The Public Entity Saba would like to inform the public of the following: Extension of Backyard Farming, Animal Husbandry & Fisheries Pilot The Public Entity announces an extension of the Backyard Farming, Animal Husbandry, and Fisheries pilots until the end of September. Participants can continue to submit reimbursement requests up …

President of the Saba Carnival Committee Joelyn Robinson on Thursday, July 20, presented the 2023 Carnival Poster to Commissioner of Culture Eviton Heyliger. This year’s theme is “Fete and Lime”. The slogan came from Billie Jean Rodriguez. The poster was designed by Cheyenne Hassell. Carnival starts on Sunday, July 23 …

The Public Entity Saba has taken the initiative to replenish the sand on the beach and playground in Cove Bay. Part of the project is to build a wall along the shoreline to protect the sand on the beach. The cargo ship Orion will bring 30 bags at a time …

In Q2 2023, consumer goods and services on Bonaire were 4.6 percent more expensive than one year previously. Inflation stood at 4.5 percent in the previous quarter. On St Eustatius, prices rose by 3.3 percent year-on-year in Q2; the price rise was 8.0 percent in Q1. On Saba, inflation stood …

The Youth Environmental Leadership Program (YELP) on Saba recently wrapped up its summer teen program whereby a small group of youngsters completed a PADI Project Aware Coral Restoration course. Last year the youth project prepared them to dive with scientists at the annual Sea & Learn on Saba program in …

WolBES (the Public Entities Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba Act) and FinBES (the Public Entities Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba Finances Act) have existed since 10/10/10. The purpose of the proposed amendments is to further improve administrative and financial relations between the European Netherlands and the public entities. The bill …

With the recent signing of the official documents at the notary to acquire a building, the Public Entity Saba set the next step in establishing a permanent shelter for domestic violence victims on the island. The Public Entity Saba on Monday, July 10 signed the deed of transfer for a …

Better career opportunities with a recognized international hospitality certificate. That is what the Hospitality Initiative project is working hard on. And with success! A total of 15 participants passed the course and received their certificates. The Ministry of Education, Culture and Science (OCW) and the National Institute for Professional Advancement …

Two motions were presented to the Island Council by Island Council Members Elsa Peterson and Vito Charles, both of the WIPM party, one motion addressing the continued urgency to establish the social minimum and a second motion on the minimum salaries of the Public Entity Saba with a cost-of-living adjustment. …

The Island Council on Thursday, July 13, approved the 2022 Year Report and the first 2023 budget amendment of the Public Entity Saba. During the Central Committee meeting one day before, Commissioner of Finance Bruce Zagers provided some background information. Saba was again able to achieve an unqualified audit opinion …