Incident on Mnt Scenery On Saturday, the 26 th of April, around 10:50 AM, the central control room received a report of an incident at Mount Scenery in Saba. A hiker was injured and unable to get off the mountain. The police and paramedics went up to give first aid …
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The Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment has clarified that the coalition government’s decision to postpone the near-free childcare policy by two years will not apply to the Caribbean Netherlands. In 2023, then-Minister Van Gennip, acting unilaterally and against the objections of fellow Minister Schouten, decided to synchronize the introduction …
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Prime Minister Schoof will visit Bonaire, Aruba, Curaçao, Sint Maarten, Saba, and St. Eustatius from 9 to 14 May. The introductory visit will focus on the Kingdom in a changing world. In addition to meetings with the Governors, Prime Ministers, and members of the Parliament of Aruba, Curaçao, and Sint …
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Prime Minister Schoof will visit Bonaire, Aruba, Curaçao, Sint Maarten, Saba and St. Eustatius from 9 to 14 May. The introductory visit will focus on the Kingdom in a changing world. In addition to meetings with the Governors, Prime ministers and members of the Parliament of Aruba, Curaçao and Sint …
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On April 25, 2025, the Caribbean Electric Utility Services Corporation (CARILEC) and Green Solutions International SKN (GSI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance energy capacity across the Caribbean. This partnership aims to provide training, knowledge exchange, and technical capacity-building in renewable energy, grid modernization, and sustainable transportation. The Saba Electric Company (SEC) is a full utility member …
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In response to the Education Inspectorate’s November 2024 report (published March 2025), Public Entity Saba wishes to provide an update on the substantial progress and ongoing improvements at Sacred Heart School (SHS). While the report outlined past challenges, it is important to emphasize that these findings do not reflect the …
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The mismanagement by the board of the Sacred Heart School (SHS) is far more serious than initially suspected, according to the final report from the Inspectorate of Education. State Secretary for Education, Culture, and Science Mariëlle Paul submitted the findings to the House of Representatives today, highlighting severe failures in …
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The Dutch government has announced new structural investments to support residents of Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba, focusing on purchasing power relief and improved job opportunities for those facing barriers to employment. These measures, outlined in the 2024 Spring Memorandum, include: €9.5 million per year to bolster household purchasing power €4 million per year (permanently allocated) to help …
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Six dynamic members of the Saba Youth Council recently embarked on an enriching journey to Sint Maarten to take part in the BES Youth Exchange 2025, held from April 20th to 23rd. The delegation—comprising Jahili Hassell, Rosheed Ballantyne, Juanita Ramirez, Meeka Winston, Richard Torres, and Nevaeh Peterson—was accompanied by youth mentors Kemaul Lee and …
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House on fire On Sunday, the 20th of April, around 6:25 AM, the central control room received a report of a house on fire on the Airport Road in Saba. The fire department, ambulance and police were sent to the scene. The resident was taken by ambulance to the hospital …
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