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With fuel prices and the cost of transport continuously increasing, the energy generated from the solar parks next to the Juancho Yrausquin Airport, along with the subsidies from the Dutch Government, have prevented an even steeper increase of the electricity bills on Saba. The 2MWp solar parks of the Saba …

A delegation of the Public Entity Saba will be in the Netherlands as of next week for talks with the Dutch ministries. With the various ministries in The Hague, the delegation will be discussing a wide range of topics that are important for Saba. These topics include the free allowance, …

As Saba eased its entry requirements, more flights are being added which is positive for the island’s connectivity and an increase in the number of visitors. Windward Islands Airways International (WINAIR) is executing 5 weekly flights to Saba, two times per day, early in the morning and in the late …

A total shift to renewable energy is among humanity’s greatest challenges. In this global energy transition, wind power plays a crucial role. It is one of the most cost-efficient, abundant and environmentally friendly energy sources. But conventional wind technology is unable to exploit this resource in areas sensitive to hurricane …

The renovation of the Johan Cruyff Court in The Bottom started last week. The turf will be replaced, the field levelled and the back wall reenforced. Later this month, a delegation from Saba will be travelling to Curaçao for a sport competition organized by the Student Sport Federation Dutch Caribbean. …

The Dutch Carib­bean Police Force KPCN, together with the Nether­lands police and the Inter­national Criminal Police Organisation INTERPOL, have taken a new, major step in its international co­operation with the forging of an agreement. The agreement means that the islands of Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba are now in direct contact …

Diver passed away On Sunday, the 6th of March, around 10:30 AM., the police station received a report that a diver on a boat had become unconscious. The paramedics immediately started CPR when the victim was brought ashore. But this was without result. The victim was found to have died …

Bar and discotheque owners on Saba on Tuesday, March 8 presented a petition to Island Governor Jonathan Johnson to ban persons who fight inside and outside their establishments. The owners of bars and discotheques are fed up with the fighting inside and directly in front of their establishments. “Fighting not …

Women on Saba on Tuesday, March 8 celebrated International Women’s Day with a well-attended event at Queen’s Garden that put strong women and female entrepreneurs in the spotlight. Befitting the objective to celebrate the power of independent women, six women with their own business on Saba received an award. Verna …

Saba is gearing up for Saba Doet, the volunteer action event of the Oranje Fonds, this Friday, March 11 and Saturday, March 12. A grand total of 23 projects have been registered of which one is a double-day project. In total there are 567 spots for volunteers, which already have …