In 2020, nearly 183 thousand air passengers traveled to and from the airports of the Caribbean Netherlands. This is 60 percent less than in 2019 when there were more than 457 thousand. The total number of flights (12.6 thousand) was down by over 50 percent year-on-year. Almost 88 percent of …
Read More »Scholarship agreement with Lipscomb University renewed
The Public Entity Saba and Lipscomb University from Nashville, Tennessee have extended their collabo…
CBS: Launch National Accounts Survey 2019 in Caribbean Netherlands
During the next months, Statistics Netherlands (CBS) will carry out a survey on production revenues …
Update from Island Governor Jonathan Johnson, February 23. 546 vaccinated in two days.
Update from Island Governor Jonathan Johnson, February 23. 546 vaccinated in two days. Island…
Two Saba sports fields upgraded
~Light masts on at Johan Cruyff Court, improvements at Juliana Sports Field~ Two notable events too…
Over 60 percent fewer air passengers in the Caribbean Netherlands
In 2020, nearly 183 thousand air passengers traveled to and from the airports of the Caribbean Nethe…
Recent News
Update from Island Governor Jonathan Johnson, February 22. First day 260 persons vaccinated.
Today we rolled out the Moderna vaccine, and so far, 260 persons have had their first round of the covid-19 vaccine, including myself. I took it this morning along with nurse Naomi and Dr. Koen. Since taking the vaccine, I must say that I don’t feel anything different. The Public …
Read More »Public Prosecutor’s Office and SZW act against misuse of corona support
The Social Affairs and Employment Department (SZW) in the Caribbean Netherlands is investigating misuse of the support related to the corona crisis, given to companies. In seven cases provisionally, the Public Prosecutor’s Office (OM) BES proceeds to criminal prosecution. The cases relate to both the “SZW Emergency Regulation” and the …
Read More »Successful start vaccinations on Saba
Cheering and clapping sounded in the Eugenius Johnson Center, Saba’s vaccination location, after the first three persons received their vaccination against COVID-19 on Monday morning, February 22. Nurse Naomi Wilson, Island Governor Jonathan Johnson, and public health doctor Koen Hulshof were the first to be injected with the Moderna vaccine. …
Read More »SHCF explains vaccination process
From February 22nd until March 1st we will get #vaccinated for Saba. Ms. Janelie Barnes explains what you can expect when you come for your vaccine. The number for the free bus service on vaccination days is (+1 721) 527 2520 For questions about the vaccine contact the COVID-19 Vaccine …
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