Wilson highlights meaning of freedom on Emancipation Day

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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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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