As part of the Public Entity’s ongoing measures to mitigate erosion, increase the health of the island’s vegetation, and safeguard native biodiversity, an invasive species control mission is taking place for the coming two months. The project primarily focuses on the removal of free-roaming goats but also addresses other invasive …
Read More »February 10-11: Town Hall Meetings on Climate Plan Development
Saba’s small size, location within the hurricane belt, and reliance on imports make our island particularly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. To address these challenges, the Public Entity is developing a Climate Adaptation Plan aimed at enhancing Saba’s self-sufficiency and resilience. To assist in this effort, strategic design …
Read More »Saba Triathlon 2025 … where even the Swim is Uphill..
Registration for the 2024 Saba Triathlon is here! Join us on Saba in January for our annual race: An 800m Caribbean Sea swim, a very hilly 7km bike with 600+ meters of elevation gain, and a 7km trail run through Saba’s National Park. The Saba Triathlon, where even the swim …
Read More »Students of the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee (KMar) Receive Diplomas
Last Friday, the 31st of January, the diploma presentation ceremony for the class of students of the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee took place on Bonaire. The students were trained as General Investigating Officers for the Caribbean Netherlands. The diploma ceremony marked the celebratory conclusion of an intensive training program. Ceremony During …
Read More »Launching rijkscultuurfondsen.org: funding guide for the Caribbean islands
As of the 28 th of January, cultural organisations and creators on Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao, Saba, St. Eustatius and Sint Maarten can visit rijkscultuurfondsen.org. This new website serves as a clear and accessible guide to the six rijkscultuurfondsen, where a selection of grant opportunities can be found. Why rijkscultuurfondsen.org? The …
Read More »Students of the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee (KMar) Receive Diplomas
Last Friday, the 31 st of January, the diploma presentation ceremony for the class of students of the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee took place on Bonaire. The students were trained as General Investigating Officers for the Caribbean Netherlands. The diploma ceremony marked the celebratory conclusion of an intensive training program. Ceremony …
Read More »Queen Wilhelmina Library in Saba hosted its annual spelling bee
Queen Wilhelmina Library in Saba hosted its annual spelling bee on January 9 and 10, which ended with the first-ever three-way tie for the top spot. The three winners were Amor van Oosteren (front row, right), Dekora Nicholson (front row, left) and Rayshandra Soleana (front row, centre). A total of …
Read More »De Nederlandsche Bank Delegation Visits Saba to Advance Dialogue on Slavery Legacy
On Thursday, January 30, 2025, a delegation from De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) visited Saba to continue the ongoing dialogue on the historical legacy of the transatlantic slave trade, its modern implications, and collaborative initiatives aimed at fostering awareness and historical justice. The delegation included Cindy van Oorschot, Executive Board Member …
Read More »PES’s Reforestation Project Plants Its First Tree Saplings
The Public Entity Saba’s (PES) marked a milestone for the reforestation project by planting its first tree saplings at the inaugural reforestation site near S Corner along Fort Bay Road. Commissioner Bruce Zagers, who holds the portfolio for this project, had the honor of planting the first sapling. He was …
Read More »Police report of Friday, the 24th of January until Friday, the 31st of January 2025
Scheduled traffic check On Monday, the 27th of January, between 3 PM and 4 PM, a scheduled traffic check was held on the Samuel A. Charles Street on Saba. A total of 10 vehicles were checked during which 5 fines were issued. The fines were as follows: 3x for driving …
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