Diver Dies Off Coast of Saba

The KPCN reports that on Wednesday, June 11th, at approximately 9:30 AM, the central control room received a report of a diver who had fallen ill near Saba. Police and ambulance services were immediately dispatched to Fort Bay Harbor in anticipation of the vessel’s arrival, which was transporting the individual. …

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Slavernij Fonds (€100 Million) to Open in Mid-August

Minister of the Interior and Kingdom Relations Judith Uitermark announced on Wednesday evening during a committee debate on addressing the legacy of slavery that the €100 million Slavernij Fonds (Slavery Fund) will open in mid-August. The fund, equally distributed across three regions, will support projects aimed at raising awareness, fostering healing, …

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Temporary Closure of Black Rocks Harbor Road & Giles Quarter Trail

The Public Entity Saba informs the general public that due to recent vandalism and ongoing construction in the Giles Quarter area, Black Rocks Harbor Road and Giles Quarter Trail will be fully closed effective June 16, 2025, until further notice. This closure is necessary to: Prevent unauthorized access to active construction …

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PAHO Strengthens Public Health Collaboration in Saba

Saba hosted a productive meeting on June 11 with Dr. Vivas, PAHO Representative, to enhance public health cooperation. Discussions focused on strengthening healthcare infrastructure, promoting data-driven decision-making, and enhancing disaster resilience, with an emphasis on ensuring equitable access for small island communities. Key Highlights Introductory Session: Dr. Vivas reviewed Saba’s …

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Dutch forces to hold hurricane training on Windward Islands

Dutch military forces in the Carib­bean will carry out a hur­ricane emergency response exercise on the Windward Islands June 14-20, working closely with local safety and emergency response part­ners on St. Maarten, Saba and St. Eustatius. The goal of the training is to ensure that military personnel can be deployed …

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