It is almost election day. But still, I would like t take the opportunity to inform eligible voters on Saba about a young political party. The name of the party is Ubuntu Connected Front (UCF), List 29. I, Petra Ploeg, am #12 on the list. UCF dedicates the most attention …
Read More »Information material on protected species (CITES) developed for the Caribbean Netherlands
Information material on regulations on the International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Flora and Fauna in the wild (also known as the CITES Convention) has been developed for residents and tourists in Bonaire, Saba, and St. Eustatius. Posters, signs, and brochures have been made in four languages (Dutch, English, …
Read More »SHCF starts renovation of the Laboratory
With great enthusiasm, we are happy to announce that preparations for the much-needed renovation of our Laboratory will be underway starting Monday, March 15, 2021. Work on the Laboratory is projected to commence as early as April 2021 and we would like to inform you of the changes that will …
Read More »Island Governor Jonathan Johnson casts his vote
The Island Governor casting his vote for the Second Chamber elections.
Read More »Polling station open, students observe elections
The polling station at the Fire Station in The Bottom opened on Monday morning. Eligible Sabans, 907 persons in total, can cast their vote for the Second Chamber elections at this location on Monday, March 15, Tuesday, March 16, and Wednesday, March 17. On Wednesday, the second polling station will …
Read More »Start assisted living for young people in the Caribbean Netherlands
In a recent study into the problems of young adults in the Caribbean Netherlands, the importance of care services for vulnerable young people becomes apparent. Especially the combination of housing and extra guidance is essential for being able to take the step to adulthood. This is why Care and Youth …
Read More »Scooter stolen
Police report of Friday, March 12th until Monday, March 15th 2021 Between Saturday, March 13th around 11.35 p.m. and Sunday, March 14th , strangers stole a black scooter of the Yamaha brand. The scooter was parked at a bar at Under the Hill on Saba. The case is under investigation. …
Read More »Island Governor Jonathan Johnson encourages everyone to vote
All eligible voters to cast their vote in the Second Chamber elections on March 15, 16, and 17. “The Second Chamber is very important, even though it is far away. The Second Chamber takes decisions that affect us here on Saba.” People are asked to bring their voting card and …
Read More »Vacancy for a Primary School Director on Saba (1,0 fte)
Our organization and school Stichting Katholiek Onderwijs Saba (SKOSaba) has been the only primary school education organization on the island of Saba offering inclusive education. It is the only primary school for this small English-speaking island with a catholic background, but we are open to other denominations. We currently cater …
Read More »Saba receives US $1 million in additional funding
The Public Entity Saba receives a one-time amount of US $1 million from the Dutch Government. State Secretary of Home Affairs and Kingdom Relations Raymond Knops wants add the monies in 2021 to the free allowance, allowing Saba to take its own decision on how to spend these funds, he …
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