Saba Electric Company (SEC) has been experiencing a minimum of one power outage per week since April 7. The outages are caused primarily by the inadvertent shutdown of the battery energy storage system (BESS), when carrying most of the island’s load. “These incidents are extremely concerning to us as we …
Read More »Police report of Friday the 12th of May until Monday the 15th of May 2023
Arrest on Saba On Friday, the 12th of May, a man was arrested on Samuel A. Charles Street on Saba in the late afternoon hours. The suspect was engaged in an altercation with a group of men present there. Upon the patrol’s arrival, the suspect began scolding and insulting the …
Read More »Various diplomas and certificates awarded to fire brigade employees on Saba, St. Eustatius and Bonaire
Every year, employees of the Dutch Caribbean Fire Brigade (BKCN) attend training and educational courses to keep their knowledge and skills up to date. Four employees from the Saba branch recently successfully completed the driver pump operator training. This training prepares firefighters to drive the fire truck and operate the …
Read More »DCNA’s Big Live Nature Quiz—Winners in the Dutch Caribbean
On May 13th 2023, the Dutch Caribbean Nature Alliance (DCNA) hosted its Big Live Nature Quiz for residents on Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao, Saba, St. Eustatius, and St. Maarten. A total of 164 individuals in teams consisting of 1-4 persons participated in the online, live and interactive quiz. After many exciting …
Read More »InvestEU: EIF and Qredits sign agreement to unlock €100 million for Dutch micro-entrepreneurs
Leading Dutch microfinance provider Qredits has signed a new guarantee agreement with the European Investment Fund (EIF) to provide at least €100 million in financing to Dutch micro-entrepreneurs. The transaction is backed by the Social Investment and Skills window of the European Union’s InvestEU programme and is expected to reach …
Read More »Nordic Scout Team assesses the island’s suitability for hosting roller ski races
During the week of May 15th to May 19th, a Nordic ski scout team will be present on the island. The team will be conducting activities that include walking Saba’s roads and testing roller skiing. Please be advised of the scout team and the pilot vehicles that will be leading or …
Read More »Second chamber enquires about Kingdom Conference
The Dutch Second Chamber of Parliament wants to know when the Kingdom Conference will go ahead. The Second Chamber’s Permanent Committee for Kingdom Relations asked Dutch State Secretary for Kingdom Relations and Digitisation Alexandra van Huffelen for an update on the organising of the Kingdom Conference this year. The Second …
Read More »Call for applicants for the OCT Youth Network
The Overseas Countries and Territories (OCT) Youth Network offers young people an exciting opportunity to embark on a one-year learning path, discover the EU-OCT Partnership and the functioning of the European Institutions, and network with like-minded young people from other OCTs. This is to inform you that the European Union has …
Read More »The Committee Social Minimum Caribbean Netherlands visits Saba, St. Eustatius and Bonaire
The Committee Social Minimum Caribbean Netherlands started its activities on the 1st of March 2023. Over the past week, the eight committee members have been part of a working visit to Saba and St. Eustatius. The committee will be on a working visit to Bonaire between the 15th and 17th …
Read More »The Financial Supervision Board commented on Saba’s financial results 2023-1Q
The Financial Supervision Board (CFT) commented on the financial management of Saba’s government. They concluded that the financial result for the first quarter is in line with the budget. However, the Board advises the Island Council to keep a close eye on the income from accommodation tax and building fees, …
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