Announcements

COMMUNITY OF SABA Please join us on December 9 when we bid Farewell to Dr. Gina Boorsma. Place: Eugenius Center Time: 6 – 9 PM The Saba Health Care Foundation

Please see the attached invitation for the 3rd Annual Glow in the Dark Walk-a-Thon hosted by the Center for Youth and Family and Saba Fit.

Topic: Closure of WIB Saba Branch.  

Representatives of  The National Ombudsman will be on Saba November 24. Visit the site here.

The Unit of Social Affairs & Employment (SZW) is herewith cordially inviting the general public of Saba, in particular employers and employees, to an important information evening. During this meeting you will be informed about what the Labour Inspection inspects during inspections. With concrete examples and inspection points information is given …

The first Children’s Week Saba will take place from Sunday November 20th until Saturday November 26th. During the week entertainment, lectures and educational activities will be provided for different age groups, all linking to children’s rights. Click the logo to surf to their Facebook page for updates The week will …

PUBLIC NOTICE The Central Committee of the Public Entity Saba will meet on Wednesday November 9th, 2016 at 10:00 am at the Government Administration Building. The agenda for said meeting is Opening Approval of the agenda Approval of the Minutes from the Central Committee meeting on October 17th, 2016 Opportunity …

PUBLIC NOTICE The Island Governor of the Public Entity Saba hereby invites the general public to attend a Public Island Council meeting on November 10th, 2016 at 10:00 am at Government Administration Building. The agenda is as follows: Opening and announcements Approval of the agenda Island Council Incoming correspondence list September …

Join the South Asian Students Society in their Diwaly celebration.

The Public Health Department Saba is proud to support Saba Lions Cluband Eye Care Optical Saba in the free Glaucoma screening week. Glaucoma is an important cause of vision problems, and can be prevented if found and treated in time.

The Women’s Medical Student Association of Saba University School of Medicine is organizing their annual Breast Cancer Awareness Walk on October 20th. Your presence and support is appreciated! Start at the Tourist Office, Windwardside Sign-up: 5:30 pm Start 6 pm There will be a special guest speaker from Dominica at …

PUBLIC NOTICE The Island Governor of the Public Entity Saba hereby invites the general public to attend a Public Island Council meeting on Tuesday October 25th, 2016 at 2:00 pm at the Government Administration Building. You can also listen to the meeting live on this link http://pes.listen2myshow.com/ The agenda is …

Central Bureau of Statistics Caribbean Netherlands is looking for pollsters to conduct the Labour Force Survey (LFS) on Saba  from November until December. Job description: Do you dare to ask questions? As a field interviewer for Statistics Netherlands (CBS) you visit randomly selected respondents with an electronic questionnaire and conduct …

The Authority Financial Markets is herewith cordially inviting you to a Town Hall meeting on Monday, October 24th. Location:  Eugenius Johnson Center Time : 6:30 – 8:15 pm The meeting will highlight the following topics: The role of the AFM Division of tasks among DNB-CBCS and AFM (The Netherlands Bank, …

Dear all,   Please see the attached invitation to a public Central Committee Meeting on Monday October 17th, 2016.   You can also listen to the meeting live on this link http://pes.listen2myshow.com/   Public Notice The Central Committee of the Public Entity Saba will meet on Monday October 17th, 2016 …

Thursday, December 1″ 2016 7.00 p.m. Eucumenical Church Service at the Wesleyan Holiness Church in The Bottom. Saba Day message by the Right Honorable Island Governor Mr. J.G.A. Johnson. Friday, December 2nd 2016 MC: Mr. Danny Hassell 6.00 a.m. Joy bells and ringing of Church Bells and sirens around the …

Pension funds Caribbean Netherlands (PCN) Would like to inform the public of Saba that their representative Ingra Bennett will be on Saba on Tuesday December 6th, 2016 to answer questions, listen to concerns or handle issues pertaining to a PCN pension. To schedule an appointment please contact PCN office on …

October is the “Month of History” 2016-October Programme “THE MONTH OF HISTORY” in the Dutch Museum, Saba The Dutch Museum organizes presentations as part of the annual National Dutch initiative “De Maand van de Geschiedenis” “West India Company” Presentation about the West India Company and other Dutch crossing the Atlantic Ocean …

Welcome to Saba and the Sea & Learn 2016 program Click here to access the Sea & Learn website. The island of Saba rises majestically from her clear azure waters, stretching her summit to caress the clouds… She is like no other Caribbean destination. Untouched by the quickening pace of …

KNMI weather forecast Wind Severe wind gusts (>=75 km/h) From Wednesday afternoon there’s a risk of severe gusts around 75 km/h. Especially during (thundery) showers these gusts may exceed 75 km/h up to 100 km/h. Thursday during daytime period winds will decrease. Wind direction is easterly. Issued: Wednesday September 28, …

PUBLIC NOTICE Please be advised that Charles Hassell has permission to shoot the unregistered free roaming goats that are claimed by Hendrik in Zion’s Hill. Above-mentioned is based on articles 2, 7, and 16 of the Island Ordinance on Identification and Registration of Livestock and Domestic Animals. Mr. Charles Hassell …

Public Notice 33 The Public Entity Saba Power Street 1, The Bottom Saba Dutch Caribbean, We hereby inform the public of the following: Due to an exercise for our emergency services, the road to Well’s Bay will be closed on Friday September 9, 2016. The road will be blocked past …

This year marks the 20th year Broadreach has been visiting Saba and volunteering with the Saba Conservation Foundation. This summer they were all over the island; from the summit of Mt Scenery to 50feet below the ocean surface at the Coral Nursery. Their Community Service activities included: – picking up …

Info for you and for your guests on Saba The second weekend in September is traditionally Open Monuments Days in the Netherlands. The theme this year is “Icons & Symbols” Traditional Saban Cottages are the icons of Saba Each morning at 9:30 on the 10th and 11th of September  a …

PUBLIC NOTICE The Island Governor of the Public Entity Saba hereby invites the general public to attend a Public Island Council meeting on Tuesday August 30th, 2016 at 10:00 am at the Government Administration Building. The agenda is as follows: Opening and announcements Approval of the agenda Island Council Incoming …

Garbage collection is conducted during the night hours, as there is less traffic congestion at this time, the working conditions are better because it is cooler and the garbage can be retrieved in time have it to the plant at 6am when it opens. Previously the pick-up was during the …

Update: Due to circumstances beyond our control the Central Committee meeting on Thursday August 25th, 2016 will now convene at 11:30 am instead of 10:00 am. Announcement: You are cordially invited to a Public Central Committee Meeting on Thursday August 25th, 2016 at 10:00 am at the Government Administration Building. …

Saba Conservation Foundation informed the Public Health Department Saba that quite a few tourists and locals have complained about an itchy rash caused by Chigger bites. Chiggers are tiny little larvae of mites (Trombiculidae) that are common in the Caribbean. They live in forests and grasslands and are also found in …

The Coastguard is looking for new recruits for the course starting in February 2017. Applicants must be between 18 and 23 and have completed at least the VSBO-TKL level. You can visit our web site www.kustwacht.org to download an application form. Please send in your application before August 31, 2016.

The public is hereby advised that during the Jump Up, Jouvert, and Carnival Parades no vehicles will be allowed to park along the route. Sunday, July 24th. Children’s Parade, The Bottom. Starting at 4:00p.m. Monday, July 25th. Opening Jump Up, Starting in St. Johns to the Princess Juliana Sports field. The Jump Up begins …

We have confirmed information that the Zika virus has made its way to Saba. The importance of protecting yourself against mosquito bites and removing potential mosquito breeding places is higher than ever. To do so successfully, we need verybody’s help. Therefore, we kindly ask you to carefully read the attachments and practice all …

The Dutch island of Saba is a refreshing change from the cosmopolitan hustle and bustle that St Maarten provides. Named the “Unspoiled Queen” she is an eco-paradise and quite the getaway for avid divers, hikers and nature enthusiasts. From July 23 – July 31 Saba’s Carnival is taking place, which …

Stacey Mac Donald of The Royal Netherlands Institute of Southeast Asian and Caribbean Studies (KITLV) in Leiden is carrying out a study to understand the motives of people from Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba to protect their cultural heritage and/or the natural environment of the islands. For this research she …

Maegan Hassell, along with her son Sergio, explains how to separate your waste at home in a very simple way. Pay attention to the non -recyclables so that you can learn more about what cannot be recycled. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to ask.   For …

On July 1, from 1 pm – 5 pm, the Dutch Museum Saba will have video presentations of about 20 minutes about slave trade and about slavery on sugar plantations. Reservations and mentioning preferences of hours are recommended because of the limited number of chairs.

Please see the attached invitation to a Public Island Council Meeting on June 29th, 2016. You can also listen to the meeting on www.q939fm.com PUBLIC NOTICE The Island Governor of the Public Entity Saba hereby invites the general public to attend a Public Island Council meeting on Wednesday June 29th, …

Please see the attached invitation to a CCM on Wednesday June 22nd, 2016 at 10:00 am at the Government Administration Building. Alll are welcome to attend or listen to the meeting live on www.q93.9fm.com or later recorded and uploaded to www.sabagov.nl The agenda for said meeting is as follows: Opening …

Basic Police Care Officer Korps Politie Caribisch Nederland is looking for a Basic Police Care Officer, location Bonaire, vacancy number P&O2016_05_007. General Korps Politie Caribisch Nederland (KPCN; the Dutch Caribbean Police Force) is a small and dynamic force (151.5 FTEs) which was established on 10-10-10 and whose work area is …

It only takes one storm to change your life and community.  We live in the hurricane belt, and therefore you need to be prepared.  One of the first that is needed is a Disaster Supply Kit. A Disaster Supply Kit would have the necessary supplies to get you through the …

RCN Social Affairs and Labor Unit is looking for a Functional Manager 1 FTE, vacancy number P&O2016_05_008, location Bonaire. General: The RCN Social Affairs and Labor [Sociale Zaken en Werkgelegenheid, hereafter referred to as SZW] unit, managed directly from the department in the Netherlands, implements social security for the Caribbean …