Saba has been experiencing power outages since last November, which has heightened concerns within the community. The island saw five back-to-back outages early Tuesday morning, which escalated the frustration of one resident in particular. Verna Robinson-Simmons has been a victim of air and noise pollution caused by the fumes and vibrations …
Read More »Premiere of the documentary on contemporary Caribbean architecture: Kombiná Saba – February 5
Premiere Kombiná Saba The architects of Lyongo are thrilled to announce the premiere of their documentary Kombiná. The audience will explore unique locations such as the Green Flash House, the Fire Station and Saba Comprehensive School. They also captured footage at the villa construction sites, Captain’s Quarters, and the local …
Read More »Program for the removal of free-roaming livestock will end on January 31st -updated
Update There appears to be some confusion due to the title above, as people think that the entire program for free roaming livestock will be ended, when it is actually only the bounty program that ends on Jan 31st. This means that local hunters will no longer be compensated for …
Read More »Progress in Erosion Control and Vegetation Recovery on Saba
The NEPP (Nature and Environment Policy Plan) team, in collaboration with key stakeholders, has made significant strides in reducing erosion and promoting vegetation recovery on Saba. Notable progress is visible in areas like Giles Quarter, where tree saplings are now successfully emerging. Historically, overgrazing by free-roaming livestock, particularly goats, prevented …
Read More »BONAIRE: MOVING FORWARD ON COOPERATION, WITH OR WITHOUT SABA
After a year of discussions, the island councils of Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba have yet to reach an agreement on a cooperation arrangement. A majority in Bonaire’s island council now supports moving forward with a settlement, even if it excludes Saba, as revealed in documents published on the website …
Read More »Police report of Monday, January 6th until Monday, January 13th 2025
Driving under the influence arrest On Friday, the 10th of January, around 6 PM a 35-year-old woman with the initials A.C.G. was arrested on the Upper Road on Saba for driving under the influence of alcohol. The suspect crashed a service vehicle into a parked pickup on the said street. …
Read More »Reforestation project transfers saplings to the hydroponics farm
Since the start of the new year, the Public Entity’s reforestation team has been busy relocating saplings from the nursery at the Agriculture Station to a second site at the hydroponics farm in Rendezvous. Over 500 saplings have been moved using the project vehicle, creating space at the original nursery …
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Secco retires, diocese now led by archbishop
Bishop Luis Secco (77) has retired. The Diocese of Willemstad will be led by Archbishop Jason Gordon of the Archdiocese of Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, during the transition period until a successor is named. The Vatican has appointed Gordon as apostolic administrator. Secco has officially been Bishop of …
Read More »Major Changes to Deposit Guarantee Scheme for the Caribbean Netherlands Effective January 1, 2025
Effective January 1, 2025, significant enhancements have been made to the Deposit Guarantee Scheme for the Caribbean Netherlands (DGS BES). These updates include an increased coverage limit, the removal of residency requirements, and the introduction of a funding mechanism. The changes aim to bolster financial stability and enhance consumer protection. …
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