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23 – Weekens activities
Read More »Saba Day 2023 – Weekend activities
Queen Wilhelmina Library Celebrates 100 years of Service
The Queen Wilhelmina Library, located in the Bottom, recently marked a significant milestone in Saba’s history by celebrating its centennial on Thursday, November 23, 2023. This momentous occasion brought together the vibrant community it has faithfully served for a century, fostering an atmosphere of reflection, gratitude, and anticipation for the …
Read More »Expect more delays at SXM airport through spring 2024
Saba Comprehensive School and Sacred Heart Primary School announce staffing reassessment due to (financial) challenges.
Over the past few weeks and months, the school boards of the primary and secondary schools (SKOSaba/SEF) have conducted an assessment of the financial standing and operational requirements of both schools. Regrettably, unforeseen financial difficulties have emerged, necessitating a reevaluation of staffing needs and expenditure. This challenge primarily stems from …
Read More »The Own Your Own Home Foundation is looking for a Technical Manager
The Own Your Own Home Foundation The Own Your Own Home Foundation (OYOHF) was founded in 1984, to improve the living situation of lower-income households on Saba by providing loans for the construction or improvement of homes. Since 1991, the foundation has shifted its focus to renting out social …
Read More »Satisfaction with life is high in Caribbean Netherlands in spite of low material well-being
Although material well-being levels are relatively low, most inhabitants of Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba are satisfied with life. Disposable income is lower than in the European part of the Netherlands, and many people find it difficult to make ends meet. Income inequality is also high on the islands. These …
Read More »2023 Saba Day Official Ceremony Program
Info evening by TuranGoeloe for students and parents preparing for a study in The Netherlands
Info evening TuranGoeloe for students and parents On Thursday evening, November 30, the ladies from TuranGoeloe will be at the Saba Comprehensive School to inform students and parents about their guidance and the necessary preparations for studying in the Netherlands. Make sure you don’t miss this opportunity to be informed …
Read More »Julio Every sworn into Island Council
After the examination and confirmation of his credentials, Saba Fire Chief Julio Every was sworn in as the island’s newest Island Council Member on Tuesday afternoon by Governor Jonathan Johnson in front of Island Registrar Akilah Levenstone and members of the Island and Executive Councils. Every will represent Party for …
Read More »Saba Reach is preparing new Dutch courses. Register before December 15
Saba Reach is preparing new Dutch courses. The registrations start today TILL DECEMBER 15th, 2023.Dutch A2 level (start January 8th to May 15th, 2024) This course starts on January 8th, 2024 and will be finished May 15th ,2024 16 Weeks classes (Monday and Wednesday) 2 different options : Day classes (10 to 12AM, …
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