On the site DossierKoninkrijksrelaties teacher Marijke Geelhoed shares with us her positive look forward to the new school year.: This time of year feels like a fresh start, much like the beginning of a new year. With the start of the school year, the holidays have come to an end, …
Read More »Representatives of the Ministry of Defense pay courtesy visit to Saba
On Friday August 23rd, representatives from the Ministry of Defense including Secretary-General, Maarten Schurink, Commander of the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee, Lieutenant General A.L.C. (Annelore) Roelofs, and Commander of the Naval Forces in the Caribbean, Commander Walter Hansen, arrived on Saba for a courtesy visit. Upon their arrival via a ship …
Read More »Public Island Council meeting on Thursday August 29th
The Island Governor of the Public Entity Saba now wants to inform the general public that there will be a Public Island Council meeting on Thursday, August 29th, 2024 at 2:00 pm at the Government Administration Building. You may also view the live stream of the public meeting on the …
Read More »Police report of Wednesday, from the 21 st of August until Friday, the 23 rd of August 2024
Arrest for Assault SABA On Thursday, the 22nd of August, around 11:25 AM, a 62-year-old man with the initials N.D.M. was arrested on Under The Hill Road on Saba for assault. The case is under investigation. KPCN
Read More »Results of Community Survey on Climate Change
Recently, the Public Entity Saba (PES) carried out an island survey to gain insight into the perspectives of residents on climate change, how they experience its impacts, the role of local government, and what is needed by island residents for them to become more involved in the fight against climate …
Read More »Saba Tourist Bureau welcomes top North American travel journalists
The Saba Tourist Bureau recently had the pleasure of hosting a select group of travel writers from top-tier North American publications. The visit, coordinated by Diamond PR, took place from August 7 to 9, and provided these writers with an immersive experience of Saba’s beauty and unique offerings. The visiting …
Read More »Saba nominated for Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards
Saba Tourist Bureau has announced Saba’s nomination for Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards in the “Islands” category, the results of which will be revealed on October 1. This nomination, says the Tourist Bureau, highlights Saba’s growing appeal as a top travel destination. In addition to this nomination, Saba Tourist …
Read More »Scheduled traffic check resulted in 2 fines
On Tuesday, the 20th of August, around 4:00 PM, officers of the Dutch Caribbean Police Force (KPCN) conducted a traffic check on Samuel A. Charles Street on Saba. During this check, 2 fines were issued. Both fines were for driving without wearing a seat belt. The KPCN urges all drivers to …
Read More »Public Central Committee meeting on Tuesday, August 27th
The Central Committee of the Public Entity Saba hereby cares to inform the general public that there will be a public Central Committee meeting on Tuesday, August 27th, 2024 at 2:00 pm The agenda is as follows: 1. Opening 2. Approval of the agenda 3. Approval of the Minutes from …
Read More »Saba’s Green Destination Success: Strengthening Its Reputation as ‘The Unspoiled Queen’
Saba has further solidified its reputation as ‘The Unspoiled Queen’ through the successful recognition of its sustainability policies and achievements by the prestigious Green Destinations Award program. This international certification promotes sustainable tourism by evaluating destinations based on environmental, socio-economic, and cultural criteria. Following an extensive preparation process, which included …
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