Qredits Bonaire has launched a new loan programme aimed at helping micro and small businesses in Bonaire, Saba and St. Eustatius (the BES islands) adopt more sustainable practices. The so-called energy loan, available as of October 15, offers financing of up to US $50,000 at a 4.95% interest rate. The …
Read More »Fort Bay Road Fencing Repairs Completed with Long Term Solutions Being Explored
The Public Entity Saba is pleased to announce that the repairs to Fort Bay Road fencing (after the S-curve) have been completed. The project, which began in mid-September, included repairing the steel posts and steel mesh. This repair aimed to maintain the construction of the fencing before damage caused by …
Read More »Upcoming Central Committee and Island Council meetings in October
Public Notice The Central Committee of the Public Entity Saba hereby cares to inform the public that there will be a Central Committee meeting on Tuesday, October 22nd, 2024, at 2:00 pm The agenda is as follows: Opening Approval of the agenda Approval of the Minutes from …
Read More »Breast Cancer Full Moon Walk – October 17
Beautification of Entrances to Main Government Building, expected by Q1 2025
Residents of Saba can anticipate a refreshed and welcoming atmosphere around the Administration Building of the Public Entity Saba, as a beautification project is set to transform the area. Scheduled for completion by the end of the first quarter of 2025, initial improvements will begin before the end of this …
Read More »Island Express: A New Public Transportation Service for the Saban Community
The Public Entity of Saba is excited to announce the launch of the Island Express, a new public transportation service dedicated to the Saban community. Funded through additional support from the Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations (BZK), this initiative is part of a broader effort to establish an …
Read More »Island Express – Bus Schedule
Saba’s plan for a coral comeback
Saba has an exciting new initiative to restore its coral reefs. This new project, running from 2024 to 2026, will focus on reviving key species in the island’s underwater ecosystems. With a collaborative team from Saba Conservation Foundation (SCF) and Van Hall Larenstein (VHL) University of Applied Sciences, the project …
Read More »Saba receives the funds to build its Enrichment Center
The site DossierKoninkrijkszaken reports that Saba will receive a €5 million contribution from the government for the construction of an Enrichment Center, aimed at revitalizing the village of St. Johns. This funding is part of the fifth tranche of the Region Deals initiative. The Enrichment Center will offer programs in …
Read More »World Mental Health Day – Research Findings on Mental Health and Safety on Saba
On behalf of the Public Health & Sports Department and the Department of Public Order and Safety, Het Onderzoekshuis conducted social marketing research to gain deeper insights into the perceptions, challenges, and needs surrounding mental health and safety on Saba. Researchers spent a week on Saba, conducting interviews with over …
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