Update from Island Governor Jonathan Johnson, February 23. 546 vaccinated in two days. Island Governor’s address, Tuesday, February, 23rd; We are now at 546 residents vaccinated after day two. I think we are doing exceptionally well as a community as we are working together to bring new hope for …
Read More »Two Saba sports fields upgraded
~Light masts on at Johan Cruyff Court, improvements at Juliana Sports Field~ Two notable events took place to the advancement of sports on Saba on Friday, February 19, and Saturday, February 20 when the light masts at the Johan Cruyff Court were officially turned on and the upgraded Juliana Sports …
Read More »Over 60 percent fewer air passengers in the Caribbean Netherlands
In 2020, nearly 183 thousand air passengers traveled to and from the airports of the Caribbean Netherlands. This is 60 percent less than in 2019 when there were more than 457 thousand. The total number of flights (12.6 thousand) was down by over 50 percent year-on-year. Almost 88 percent of …
Read More »Update from Island Governor Jonathan Johnson, February 22. First day 260 persons vaccinated.
Today we rolled out the Moderna vaccine, and so far, 260 persons have had their first round of the covid-19 vaccine, including myself. I took it this morning along with nurse Naomi and Dr. Koen. Since taking the vaccine, I must say that I don’t feel anything different. The Public …
Read More »Public Prosecutor’s Office and SZW act against misuse of corona support
The Social Affairs and Employment Department (SZW) in the Caribbean Netherlands is investigating misuse of the support related to the corona crisis, given to companies. In seven cases provisionally, the Public Prosecutor’s Office (OM) BES proceeds to criminal prosecution. The cases relate to both the “SZW Emergency Regulation” and the …
Read More »Successful start vaccinations on Saba
Cheering and clapping sounded in the Eugenius Johnson Center, Saba’s vaccination location, after the first three persons received their vaccination against COVID-19 on Monday morning, February 22. Nurse Naomi Wilson, Island Governor Jonathan Johnson, and public health doctor Koen Hulshof were the first to be injected with the Moderna vaccine. …
Read More »SHCF explains vaccination process
From February 22nd until March 1st we will get #vaccinated for Saba. Ms. Janelie Barnes explains what you can expect when you come for your vaccine. The number for the free bus service on vaccination days is (+1 721) 527 2520 For questions about the vaccine contact the COVID-19 Vaccine …
Read More »Vaccine arrived today: February 19, 2021 (updated video)
The vaccines have arrived on Saba. Per helicopter. That is extra special, since no other island in the Dutch kingdom is getting them this way. from left: Commissioner Bruce Zagers, vaccine coordinator Tedisha Gordon, Island Governor Jonathan Johnson, public health doctor Koen Hulshof and Chris Johnson of the Dutch Representation …
Read More »Vaccines arrive today, Friday, Feb 19. Vaccination starts Monday
Today, Friday, February 19, Saba will receive 1,500 Moderna vaccines from the Netherlands. The batch will arrive per Medivac helicopter from St. Maarten. Saba requested a 100 more than the initial amount of 1,400, as many people have pre-registered and the extra vaccines are needed to ensure that the entire …
Read More »Arrest for threatening
Police report of Wednesday, February 17th until Friday, February 19th 2021 On Thursday, February 18th , a man with initials A.L.E. aged 73, was arrested on Saba for threatening. The suspect had threatened a man on Wednesday, February 17th . After questioning, the suspect was released. KPCN
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