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Good start for local thrift shop Saba Red Cross

Being committed to sustainability, the Saba Red Cross last year started the first thrift shop on the island. Slightly used clothing and other items are given a second life via this charity initiative. The thrift shop is located at the Red Cross building in the Windwardside. Saba, known as a …

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Successful second edition of the Coast Guard Recruitment Day

The Dutch Caribbean Coast Guard would like to thank the community of St. Maarten for attending the second edition of the recruitment day held last Saturday. For the day, the Coast Guard opened her doors to all St. Maarten youngsters interested in becoming a Coast Guard officer. Many youngsters with …

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Collaboration vocational education Saba – St. Maarten

On Friday, March 19, the school board of the Saba Comprehensive School (SCS), the Saba Educational Foundation (SEF), and the National Institute of Professional Advancement (NIPA) of St. Maarten signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to further their collaboration in vocational education. The MoU seeks to enhance the development of …

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Anti-bullying campaign at Sacred Heart School

Saba’s Sacred Heart School hosted an anti-bullying week From Monday, March 15 through Friday, March 19 for all classes, facilitated by the Mentorship Program participants. Bullying is on the rise now within today’s youth. In some instances, it can result in some dire consequences, which makes it a concerning matter …

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Saba receives second batch, vaccination starts Monday

Saba received the second batch of the Moderna vaccines on Friday, March 19. The second round of vaccinations will start this Monday, March 22. “We are proud of the large number of people who came out during the first round to take their vaccination, and we are encouraging everyone to …

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Give feedback on the Second Chamber Election

Give your opinion! Participate in the survey Second Chamber Election in the Caribbean Netherlands 2021 and have a chance to win a $250 USD grocery coupon. Prior to the election, RCN (Rijksdienst Caribisch Nederland) held a campaign to inform you about the election. The RCN would like to know what …

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Coast Guard is recruiting new officers

The Dutch Caribbean Coast Guard is recruiting youngsters to become Coast Guard officers during their upcoming recruitment day. The event will be held on Saturday, March 20, 2021, from 10 AM until 1 PM at the Coast Guard substation in Simpson Bay. Those who wish to apply for a job …

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Higher turn-out on Saba – CDA received most votes

A total of 446 valid votes were cast during the Second Chamber elections on Saba on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Raymond Knops (CDA) was the biggest vote-getter with 180 votes. The only candidate from Saba in these elections, Lysanne Charles (BIJ1) amassed 105 votes. The elections went well. “I am …

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Saba Legal Desk started back on March 1

The Saba Legal Desk has started back on March 1, 2021. Initially, the Legal Desk will function mostly digital, but when the policy to enter Saba changes per May 1, Nathalie Tackling will again come to the island for in-person consultations. The funding for the Legal Desk, which still comes …

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Second vaccination round: March 22- March 29

From March 22nd until March 29th we will get #vaccinated for Saba again! The public is invited to come to the Eugenius Johnson Center in Windwardside at the same day and time as your first round appointment. Remember to bring your vaccination card and a valid ID. Persons who got vaccinated …

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