Bishop Luis Secco (77) has retired. The Diocese of Willemstad will be led by Archbishop Jason Gordon of the Archdiocese of Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, during the transition period until a successor is named. The Vatican has appointed Gordon as apostolic administrator. Secco has officially been Bishop of …
Read More »Major Changes to Deposit Guarantee Scheme for the Caribbean Netherlands Effective January 1, 2025
Effective January 1, 2025, significant enhancements have been made to the Deposit Guarantee Scheme for the Caribbean Netherlands (DGS BES). These updates include an increased coverage limit, the removal of residency requirements, and the introduction of a funding mechanism. The changes aim to bolster financial stability and enhance consumer protection. …
Read More »SCF’s ReLeaf Saba Project Transitions to the Public Entity’s Reforestation Project
With the conclusion of the Saba Conservation Foundation’s (SCF) ReLeaf Saba reforestation project, the responsibility for monitoring and maintaining the out-planted trees and those in its tree nursery has been transitioned to the Public Entity’s reforestation project. This step ensures the trees’ survival and extends the impact of SCF’s efforts. …
Read More »Police report of Friday, January 3rd until Monday, January 6th
Collision Saba On Sunday, the 5th of January, a collision between a car and a motorcycle occurred on Gray Bush Street on Saba. The driver of the car lost control of the steering wheel for reasons still unknown and first crashed into a wall, after which the car crashed into the parked motorcycle. The …
Read More »Meet Cassandra Labasti-Schmidt from Mental Health Caribbean (MHC)
Meet Cassandra Labasti-Schmidt (52). She is the (senior) social-psychiatric nurse for Mental Health Caribbean (MHC) on Saba. She has been on the island for two years and is known as ‘the mental health nurse’ or ‘the Aruban lady’. In an interview on the website Carecaribbean.nl Cassandra tells about her work …
Read More »Hyacinth House Restoration in 2025
In the first half of 2025, Hyacinth House, a traditional Saban cottage located in the heart of Windwardside, will undergo extensive renovations and restorations. Owned by the Public Entity Saba (PES), this historic building had remained untouched during the development of the nearby parking lot to preserve the area’s heritage …
Read More »2025 Schedule of Makana ferry
Validity of MCB cards extended till January 31st
Island Governor Jonathan Johnson addresses Saba residents
Dear residents of Saba. As we embark upon a new year let us look back at the past and be thankful that we have had no major setbacks or problems. Yes, there have been challenges but we have faced them and are grateful for a new year. Looking ahead let …
Read More »WINAIR and Air France partner to enhance connectivity in the region
WINAIR is pleased to announce the reintroduction of its code-share agreement with Air France, further enhancing connectivity for travellers. This development follows the successful revival of WINAIR’s code-share partnership with Royal Dutch Airlines KLM in November, providing travellers with more convenient options for reaching Caribbean destinations. Under this renewed agreement, …
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