The Saba Tourist Bureau is thrilled to announce the upcoming Road to Carnival Street Fair, happening on Friday, July 12th, 2024, which marks the start of Carnival on the beautiful island of Saba. This event sets the tone for a thrilling and fun week of entertainment, food, and culture running …
Read More »Travel agents visit Saba for second year in a row
Saba Tourist Bureau, in collaboration with St. Martin Tourist Office, recently organised a day trip to Saba for regional and international travel agents. “This initiative aimed to showcase the beauty and hospitality of neighbouring islands and was designed to highlight the island-hopping potential while [visiting — Ed.] St. Maarten,” Saba Tourist Bureau …
Read More »Saba Tourist Bureau hosts journalist trips
Saba Tourist Bureau recently hosted a group of American travel journalists for an exclusive day trip. “This initiative aimed to provide the journalists with a unique and immersive experience of Saba’s rich offerings, from its natural beauty to its cultural heritage and conservation efforts,” the Saba Tourist Bureau said in …
Read More »BES islands may soon get postal codes
Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba are set to implement a new postal code system modeled after the one used in the European Netherlands. Although inspired by the Dutch system, it will remain distinct. Among the three options considered, the decision was made against a unique system exclusively for the BES …
Read More »Caribbean Research Programme by NWO Engages Local Communities for Knowledge Agenda
The Caribbean Research Programme of the Dutch Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO) is actively developing a comprehensive knowledge agenda in collaboration with residents of the Caribbean part of the Kingdom. This agenda aims to pinpoint the most critical societal issues and explore how scientific research can address them effectively. Throughout …
Read More »NWO to host public meetings on Saba
Next week, the Caribbean Research programme of the Dutch Organisation for Scientific Research NWO will be hosting public meetings on Saba to discuss social issues and research, it was stated in a press release. This because NWO is developing a knowledge agenda with residents of the Caribbean part of the …
Read More »Demographic Developments in the Caribbean Netherlands by 2050
“Directed growth is essential to ensure well-being in the Caribbean Netherlands by 2050,” emphasizes the State Committee on Demographic Developments in its July 4, 2024, report, “Directed Growth.” On the request of the Dutch government and the House of Representatives, the State Committee Demographic Developments 2050 was established in September …
Read More »Public Entity Saba Newsletter – July 2024
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Read More »Child benefit and study finance now coexistent
There has been a change regarding study financing and the child benefit in Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba. Parents with children under eighteen years old who are also receiving study financing will now continue to receive the child benefit, aligning with regulations in the European Netherlands. Under the revised policy, …
Read More »Starlink to be discontinued in Caribbean Netherlands
The Dutch Authority for Digital Infrastructure has established that Starlink satellite dishes are being used in Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba, but the international internet provider does not hold a concession to operate in the Caribbean Netherlands. “Possessing such a satellite dish is not prohibited. However, it is not permitted …
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