Jessica R. Besselink is the new Principal of the Saba Comprehensive School (SCS) per January 1, 2023. Besselink, who originally hails from Aruba, is an enthusiastic professional educator and expert in multilingual classrooms, with over 20 years of successful experience in diverse schools in the Netherlands and Aruba. Besselink described herself as …
Read More »State Secretary Uslu visited Saba
State Secretary of Culture and Media Günay Uslu visited Saba on Tuesday, January 10. The State Secretary and her delegation arrived on the last flight on Sunday, January 9 and started her official program the next morning with a meeting with the Executive Council, followed by a meeting with the …
Read More »Saba, Statia at Vacation Fair
A blue sea, white beaches, colourful architecture and lush tropical plants. The Caribbean destinations are clearly visible at the Vacation Fair at the Jaarbeurs in Utrecht this week, with the presence of Curaçao, St. Eustatius and Saba. St. Eustatius and Saba are sharing a booth, located next to the bigger …
Read More »Free hospitality training for residents Saba and Sint Eustatius
Residents of Saba and St. Eustatius can register for various free hospitality training programs. By following the hospitality training program the chances of getting a good job and growing in the hospitality and tourism sector will increase. The training is provided by the National Institute for Professional Advancement (NIPA) and …
Read More »Police chief Rosales bids farewell to Statia, Saba
The chief of police of the Caribbean Netherlands Police Force KPCN José Rosales recently said goodbye to his colleagues in Saba and St. Eustatius. During the farewell event on both islands, Rosales thanked his colleagues for their good cooperation during the past years. In Saba, Rosales received a gift as …
Read More »Council of State delegation visits Saba
A delegation of the Council of State, headed by Vice-President Thom de Graaf, visited Saba on Sunday, January 8. The delegation visited several projects and met with the Island Council and the Executive Council. The delegation arrived on the first flight and was welcomed by Island Governor Jonathan Johnson and …
Read More »2023: Minimum wages and premium percentage social security
Summay: As of 1 January 2023, the cabinet will increase the minimum wage for Bonaire by 18.2 percent, for Saba by 15 percent and St Eustatius by 14.3 percent. This gives employees who earn the minimum wage about 180 dollars a month. For a worker of 21 years or older, …
Read More »Commissioner Zagers shares positive message for 2023
Optimistic about what the future holds for Saba with a higher income for many and multiple investments in the island’s development, Commissioner Bruce Zagers shared a positive message for 2023. Per January 1, 2023, the minimum wage for Saba will be increased by 15% and the old age pension will …
Read More »Police report of the 30th of December 2022 until the 6th of January 2023
Collision On Monday the 2nd of January, a one-sided collision took place on Saba. The driver of the car probably lost control of the steering wheel, causing the car to crash into the wall in several places. The driver of the car was taken to the hospital by a private …
Read More »Visit of State Secretary Uslu to Caribbean part of kingdom
State Secretary Gunay Uslu (Culture) will visit the Caribbean part of the Kingdom from the 9th to the 17th of January. The trip will focus on cultural cooperation, libraries and heritage. There is also attention for the slavery past. Recently, Uslu announced an investment of several millions in the libraries …
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