Saba News News and Information from Saba Island, Dutch Caribbean
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 …
Read More »Police report of Friday, 27th of May until Monday 30th of May 2022
On Sunday, the 29th of May, a house search was carried out in the morning hours at a house on the Lambert Hassell road on Saba. The house search was carried out in the context of the Firearms Act and Opium Act BES. A 71-year-old man with the initials F.W.G. …
Read More »Public Entity Saba and pension fund PCN are looking at partnership
The Public Entity Saba and Stichting Pensioenfonds Caribisch Nederland (‘PCN’) have signed a Letter of Intent on May 20 to jointly explore the development of childcare facilities on Saba. By signing the Letter of Intent, the parties confirmed their intention toward a partnership in the form of an investment agreement …
Read More »Saba and Statia further their collaboration
The public entities Saba and St. Eustatius during a meeting in St. Eustatius on Monday, May 23 agreed to further strengthen the cooperation between the two islands. A small delegation from Saba, headed by Commissioner Bruce Zagers, traveled to St. Eustatius for a meeting to further the collaboration with St. …
Read More »Anti-bullying Week closed at the SHS
In the week of the 16th to the 20th of May 2022, the Department of Community Development organized the Anti-bulling week, and with the support and help of our stakeholders, we had a week full of activities. The goal of the anti-bullying week was to bring awareness to the community …
Read More »Minister Dennis Wiersma, for Primary and Secondary Education, will visit the Caribbean Netherlands from 29 May to 4 June
The Minister for Primary and Secondary Education, Mr. Dennis Wiersma, will pay an introductory visit to Saba, St. Eustatius, and Bonaire from 29 May to 4 June. Minister Wiersma: “Every child deserves a good education and a good start in life. It is good to be able to see soon …
Read More »Scrap metal collection – Updated
Update Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, the metal boat has been delayed and will not be arriving in Saba today. It’s arrival is being rescheduled and as we receive more information, the public will be updated accordingly. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the delay. Original message On Sunday, …
Read More »What is the process for releasing containers and cargo?
Regularly, the Douane CN receives questions about the process of releasing containers and cargo that enter the island. Below they explain the procedure from the arrival of the container in the port to the release of the container/cargo by Customs. After arrival at the port, the containers and cargo are …
Read More »A big financial step for residents of the Caribbean Netherlands
Various departments have joined forces to further support Bonaire, Saba and St. Eustatius. The investment is meant to give an extra impulse to improve the living standard of the inhabitants of the Caribbean Netherlands. In addition, the free allowance of the public entities will increase considerably. Starting in 2023, the …
Read More »State secretary laments Statia patients’ deaths
Dutch State Secretary of Public Health, Welfare and Sport Maarten van Rooijen deeply regrets the recent death of two patients in St. Eustatius, and announced a general investigation into the state of healthcare in the Caribbean Netherlands. And there will be a pilot for St. Eustatius and Saba to have …
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