The official site visit as part of the tender procedure for the construction of Black Rocks Harbor took place on January 31, 2024. The high attendance of twenty representatives from ten different contracting companies from the Caribbean, North America, and Europe shows that several contractors are interested in building Saba’s …
Read More »Start internet consultation regulation social initiatives slavery past
The internet consultation for the regulation of social initiatives is now online. The regulation that goes into internet consultation aims at supporting social initiatives in the European Netherlands that contribute to the awareness, recognition, commemoration, or continued effect of the Trans-Atlantic slavery past. Starting February 16th, people can respond to …
Read More »Police report of Friday, February 9th until Friday, February 16th 2024
Planned traffic control on the Lambert Hassell Road In the morning hours of Wednesday, February 14th a planned traffic control was held on the Lambert Hassell Road on Saba. During this control, a total of 40 vehicles were stopped for a check, including 1 scooter. All documents were in order. …
Read More »Sign-up for Composting Workshop: February 24
Learn from Sam Frederick how to turn food scraps into rich soil by working with nature. You can reduce waste and create nutrient-rich soil for your home garden with minimal effort by creating an efficient composting system. Sam will be demonstrating the basics of compost making, the dos and don’ts, …
Read More »The delegation of the First Chambers visited Saba
On Sunday, February 11, 2024, the First Chamber arrived on Saba with a delegation of 17 members. The purpose of the visit was to get an understanding of the many issues that the population of the island faces but also to gain insight into what could be done from their …
Read More »On-the-job training in professional goat butchering
This week marks the beginning of a new learning opportunity on Saba as a professional butcher started working alongside a team of local enthusiasts eager to refine their skills. Butcher Herman ter Weele will provide on-the-job training in professional goat butchering, enabling the local team to master the craft of …
Read More »Road tax must be paid before March 1st
Road Tax 2024 ALL MOTOR VEHICLES MUST CARRY THE DARK GREEN STICKER BY MARCH 1st, 2024! ALL MOTOR VEHICLES MUST CARRY THE TURQUOISE STICKER BY JULY 1st, 2024! PROOF OF VALID INSURANCE IS REQUIRED FOR PURCHASE! GIS
Read More »Saba to get 5.4 million euros to improve quality of life
St. Eustatius and Saba will be receiving a financial stimulus of fifteen million euros from the so-called “region deals” — equivalent to more than US $16 million. This was announced during the recent Kingdom Council of Ministers on Friday, February 9. In total, 22 Dutch regions will receive funds to …
Read More »Delegation of the First Chamber visits Caribbean Netherlands
Members of the Permanent Committee for Kingdom Relations KOREL of the First Chamber of the Dutch Parliament are visiting the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom February 9-19. The senators arrive in St. Maarten tonight, Monday evening. The senators visit Aruba, Curacao, St. Maarten, Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba to learn …
Read More »Intensified hunting activities on free-roaming goats scheduled February 14th to 25th
The Public Entity wishes to inform the general public about intensified hunting activities scheduled to take place from February 14th to 25th. During this period, external hunters will be joining local hunters to assist in the removal of free-roaming goats from the island. Hunting operations will be conducted within designated …
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