Read More »Update March 26: Number of active COVID-19 infections has increased to 36
Many of you know that we currently have clusters of cases affecting the Saba Comprehensive …
Read More »Dutch cinema hit “The New Wilderness” gets a Caribbean sequel with WOW!
The unique natural world of the Caribbean part of the Kingdom plays the leading role …
Read More »Renovation and extention of the Government Administration Building
The Public Entity Saba announced the upcoming renovation and upgrade to the Government Administration Building. …
Read More »Tenders requested for the renovation of Scout’s Place
Hotel, bar and restaurant Scout’s Place in Windwardside, Saba is a unique establishment, with a …
Read More »New employment conditions agreement for educational staff in Caribbean Netherlands
Last week representatives of the Public Entities, school boards, trade unions and the educational staff …
Read More »Parliament wants clarity on 30m euros for islands
The Second Chamber of the Dutch Parliament finds it important the thirtymillion-euro structural envelope that …
Read More »Saba delegation visits Alkmaar to fortify relations
A four-person delegation of the Public Entity Saba paid a visit to the Municipality Alkmaar …
Read More »Jetten intends to take ‘substantial steps’ to make electricity production largely more sustainable
Minister for Climate, Rob Jetten, intends to take ‘substantial steps’ to make electricity production on …
Read More »BCN received many income tax returns
As of February, the Caribbean Netherlands Tax Authority (“Belastingdienst”) BCN started sending out invitations for …
Read More »State secretary agrees human rights treaties should also apply to islands
Dutch State Secretary of Kingdom Relations and Digitisation Alexandra van Huffelen shares the view of …
Read More »Members of Second Chamber updated on Saba issues
Commissioner Bruce Zagers and Island Secretary Tim Muller recently met with several Members of the …
Read More »Planned development of a bypass road on St. John’s
Public Notice The Executive Council of the Public Entity Saba would like to inform the …
Read More »Vessel SeaDream II adds calls to Saba
With the easing of entry for day-trippers, the luxurious cruising company SeaDream has added some …
Read More »SZW Customer Perception Survey
Consultancy organization Linkels & Partners in the coming two weeks will be present on St. …
Read More »Saba tourism partially recovered in 2021
In 2021, inbound tourism in the Caribbean Netherlands showed signs of recovery. The signs were …
Read More »DUO is revisiting Saba
In April the Education Executive Service [Dienst Uitvoering Onderwijs] (DUO) is going to visit Bonaire, …
Read More »The Nordic way to stop bullying
Bullying can make children’s lives a misery and cause lifelong health problems – but scientists …
Read More »Double child benefit for child with extra care needs
Parents of children with intensive care needs in the Caribbean Netherlands can also apply for …
Read More »Saba still highest in level of vaccination
Saba remains at the top of the list with the highest vaccination level within the …
Read More »Public Island Council meeting of Thursday March 17th is postponed until further notice.
PUBLIC NOTICE The Acting Island Governor of the Public Entity Saba hereby cares to inform the …
Read More »Update – Post Arrival Testing for COVID
Since February, we have been making significant changes in our Covid-19 measures based on our …
Read More »Police report of Wednesday, the 9th of March until Wednesday, the 16th of March 2022
Arrests for assault and threat On Sunday, the 13th of March, around 12:15 AM, a …
Read More »2022 gave Saba another successful “Saba Doet”
Hundreds of volunteers took part in the Saba Doet 2022 last Friday and Saturday. Volunteers …
Read More »Performance of the Sacred Heart School is still insufficient.
On 25 November 2021, the Inspectorate of Education carried out a quality study at the …
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