Commissioner of Cultural Affairs Rolando Wilson shared his message on the occasion of Emancipation Day, July 1, which will be observed for a second time in Saba. “This is a significant day, since it shows that we in Saba are in solidarity with our brothers and sisters of the other …
Read More »A relief for the high airfares to SXM is still far away
Again, the Central Government has postponed the decision on how to make airfares affordable in the Caribbean Netherlands. It was expected that the ‘exploration of the subject’ would be completed before the end of this year, but the results are still at least 2 years away. This is evident from …
Read More »Saba Electric Company and Public Entity Saba address increasing electricity bills
The recent announcement by the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM), concerning another increase in the maximum rates for the distribution of electricity, has understandably raised concerns in the community. Saba Electric Company N.V. (SEC) and its shareholder the Public Entity Saba (OLS) met on Monday, June 28th. Both …
Read More »Green Destinations’ Silver QualityCoast Award for Saba
Saba, also known as “The Unspoiled Queen”, has successfully applied for recognition of its sustainability policy and achievements through the Green Destinations Award program. This program certifies and promotes sustainable tourist destinations at an international level in accordance with environmental, socio-economic and cultural criteria. After a period of extensive preparation …
Read More »Minister promises solution to Saba, Statia notary issue
Dutch Minister for Legal Protection Franc Weerwind has promised to find a sustainable solution for the absence of notary services for St. Eustatius and Saba per July 1 this year. In his response to written questions to the Second Chamber of the Dutch Parliament, Weerwind last Friday stated he was …
Read More »Police report of Friday the 24th of June until Monday the 27th of June 2022
Collision in Windwardside In the afternoon hours on Sunday, the 26th of June, a collision took place in the vicinity of the English Quarter on Saba. A car wanted to overtake another car and hit the wall along the road, lost control of the steering wheel and crashed into the …
Read More »Guana Chat Child Helpline expands to Saba
The partnership between Fundacion Telefon pa Hubetud Aruba and the Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport (VWS) for the ‘Guana Chat’ child helpline in the Caribbean Netherlands is a reality. State Secretary Maarten van Ooijen from VWS and director James Sneek from the Aruba child helpline signed a collaboration agreement …
Read More »Sacred Heart School’s renovation project: Town hall meeting June 30th
ACM sets maximum rates for the distribution of electricity in the Caribbean Netherlands
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets [Autoriteit Consument en Markt] (ACM) has set maximum rates for the distribution of electricity in the Caribbean Netherlands. The rates are increasing significantly as of the 1st of July 2022 because fossil fuels are used to produce electricity and the prices of those …
Read More »Founding of Dutch Caribbean Hospital Alliance
Today the hospitals of Aruba, Curaçao, Sint Maarten and Dutch Caribbean have established a cooperative under the name Dutch Caribbean Hospital Alliance (DHCA u.a.). The experience with Covid-19 was the direct reason for the establishment of the partnership. DCHA aims to strengthen the quality of hospital care on these islands. …
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