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Melinda Hassell is Saba’s New Tourism Director

Jun 16, 2021 reporter 472 0

Kralendijk/The Bottom- Former TCB Marketing Manager, melinda Hassell, will be Saba's new Director of Tourism, after the retirement of current Director of Tourism Glenn Holm in August of this year. "We look forward to working with Malinda in her new position as Director of Tourism, which she will become upon Glenn’s retirement in August. We hope that you will provide her with a warm welcome to the island and tourism community", according to a … [Read more] about Melinda Hassell is Saba’s New Tourism Director

Report advises strengthening Dutch Caribbean research system by creating a scientific network organisation

Jun 16, 2021 reporter 295 1

Kralendijk, The Bottom, Saba, Oranjestad, St. Eustatius - On Wednesday 16 June Wiebe Bijker presented Minister van Engelshoven with an advisory report that proposes the establishment of a scientific network organisation, the Dutch Caribbean Research Platform … [Read more] about Report advises strengthening Dutch Caribbean research system by creating a scientific network organisation

Connectivity Remains Big Challenge for St. Eustatius and Saba

Jun 15, 2021 reporter 474 0

Kralendijk- Connectivity remains a bit issue for both St. Eustatius and Saba. Despite financial support to Winair, under the condition that they would fly double-daily to the two islands post-Covid, this has not materialized as of yet. The matter of … [Read more] about Connectivity Remains Big Challenge for St. Eustatius and Saba

Results survey on needs of the BES islands press presented

Jun 14, 2021 reporter 179 0

Kralendijk, The Bottom, Saba, Oranjestad, St. Eustatius - On Saturday 5 June the results of the Media Workers BES Island survey were presented. The session, organized by RCN/OCW, took place in the Plaza Resort Bonaire. After the presentation by researcher … [Read more] about Results survey on needs of the BES islands press presented

Saba Business Association wants expansion of Discretionary Fund

Jun 13, 2021 reporter 205 0

The Bottom, Saba- The Saba Business Association (SBA) has sent a letter to the Executive Council on May 4th suggesting the expansion of discretionary fund which is being offered to hotels, dive shops and taxis. A plan with a financial breakdown must be … [Read more] about Saba Business Association wants expansion of Discretionary Fund

Saba’s ExCo Expresses Concern about Drop in Hotel Rooms

Jun 12, 2021 reporter 366 0

The Bottom, Saba- The Executive Council, in a recent meeting with Saba Business Association (SBA) has raised concern about the number of hotel bedrooms lost on Saba over the past years. Currently the few hotels that are open are fully booked and a big … [Read more] about Saba’s ExCo Expresses Concern about Drop in Hotel Rooms

Saba Business Association wants ‘own’ Postal Code for island

Jun 10, 2021 reporter 344 0

The Bottom, Saba- The Saba Business Association (SBA) continues to be worried about postal issues plaguing the island. According to a press release from Thursday, the SBA Board says they have prioritized solving the problems faced by businesses as a result … [Read more] about Saba Business Association wants ‘own’ Postal Code for island

PCN presents renovation plans for Scout’s Place in Saba

Jun 10, 2021 reporter 858 0

The Bottom, Saba - Stichting Pensioenfonds Caribisch Nederland (PCN) has recently presented its renovation plans for hotel/bar/restaurant Scout’s Place to the Island Government on Saba, which is intended to commence during the third Quarter of this … [Read more] about PCN presents renovation plans for Scout’s Place in Saba

Twinning program with two Dutch childcare organizations

Jun 08, 2021 reporter 240 0

The Bottom, Saba - As part of the BES(t) 4 Kids Saba program to improve the quality of childcare, the Public Entity Saba has engaged in a twinning program with two childcare organizations in the Netherlands, Hestia and Kindernet. The twinning program … [Read more] about Twinning program with two Dutch childcare organizations

More buying power for Caribbean Dutch residents in 2019

Jun 08, 2021 reporter 255 0

Kralendijk, The Bottom, Saba, Oranjestad, St. Eustatius - In 2019, the purchasing power of the Caribbean Dutch population increased compared to the previous year. This was mainly due to the increases in wages, child benefit, the statutory minimum wage and … [Read more] about More buying power for Caribbean Dutch residents in 2019

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