Minister of Primary and Secondary Education, Mariëlle Paul who is currently visiting the Caribbean Netherlands embarked on a productive working tour of Saba on Wednesday, January 31st, 2024, with a specific focus on the primary and secondary institutions on the island. The purpose of her visit was to acquaint herself …
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As a result of new, multi-year support from the Nature and Environmental Policy Plan (NEPP), the Sea & Learn Foundation (SLF) is embarking on a significant expansion of its program offerings, beginning in 2024. The SLF originated in 2003 as a month-long environmental awareness program held annually in October. This …
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The Public Entity Saba will finalize the baseline vegetation survey for its reforestation project. Last year, the survey was carried out twice using a drone and multispectral camera specialized in capturing vegetation on a detailed level. The survey, however, was not completed due to technical challenges. The final part of …
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Justice Minister Anna Richardson of St. Maarten has signed a Ministerial Regulation (MR) formalizing a pilot initiative within the Dutch Caribbean, whereby Dutch nationals can travel with identity cards (ID Card/sedula/ Cedula) in the Caribbean region except Aruba. This only applies to Dutch nationals. Foreigners who possess an ID card/sedula/Cedula …
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Get ready to elevate your Caribbean experience, Winair is happy to announce an exciting partnership with Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIA), bringing you exclusive day trip specials! Starting February 1st until July 31st, you can embark on an adventure from St. Maarten to Saba or Statia for just $79 or …
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Young photographers from the Caribbean will have a unique opportunity to participate in a photo contest organized by the Rijksmuseum in the Netherlands this year. This competition is open to high school students and vocational school students, offering them the chance to showcase their creativity and photography talent. The Rijksmuseum …
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In the week of January 15-19, 2024, Ms. Shawna Carter from SJPI in Barbados undertook a working visit sponsored by the Public Entity Saba. The objective of the visit was to establish closer collaboration and offer more tertiary education opportunities for Saba students, specifically in Barbados. The primary target audience …
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This week, Chief of Korps Politie Caribisch Nederland (KPCN) Alwyn Braaf visited Saba together with Head of Investigations Steven Senior. On Tuesday the 23rd of January, Alwyn Braaf met with the Island Council on invitation by Island Governor Jonathan Johnson. Braaf listened to the concerns and questions of the Island …
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Dear Editor, I am writing this letter anonymously to bring attention to the alarming issues surrounding the current state of affairs at Saba Comprehensive School and Sacred Heart School on Saba. It is with a heavy heart that I express my concerns about the apparent lack of oversight from the …
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Dear Editor, In the heart of Saba, a pressing concern grips the community as the education system faces tumultuous times. Over the past two months, Sacred Heart School and Saba Comprehensive School have witnessed disruptions due to the negligence of the now-resigned School Boards Executive Director. However, his lingering influence …
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