The Dutch government has announced that it will allocate 1 million euros to support residents of the Caribbean Netherlands (Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, and Saba) who receive an income under the “Inkomensondersteuning Armlastige en Aan Armoede Grenzende gezinnen (Iaag)” scheme. This funding is part of a broader 60-million-euro National Energy Emergency …
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In honor of Black History Month 2025, the Saba Archaeological Center Foundation (SABARC) through the Saba Heritage Center, is proud to present a series of four public events exploring Saba’s rich and complex history through archaeology, genealogy, and historical research. These events will provide unique insights into the island’s pre-emancipation …
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As of 1 January 2025, the Domestic Violence and Child Abuse Protection Code was officially introduced on Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba. This new regulation not only provides professionals with tools to identify and address violence but also emphasizes the important role of citizens in creating a safe and caring …
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In 2025, as a resident of Saba, you will receive a citizen service number (‘burgerservicenummer’), often abbreviated as BSN. The BSN is your personal number of 9 digits and is linked to your personal data. Unique personal number Arrange your affairs with official authorities anytime, anywhere online. To ensure that …
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On 1 March Regiline Sambo will officially take on a new role as Head of Youth Care at Care and Youth Caribbean Netherlands (ZJCN), after having served as acting head for more than a year. Regiline has worked for well over 11 years at Youth Care Caribbean Netherlands and during …
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On Tuesday, February 11, around 5:30pm, the central emergency room received word of a minor on a bicycle being ahit by a bus on Captain Matthew Leven-stone Street on Saba, according to a report from the Caribbean Netherlands Police Force KPCN. When police arrived, the victim had already been taken …
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On February 12th, 2025 the Island Council of Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba met for a BES Summit on Saba, hosted by the Island Council of Saba. On the first day of the summit the councils abundantly discussed and agreed on a formalized cooperation agreement resulting in a draft Memorandum …
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The Authority for Digital Infrastructure (RDI) instructed Starlink in July 2024 to cease offering satellite services on Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba, as the company did not possess the required concession. Shortly thereafter, Starlink submitted a concession application. Recently, the RDI rejected this application because the company did not meet …
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Saba Cares Foundation continues to implement comprehensive organizational enhancements to strengthen its healthcare services for the Saban community. These developments are part of the organization’s ongoing commitment to providing excellent healthcare while fostering a positive work environment for its dedicated staff. On Monday, February 10, 2025, Saba Cares was honored …
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PUBLIC NOTICE The Central Committee of the Public Entity Saba hereby cares to inform the general public that there will be a public Central Committee Meeting on Tuesday, February 18th, 2025 at 2:00 pm. Opening Approval of the agenda Approval of the Minutes. Citizens right to speak on agenda points. …
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