From 2024 onwards, the central government will allocate €8.6 million annually to improve the ability of Bonaire, Saba and St. Eustatius to properly carry out their tasks as public entities. This is stated in the Spring Memorandum 2024 that has been sent to the Senate and the Second Chamber. In …
Read More »Youth Art Mural Project has commenced at Well’s Bay Road.
The Executive Council of the Public Entity Saba would like to inform the public of the following: The Youth Art Mural Project commenced on April 15th, 2024 at Well’s Bay Road. The location of the mural will be on the large wall at the entrance of the road leading to …
Read More »Saba Lace tradition showcased during Art Month
On Thursday April 4th, 2024, several individuals took part in a Saba Lace workshop, hosted by Peggy Barnes and organized by the Tourism Bureau, as part of the Saba Art Month 2024. Ms. Peggy Barnes is known for her extensive work with Saba lace as she started from the young …
Read More »“Better than we” is Dr. Ryan Espersen’s Book on Saba’s history
“Better than we” is Ryan Espersen’s PhD thesis that aims to understand the materiality of Saba’s ideological landscape during its pre-emancipation colonial period. This is accomplished by understanding the dialectics, or inseparable relationships, between Saba’s geography, locally situated ideologies of class, race, and gender in Saba’s social environment, and the …
Read More »Saba, Sint Maarten, Sint Eustatius Unite for Inaugural SSS School Games
Saba, Sint Maarten, Sint Eustatius: The islands of Saba, Sint Maarten, and Sint Eustatius are thrilled to announce the launch of the inaugural SSS School Games, aimed at fostering youth engagement in sports and promoting social interaction among students across the three islands. The SSS School Games will feature a …
Read More »Public Entity Saba slated to receive SAR boat in 2025
Public Entity Saba is set to receive a Search and Rescue (SAR) Boat during the first half of 2025 to be used in the process of finding and rescuing people who are in distress on or in the water, such as in the case of vessel collision, passengers going overboard …
Read More »Meet Governor Jonathan Johnson as Saba Tourist Guide
When journalist Ferry Floor visited Saba he was shown around by Governor Jonathan Johnson. They explored the hidden treasures of this enchanting island, from majestic mountains to breathtaking dive sites. Enjoy
Read More »Saba Prepares for Rollout of Healthcare Card
On Wednesday, March 13th, 2024, Commissioner of Health, Eviton Heyliger met with representatives from Zorg & Jeugd Caribisch Nederland (ZJCN) – at the Government Administration Building for the official presentation of the new healthcare card for residents of the Caribbean Netherlands. Also present at the occasion were representatives of the …
Read More »Saba attends IPDC conference to develop climate adaptation plan
At the end of March, representatives of the Public Entity Saba (PES) attended the 2024 conference for the International Panel for Deltas, Coastal Areas and Islands (IPDC) in the Netherlands as part of the process to develop a climate adaptation plan for Saba. Over 100 representatives from 13 different countries, …
Read More »SZW invites parents to apply for child benefits
The Social Affairs and Employment SZW Unit of the National Office for the Caribbean Netherlands RCN is temporarily extending its opening hours and campaigning for child benefits applications. All parents and guardians in the Caribbean Netherlands are entitled to child benefits. Child benefit is US $225 per month per child …
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