~~Johnson represents Saba~~ Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina announced on Wednesday that Kevin James will replace Tadzio Bervoets as St. Maarten’s representative on the board of Saba Bank Resources NV at the company’s next shareholders meeting on June 17. The announcement came during the continuation of a parliamentary meeting …
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As part of its ongoing commitment to student success and programme development, the team at USM recently conducted a qualitative assessment of the Caribbean Foundation Year Program (CFY), engaging students and stakeholders from St. Maarten, Saba, and St. Eustatius. The assessment, led by USM Marketing Consultant Shobhan Giterson, included interviews …
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The Second Chamber in The Hague has approved legislation that will increase the number of Island Council members and island deputies on Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba beginning with the next island elections in March 2027. The proposal, known as the Increase Act (Verhogingswet), was introduced by State Secretary for …
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Arrest for Assault On Saturday, the 6 th of June, at approximately 10:30 PM, a 50-year-old man with the initials K.A.W. was arrested on E.A. Johnson Road on Saba for assault. The case is under investigation Arrest for Insulting a Public Official on Duty On Saturday, the 6 th of …
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The State Committee against Discrimination and Racism today published its final report, Dismantling Discrimination: Towards a Government that Combats and Prevents Discrimination and Racism. The report presents a ten-point action agenda for a more equal and inclusive Netherlands. It concludes that discrimination and racism remain structural problems within and by …
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The Harry L. Johnson Museum is proud to announce the addition of a remarkable antique clock to its permanent collection. The beautifully preserved timepiece, estimated to be more than 100 years old, was generously donated by Mr. Allen Busby of Sint Maarten, whose family has long-standing ties to the island …
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Who says Saba says Mount Scenery, the highest point in the Kingdom of The Netherlands. But anyone who has followed Saba’s development in recent decades knows that the island has risen in more ways than one. This is equally true of Saba’s growth as a special municipality of the Netherlands. …
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The two men accused of killing Saban firefighter Sheldon Johnson should be sent to prison for terms of 28 and 21 years, a prosecutor told the Court of First Instance on Thursday, who described the night-time shooting as a “cold-blooded execution”. The prosecution’s hefty demand came near the end of …
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The Public Prosecution Service on Thursday demanded heavy prison sentences against the two suspects in the murder of firefighter Sheldon J. on Saba. Against Anthony N.W., a prison sentence of 28 years was demanded. Against co-suspect Rudolfo V.v.H., the prosecution demanded 21 years in prison. The sentence demands were announced …
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