Saba News News and tourist information from Saba Island, Dutch Caribbean

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 …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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 …