On July 12th, the Commissioner of Culture, Eviton Heyliger, received the official t-shirts for Saba’s 48th Carnival from Saba Festival Foundation representatives Trisha Gumbs and Ileana Simmons. This event marks the exciting start of the festivities leading up to Saba’s Carnival in 2024. The t-shirts, featuring vibrant colors and dynamic …

The pressing issues at Sacred Heart School demand immediate attention and action, says PEP Island Council member Saskia Matthew. The educational conditions at Sacred Heart School have become a frequent topic of concern among the island’s residents. On April 11 and 12, 2024, the Education Inspectorate conducted a quality investigation …

The Education Inspectorate conducted a quality investigation into risks at Sacred Heart School on April 11 and 12, 2024. For this research, we deviated from the regular planning. This is because we have received signals about concerns about the financial situation, safety at school, and the quality of education. This …

The Community Development and Culture Department proudly presents the 2nd Annual Saba Youth Recognition Awards, celebrating the remarkable achievements and efforts of young individuals aged 12 – 24 in our community. Award Categories We invite nominations in the following categories to honor outstanding youth accomplishments: Youth Leadership Recognizes youth who …

Today, Thursday, July 11th, an employee of the Dutch Caribbean Police Force (KPCN) was arrested by the National Criminal Investigation Department (Rijksrecherche)  as a part of an ongoing criminal investigation. This investigation focuses on an incident that occurred in early March on Bonaire where the employee is suspected of assault …

Over the past four months, 16 Public Entity Saba (PES) employees participated in Dutch language classes at levels A1, A2, and B1. PES facilitated these courses in collaboration with the Saba Reach Foundation. Initiative and Support Recognizing the importance of Dutch language proficiency, the Department of Human Resources proactively encouraged …

On Friday, July 5, eleven Dutch universi­ties of applied sciences have joined forces to improve the admission and transfer of students from the Caribbean part of the Kingdom to higher education. This because, for many Caribbean students the transition to the Netherlands is a drastic change, and as a result, …

Last month, the Island Council of Saba participated in a working visit to the Netherlands, engaging in a series of meetings aimed at enhancing governance, fostering cooperation, and advancing various initiatives. The Island Councils of Bonaire and Sint Eustatius also attended, demonstrating Saba’s commitment to strengthening ties with Dutch counterparts …

Following a comprehensive evaluation of the upgrades at Cove Bay Beach, several key additions have been incorporated into the project’s scope. These enhancements have necessitated adjustments to the initial project timeline to ensure long-term sustainability. Key Project Additions To address challenges posed by heavy rainfall, a comprehensive water drainage system …

The regional police force manager of the Dutch Caribbean Police Force (KPCN) has unconditionally dismissed a police officer due to severe dereliction of duty. The dereliction of duty emerged from a disciplinary investigation initiated after the force received information about the officer’s improper use of the service weapon. In the …