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Statia’s School Transportation improved with new buses

Apr 12, 2021 reporter 363 0

Oranjestad, St. Eustatius - At the start of the first quarter 2021, the Public Entity St. Eustatius completed the purchase of two new school buses. They will be used primarily for the transportation of students attending the primary schools. The buses are now ready for use. Through the budget amendment of the first quarter 2020, the Public Entity provided the necessary finances to purchase the long awaiting buses. The two white Hyundai … [Read more] about Statia’s School Transportation improved with new buses

Bonaire Government wants to better direct Cruise Tourism Flow

Apr 10, 2021 reporter 524 0

Kralendijk- The Government of Bonaire wants to better regulate the flow of cruise ships and cruise passengers arrival, as part of the Tourism Recovery Plan. According to the plan, the idea to better regulate cruise ship tourism fits within recommendations … [Read more] about Bonaire Government wants to better direct Cruise Tourism Flow

Assistance for Saba’s goat owners

Apr 08, 2021 reporter 240 0

The Bottom, Saba - The Public Entity Saba is cognizant of the challenges that owners of free-roaming goats face in the transition process of the goat control project, and will therefore provide additional forms of assistance to help goat owners remove and/or … [Read more] about Assistance for Saba’s goat owners

Groundbreaking for Assisted Living Homes Statia

Apr 07, 2021 reporter 275 0

Oranjestad, St. Eustatius- On Wednesday morning the groundbreaking for the first building of assisted living and emergency homes took place in Lodi, St. Eustatius. Deputy Government Commissioner Alida Francis was joined by Carol Jack, Director Social Domain, … [Read more] about Groundbreaking for Assisted Living Homes Statia

Saba Business Association voices Concerns about slow IND Procedures

Apr 07, 2021 reporter 334 0

The Bottom, Saba - Recently the Saba Business Association (SBA) held a meeting with the Executive Council regarding several issues. One of the concerns of the SBA is the continued slow procedure of the IND pertaining to hiring personnel from abroad. With … [Read more] about Saba Business Association voices Concerns about slow IND Procedures

Saba Business Association discusses entry policies with Executive Council

Apr 06, 2021 reporter 369 0

The Bottom, Saba - Recently the Saba Business Association (SBA) held a meeting with the Executive Council regarding matters pertaining to entry policies and protocols. According to the latest figures, a total of 1297 persons were vaccinated on Saba and … [Read more] about Saba Business Association discusses entry policies with Executive Council

Van Rij Explains Move in Audio Message to Statian Residents

Apr 04, 2021 reporter 291 1

Oranjestad, St. Eustatius- In a taped audio message Government Commisioner Marnix van Rij wished residents on the island a happy Easter, and provided some information about his impending return to the Netherlands to take up a new task at his CDA party. … [Read more] about Van Rij Explains Move in Audio Message to Statian Residents

Marnix Van Rij to Leave Statia to Lead Dutch CDA-party

Apr 03, 2021 reporter 765 0

Oranjestad, St. Eustatius- Government Commissioner Marnix van Rij will leave St. Eustatius on the short term to become interim-president of his Christian Democratic CDA party in The Netherlands. The party is in a bit of a disarray now that the dissident … [Read more] about Marnix Van Rij to Leave Statia to Lead Dutch CDA-party

Statia Government to Continue Removal of Roaming Animals

Apr 02, 2021 reporter 337 0

Oranjestad, St. Eustatius- The Government of St. Eustatius will continue to address the issue of roaming animals on the island. In an ad, Government warns that as of April 6th the removal by the Directorate of Economy, Nature and Infrastructure of roaming … [Read more] about Statia Government to Continue Removal of Roaming Animals

New KNMI monitoring Saba station to be installed with assistance Defense

Apr 01, 2021 reporter 275 0

The Bottom, Saba - The Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute KNMI will be installing new monitoring equipment on Saba’s remote Northern part. On the request of local authorities, Dutch Defense in the Caribbean will provide assistance with the logistics. … [Read more] about New KNMI monitoring Saba station to be installed with assistance Defense

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