Saba News News and Information from Saba Island, Dutch Caribbean
Saba also aims for EU-budget support
As part of their mission to assist the Public Entity Saba to acquire EU Budget Support, consultants, Dr. Sergio Ugarte and Mr. Sef Maessen conducted training on the requirements of this program for the staff of the public entity as well as that of Saba Electric Company (SEC). The meeting …
Read More »Decision taken on daycare, afterschool care housing
Saba’s school buildings and childcare housing were the focal points of a recent meeting in The Hague with a number of ministries. The Public Entity Saba and the ministries have shared ambitions where it concerns the School Housing Master Plan to further improve childcare, the Sacred Heart Primary School (SHS), …
Read More »Saba contributes to World Water Day with agriculture sustainability
The hydroponics farm at Saba’s Rendez-Vous uses a lot less water to grow fresh produce compared to conventional farming. This way, Saba contributes to making use of water in a sustainable manner, a topic that received attention during the 2022 World Water Day on March 22. “On March 22, we …
Read More »Destination Saba sees increase in international media coverage
As Saba’s tourism sector continues to recover, the island has been receiving international media coverage and mentionings over the past few weeks. This is in combination with recent press visits, but also being selected by top travel media. From highlighting the local creative community, to why it’s a perfect day …
Read More »Renovation Johan Cruyff Court moving ahead
The resurfacing of the Johan Cruyff Court in The Bottom is progressing well and should be completed by end of April. The opening of the renovated court has been projected for May 5th. On Monday, April 4th, Commissioner of Public Health and Sports Rolando Wilson, Head of Planning Bureau Robert …
Read More »Islander(s) at the Helm – Presentation April 7, 5:30 pm
Island(er)s at the Helm team pays a visit to Commissioner
On Tuesday, April 5, Saba Commissioner for Culture Rolando Wilson welcomed a team of scientific researchers working at the Saba Heritage Center to discuss the potential impact of research findings. The Saba Heritage Center currently hosts several team members of the Island(er)s at the Helm research program, which focuses on …
Read More »Motions carried for Saba, Statia
A majority of the Second Chamber of the Dutch Parliament on Tuesday adopted three separate motions to speed up the process to restore democracy in St. Eustatius, to allocate the thirty-million-euro envelope for the Caribbean Netherlands in consultation with the islands and to structurally add US $1.5 million to Saba’s …
Read More »Booster vaccination youths 12-17 years on April 8th
Youths 12-17 years old can now receive the booster vaccination. If your child is between the age of 12-17 years old they can receive their booster on April 8th, 2022 at the Public Health Department. You can walk in between the hours of 1:00-4:00 pm or contact the vaccine hotline …
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