Obituary Ulric Steve Hassell

With deep regret we announce the passing of our dear husband, father, grandfather, and brother, former Commissioner and Island Council Member of Saba:   Ulric Steve Hassell Sunrise: May 3rd, 1947 Sunset: December 27th, 2022 Left to mourn are his: Wife Kathleen Johnson Hassell Daughters Christina Hassell Martinez Laura Hassell …

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More delays for lower airfares BES

In the letter from Minister Harbers to the Second Chamber of 10 December 2021, it was promised to explore a public service obligation as an alternative instrument for the state participation in Winair in order to guarantee the accessibility of the Caribbean Netherlands. It has been indicated that the Chamber …

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Christmas speech of King Willem-Alexander

The Christmas speech of King Willem-Alexander: “For many of you, there is a shadow of worry about this Christmas time.” “These are tough times,” people say to me. Is there enough money to pay the bills now that everything has become so expensive? Where can I finally find a suitable …

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Saba’s Memory Trail wall, an artwork by and for the people

Saba residents gathered on Thursday, December 15 to inaugurate a special, public artwork that has been especially developed for the new fire station at the airport. Saba’s Memory Trail wall was put together by artist Sara Ramo, with the assistance of Saba residents, many of them schoolchildren, who contributed memory …

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Wilson signs agreements in New Caledonia

Commissioner Rolando Wilson during his attendance at the 19th EU-OCT Forum in New Caledonia last month signed two agreements strengthening the relations of the European Union (EU) with Saba and securing investments in Saba’s renewable energy. President of New Caledonia Louis Mapou and Wilson signed a Declaration of Corporation as …

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Van Rij discusses taxation, banking during Saba visit

Dutch State Secretary of Finance Marnix van Rij and a delegation of the Ministry of Finance visited Saba for one day on Tuesday, December 20. Van Rij came to Saba after visiting St. Eustatius on Monday in connection with the Kingdom-wide event to reflect on the role of the Dutch …

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