Due to the amendment to legislation for the Chamber of Commerce and the Commercial Registry, registration fees, as well as an annual contribution, have changed. By Law, both fees are determined by the legal form and not by the invested capital anymore. Registration Fees and Annual contribution as of January …
Read More »Public service contract ensures connectivity between islands
The two-year Public Service Obligation (PSO) between the Makana ferry operator and the Public Entities Saba and St. Eustatius ensures that connectivity and service level between St. Maarten, St. Eustatius and Saba are maintained. The ferry operator Blues & Blues from Anguilla has signed a public service contract with the …
Read More »Higher max rates for lights, drinking water in Bonaire, Saba and Statia
The maximum rates for the production and distribution of electricity and drinking water in Bonaire, Saba, and St. Eustatius will increase effective January 1, 2022. This increase is mainly due to the fact that the price of oil needed to produce electricity and drinking water has risen sharply. The Netherlands …
Read More »Statia will open up on Jan 3rd despite the risk of deaths
BES-Reporter writes that the Public Entity St. Eustatius will introduce its long-term COVID-19 strategy on January 3rd, 2022 by further opening up its borders and having a less strict entry policy in place. This is needed to recover the economy and the tourism sector to avoid an economic crisis in …
Read More »Survey for the the need to construct middle-class homes
PCN is considering the possibility to support the construction of middle-class homes on Saba. Your Voice is important to us. Please complete the survey (scan QR code) and tell us what you need. Here are the details: Survey Saba: https://form.jotform.com/213353424865861 Open: 16 December 2021 | Close: 31 January 2022
Read More »Police report of Friday, 17th of December until Monday, 20th of December 2021
Collision on the Peak Road At about 6:15 PM on Sunday, 19th of December, a two-car collision occurred on the Peak Road on Saba. Car 1 was headed towards Windwardside, car 2 was headed towards The Bottom. When car 2 drove past car 1, it was too much on the …
Read More »Posthumous honor for Saba-born Jewish nurse Thelma Polak
Thelma Esther Polak, the Saba-born Jewish nurse who was murdered at concentration camp Sobibor in 1943, was honored posthumously on Sunday, December 19 with the unveiling of a plaque in her commemoration at the World War II memorial site in The Bottom. Organized by Judith Meijer, in daily life Director …
Read More »Makana Ferry: Two-day pause due to mechanical issue, back-up vessel on the way
On Sunday, December 19, 2021 the MV Makana encountered a mechanical issue that caused the cancellation of all Saba and Statia routes. According to Captain Dwayne Hodge, the output flange failed. The part is being sourced and mechanical technicians are on standby to make the repair. Meanwhile in Anguilla, the …
Read More »Launch of renewed website Politiecn.com
With great pride and satisfaction, the Dutch Caribbean Police Force (Korps Politie Caribisch Nederland, KPCN) is launching the renewed Police CN website today. In addition to a new look & feel, the renewed website offers even more options for getting in touch with the police and the possibility to highlight …
Read More »Saba played a major role in Dec. 14 sea rescue
In response to a press release that the Dutch Caribbean Coast Guard issued on Tuesday, December 14 about the sea rescue close to Saba, Island Governor Jonathan Johnson added that Saba played a major role in bringing the yacht, with onboard 27 persons, to safety. On Tuesday morning before 5:00 …
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