Last Friday, the 31 st of January, the diploma presentation ceremony for the class of students of the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee took place on Bonaire. The students were trained as General Investigating Officers for the Caribbean Netherlands. The diploma ceremony marked the celebratory conclusion of an intensive training program. Ceremony …
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Queen Wilhelmina Library in Saba hosted its annual spelling bee on January 9 and 10, which ended with the first-ever three-way tie for the top spot. The three winners were Amor van Oosteren (front row, right), Dekora Nicholson (front row, left) and Rayshandra Soleana (front row, centre). A total of …
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On Thursday, January 30, 2025, a delegation from De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) visited Saba to continue the ongoing dialogue on the historical legacy of the transatlantic slave trade, its modern implications, and collaborative initiatives aimed at fostering awareness and historical justice. The delegation included Cindy van Oorschot, Executive Board Member …
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The Public Entity Saba’s (PES) marked a milestone for the reforestation project by planting its first tree saplings at the inaugural reforestation site near S Corner along Fort Bay Road. Commissioner Bruce Zagers, who holds the portfolio for this project, had the honor of planting the first sapling. He was …
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Scheduled traffic check On Monday, the 27th of January, between 3 PM and 4 PM, a scheduled traffic check was held on the Samuel A. Charles Street on Saba. A total of 10 vehicles were checked during which 5 fines were issued. The fines were as follows: 3x for driving …
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The Department of Culture invites you to share your thoughts and suggestions about Saba Carnival/Saba Summer Festival. Help shape the future of one of Saba’s biggest festivals! What do you want to see at the next celebration? More cultural events? Bigger fetes? A new parade schedule? Let your voice be …
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In 2024, the Dutch Caribbean islands experienced their warmest year on record. According to the latest report, The State of Our Climate, published today by KNMI, the average annual temperature reached 28.4°C on Sint Maarten, Sint Eustatius, and Saba, and 29.1°C on Aruba, Bonaire, and Curaçao. The combination of higher …
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The official start of the two-year police training for eleven new aspiring officers of the Caribbean Netherlands Police Force KPCN and seven aspiring officers of the St. Maarten Police Force KPSM, took place on St. Maarten, on Monday, January 27, according to a press release from the KPCN. During a …
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As of today, cultural organisations and creators on Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao, Saba, Sint Eustatius and Sint Maarten can visit rijkscultuurfondsen.org. This new website serves as a clear and accessible guide to the six rijkscultuurfondsen, where grant opportunities can be found. Why rijkscultuurfondsen.org? The website was created in consultation with cultural …
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Marine litter is a global challenge, heavily impacting coastal communities like Saba. To address this, the Sea & Learn Foundation (SLF) launched “Turning Tides”, a quarterly cleanup initiative using the OSPAR methodology to preserve Saba’s environment and contribute to global marine litter data. OSPAR Methodology: A Global Standard The OSPAR …
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