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 …
Read More »Saba’s Bocce team participates in the Special Olympics in The Netherlands
The Saba Bocce team is traveling to the Netherlands to participate in the Special Olympics. They have been practicing every Friday for the competition and are ready to play! This is the first time this opportunity has been available and is a step in the right direction of making sports …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »Island Council Member Hemmie van Xanten resigned from WIPM party
On June 1st, Island Council Member Hemmie van Xanten resigned from the political party WIPM. He communicated this to the Sabans through a Whatapp message. It reads: “Dear People of Saba and especially to my constituency, On June 1st, I officially informed the Governor of the Public Entity Saba, …
Read More »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 …
Read More »Minister of Primary and Secondary Education, Dennis Wiersma, visited Saba
The Minister of Primary and Secondary Education, Dennis Wiersma, and a delegation visited Saba from May 29th through May 30th. The Minister stated that this was his first time visiting the island, so there was much to see and learn. During the visit, the Minister met with the Island Governor, …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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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