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Island Council Saba passes banking motion

Sep 24, 2021 reporter 230 1

SABA - The Saba Island Council on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 adopted a motion that seeks to end the problematic banking situation for Saba residents and entrepreneurs. The motion requests the Executive Council to initiate talks with the Dutch Government to create a level playing field between the people on Saba, Bonaire and in the Netherlands with regard to banking services. Talks with The Hague should also result in the establishment of a … [Read more] about Island Council Saba passes banking motion

Saba Island Council Adopts Motion calling on establishment of Social Minimum

Sep 23, 2021 reporter 249 0

THE BOTTOM, SABA- The Island Council of Saba in their meeting of Wednesday adopted a motion to request the Government ‘formateur’ and the political leaders working on a new coalition, to ensure that the new Government establish a so-called Social Minimum. … [Read more] about Saba Island Council Adopts Motion calling on establishment of Social Minimum

Much criticism on Ferry Project Saba & Statia

Sep 19, 2021 reporter 1691 0

Oranjestad/The Bottom- While some are positive about the awarding of a contract to the Blues & Blues Ferry service, many residents are also hesitant and some disappointed about the results of the bidding. Various residents express scepticism about the … [Read more] about Much criticism on Ferry Project Saba & Statia

Saba’s Island Council visits Bonaire

Sep 17, 2021 reporter 264 0

The Bottom/Kralendijk- A delegation of the Saba Island Council paid a working visit to Bonaire earlier this month. The official four-day program included meetings with members of the Bonaire Island Council, Bonaire’s Island Governor Edison Rijna, Commissioner … [Read more] about Saba’s Island Council visits Bonaire

New swimming instructors being trained for St. Eustatius and Saba

Sep 10, 2021 reporter 516 0

The Bottom, Saba, Oranjestad, St. Eustatius - With the start of the new school season the school swimming also started again on St. Eustatius. During this school year nine new swimming instructors are being trained to further develop the school swim program … [Read more] about New swimming instructors being trained for St. Eustatius and Saba

The Dutch Caribbean represents at the IUCN World Conservation Congress 2021

Sep 09, 2021 reporter 256 0

Kralendijk, The Bottom, Saba, Oranjestad, St. Eustatius - Tadzio Bervoets represented the DCNA by presenting "Nature Conservation in the Dutch Caribbean" at the IUCN - NL night in Marseille. He highlighted all of the protected area management organizations in … [Read more] about The Dutch Caribbean represents at the IUCN World Conservation Congress 2021

Saba needs to work on New Tourism Master Plan

Sep 05, 2021 reporter 394 0

The Bottom, Saba- Saba needs to work on a new Tourism Master Plan, according to the newly appointed director for the Tourism Office, Malinda Hassel. Hassel made her comments during the opening of the newly renovated tourism office. “We need to start the … [Read more] about Saba needs to work on New Tourism Master Plan

Labour Inspectorate checks on Companies Saba

Sep 03, 2021 reporter 391 0

The Bottom, Saba - The Labour Inspectorate has carried out various inspections at companies on Saba during the past three weeks. In a total of twenty inspections, three cases were found of foreign workers for whom no work permit had been issued. One … [Read more] about Labour Inspectorate checks on Companies Saba

Thijs Verheul appointed Commander General of the Caribbean Netherlands Fire Department

Sep 02, 2021 reporter 242 0

Kralendijk, The Bottom, Saba, Oranjestad, St. Eustatius - As of the first of September 2021, Thijs Verheul has been appointed as the new General Commander of the Dutch Caribbean Fire Department (BKCN). Mr. Verheul's predecessor, Interim General Commander … [Read more] about Thijs Verheul appointed Commander General of the Caribbean Netherlands Fire Department

First Saba Statia Summer School In Ghent Was A Great Success

Sep 02, 2021 reporter 281 0

The Bottom, Saba, Oranjestad, St. Eustatius - In the week of August 16, the first summer course was held in Ghent for teachers of Dutch from the Caribbean-Dutch islands of St Eustatius and Saba. A delegation of primary school teachers exchanged part of their … [Read more] about First Saba Statia Summer School In Ghent Was A Great Success

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