Both Saba and St. Eustatius will be putting the substantial financial stimulus from the so-called Region Deals to good use. On Saba, the five million euros will be put towards a state-of-the-art auditorium in St. John’s. St. Eustatius will use the ten million euros to restore cultural heritage and boost …

The site BES-Reporter writes that Officers from the Caribbean Netherlands Police Force (KPCN) are expressing their displeasure regarding a recent “service order” that prohibits them from carrying their service weapons during off-duty hours. Previously, officers were permitted to have their service weapons with them, even in their leisure time, and …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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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 …