The Bottom, Saba -According to information from the Government Information Service, there will be a campaign this year to prevent under-age drinking during the Carnival. According to the press release sent out, it is important to ensure that everyone can enjoy the event and is at the same time aware of potential hazards. This year… [Read more]
Last piece of stranded Motor Yacht Elsa removed
The Bottom, Saba- On July 11th, the salvage company Koole-Mammoet, hired by Rijkswaterstaat, removed the last significant piece of the Elsa from our shore. Between July 11th and July 14th, the salvage company removed pieces of debris from the beach and the seabed. On Saturday, July 15th Saba Conservation Foundation made their final inspection of… [Read more]
Much interest in “opportunities for all children” subsidy scheme
Kralendijk- As of 2017 the Dutch Cabinet has made 1 million euro extra a year available to give all children on Bonaire, Saba and St. Eustatius opportunities. In total 550.000 euros was made available for Bonaire, 250.000 euros for St. Eustatius and 200.000 euros for Saba. In 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021 there will be… [Read more]
KPCN cordially invites the community of Saba to a Town Hall meeting
Korps Politie Caribisch Nederland – KPCN cordially invites the community of Saba to a Town Hall meeting. During this event police and relevant stakeholders will highlight the safety, security and health requirements for Saba Carnival 2017. They will also provide follow-up to some of the issues discussed during the February meeting. Date : Thursday July 13th,… [Read more]
Saba explores innovative mosquito control
The Bottom, Saba – The Executive Council of Saba says they remains dedicated to looking into all possibilities to eradicate the threat that the Aedes Aegypti mosquito poses on Saba. Today, Thursday, July 6th, a thorough risk assessment of an innovative mosquito control method, requested by Saba, was published. The RIVM (Rijksinstituut voor Volksgezondheid en… [Read more]
Saba hosts annual Public Health workshop
The Bottom, Saba -Last week over 25 Public Health professionals, Vector Control Specialists, Laboratory Microbiologists and Health Policy advisors from St. Maarten, Curacao, Bonaire, St Eustatius, Saba and the RIVM came together on Saba for the annual meeting on the International Health regulations (IHR). The IHR are a set of agreements between countries and islands… [Read more]
Saba’s Airport receives award for Most Scenic Airport Landing
The Bottom, Saba – Last week during the aviation conference on Sint Maarten, Commissioner of Tourism Bruce Zagers and Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport Manager Maegan Hassell, were presented the award for the world’s “Most Scenic Airport Landing” by CEO of PrivateFly, Adam Twidell. Earlier in the year, PrivateFly held a month-long competition where voters could… [Read more]
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