By René Zwart The Hague – The Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management will shortly publish the results of the investigation into the possibilities of improving flight connections between Bonaire and Curaçao and between the Windward Islands and at the same time making them more affordable. A ‘connectivity expert group’ is at work under the… [Read more]
Two Suspects Saba Convicted for Soft Drugs Posession
The Bottom, Saba- Two men were on trial yesterday, Tuesday August 13, 2019 on Saba for possession of soft drugs. Both suspects have previously been convicted for possession of drugs. Pursuant to the Law of Opium 1960 BES, possession of marijuana is punishable regardless of the purpose for which it is used. Drug use by… [Read more]
SABA adapts pilot to communicate with other Caribbean islands in disasters
Saba – The Public Entity Saba on Thursday, August 1, started a pilot on information management during crises with the Ministry of Justice and Safety. Reliable and fast exchange of information with the ministries in the Netherlands is critical in cases of disaster. The pilot will give disaster management colleagues in the Netherlands a general,… [Read more]
Saban Fire Man Passes Away after Tragic Accident
The Bottom, Saba- According to information from the RCN Communications Department, a member of the Fire Brigade in Saba has lost his life in a tragic accident. The BES-reporter understands that the deceased person is fire man Reid Barnes. The accident did not take place in the line of duty. The BKCN says to be… [Read more]
Renovation Starts at Saba’s Sacred Heart School
The Bottom, Saba -Under the responsibility of the Public Entity Saba, extensive renovations have started at the Sacred Heart School (SHS). In addition, the construction of the new parking lot in the back of the schools in St. John’s has resumed. The school yard of SHS is being resurfaced. The contractor Saba Roads already took… [Read more]
Biodegradable products for carnival
SABA— On July 15, the Public Entity Saba, represented by Island Governor Jonathan Johnson and the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management, represented by State Secretary Stientje van Veldhoven signed a declaration of intention to start the phasing out of single-use plastics next year. Therefore, introducing biodegradable products in the upcoming festivities. The Public Entity… [Read more]
Bonaire Sees Highest Q2 Inflation of 3 BES-islands
Kralendijk- In the second quarter of 2019, consumer goods and services on Bonaire were 1.1 percent more expensive than one year before. In the first quarter, consumers paid 0.7 percent more than in the same period last year. Prices also rose on St Eustatius and Saba, by 0.4 percent and 0.5 percent year-on-year respectively. This… [Read more]
Saban Grandmother & Granddaughter Duo Present their Books
The Bottom, Saba- Last Friday, July 12, saw a unique event taking place in the Queen Wilhelmina Library with a duo presentation by Carmen Simmons and Lysanne Charles of their books. Simmons celebrated the second edition of her book “The Life of Carmen Simmons, Memoires of a Small Island Girl,” while Charles presented her new… [Read more]
State Secretary Van Veldhoven Arrives on Saba
The Bottom, Saba -State Secretary of Infrastructure and Water Management Stientje van Veldhoven arrived on Saba on Sunday afternoon July 14. Island Governor Jonathan Johnson and Island Secretary Tim Muller welcomed the State Secretary and her delegation at the Juancho Yrausquin Airport. Outside the airport building, Van Veldhoven received an explanation of the Solar Park… [Read more]
Saba Government Purchases Boat Trailer
The Bottom, Saba- The Public Entity Saba has purchased a large hydraulic boat trailer in order to facilitate the lifting of vessels out of the water and their transport at Fort Bay harbor. The trailer was bought for several reasons. Firstly, because all local boats fit on this trailer, it will save the already very… [Read more]
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