The new Traffic Ordinance went into effect on Monday, June 6th.

Take note of some important new traffic rules for Saba: Drive hands-free. Don’t hold your phone while driving. Don’t drive drunk (with a blood alcohol content exceeding 0.8 milligrams of alcohol per millimeter. an appropriate child or booster seat for children shorter than 1.30 meters. When driving a moped, motorcycle, or …

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Town hall meetings about tourism: June 7th and 9th

Let’s talk about Tourism! As part of the process of the Tourism Master Plan development, it’s important to hear the community. Your feedback, ideas, and concerns are highly appreciated. The community and businesses are invited to the following town hall meetings. You can join on June 7th or on June …

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Journalism Week BES from June 14 to June 20

Journalism Week BES will take place June 14-20. With a programme full of activities for the pub­lic and the press in Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba, the entire week focuses on the importance of the media in the functioning of a democ­racy. The week kicks off with a Documentary and …

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Saba Lions Club celebrates its 45th anniversary

The Saba Lions Club will be celebrating its forty-fifth anniversary on June 6th upcoming. This milestone is in part due to the unwavering support of the Saban community, which has supported the club from its inception forty-five years ago. The motto of the Lions Club is “We Serve” and their …

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Nine persons received swimming diplomas

Last week from May 26th to May 29th, The Public Health Department hosted swimming lessons for children and adults in collaboration with St. Eustatius Swimming Association. Instructors were Carlos Lopes and Coach Alejandro Londono Garcia with the assistance of Casey Lopes. It is evident there is strong interest from the …

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Saba organizes Expo Event in St. Maarten.

On June 4th, the Saba Tourist Bureau, in partnership with Aqua Mania Adventures, will be organizing a Saba Expo event, which will showcase various Saba Hospitality & Tourism partners. Aqua Mania Adventures has a longstanding relationship with the island and has been running trips since 1993. The Expo will showcase …

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RCN starts application allowance for school supplies SZW

In the Caribbean Netherlands, parents of school-going children can qualify again for a contribution towards the costs of school supplies such as uniforms, shoes and stationery. For children who are going to secondary school (after the coming summer holidays), parents can contact the RCN-unit SZW for the allowance. Saba and …

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