Announcements

SZW is looking for a: Deputy Unit Head m/f Vacancy number: P&O2016_05_006 (location: Bonaire) Organisation: 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 Netherlands. The unit takes care …

VACANCY OWN YOUR OWN HOME FOUNDATION is currently seeking a Technical Director Job function: Must have a technical background and understanding of technical issues Must have a MTS/MBO degree Managerial skills Must be fluent in the English language and if possible the Dutch language Must have computer skills — Microsoft …

PUBLIC NOTICE The Island Governor of the Public Entity Saba hereby invites the general public to attend a Public Island Council meeting on Friday May 27th, 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 correspondence …

People of all ages are invited to showcase St. Martin heritage, and their talent, in the 2016 Heritage Photo Contest, now officially open for entries. The annual Heritage Photo Contest and Exhibition was developed by the Les Fruits de Mer Association to give tourists and residents alike an opportunity to …

Tiny Thumbelina is an adapted version of the literary fairy tale published by Hans Christian Andersen in 1835. The script has been modified by the director, Dahlia Hassell. Once upon a time, a widow longed to have a child. She came across a tinker selling all sorts of wares but none pleased her. Finally the …

Nurses United Saba A Force for Change – Nurses Day 2016 Join the Nurses from Public Health Department Saba, Benevolent Foundation Saba, and Saba Health Care Foundation for this years Nurses Day Events! The celebrations have been spread over several days leading up to International Nurses Day; May 12th, a …

The Justitiele Inrichting Caribisch Nederland [Correctional Institution Caribbean Netherlands], hereafter referred to as JICN, is a Correctional Institution where all convicts of the Caribbean Netherlands can be placed. It currently has a cell capacity of 112 prison places. Mid-2016 the JICN will move to a new location, which will involve …

Each year, Labor Day is celebrated on May 1st. This year, May 1st is on a Sunday. Subject to some legal exemptions, Arbeidswet 2000 BES (Labor Law) applies to employees with a 6-day working week with an annual income less than USD 30,771.00 on St. Eustatius and USD 31,083.00 on …

RCN advises: If you are an employee, you are entitled to get a pay slip every 14 days or every month. On this pay slip you can see what your gross wage is, how much tax and premiums are paid and how much net wage you get paid. In this …

Labor Day The Executive Council of the Public Entity Saba hereby informs the public of the following: Labor Day is officially on May 1st. This year, however, due to the fact that May 1st falls on a Sunday, Labor Day will be officially celebrated and observed on Monday, May 2nd. This is based on …

    Please see the attached invitation to a Public Central Committee Meeting on Thursday April 21st, 2016. This meeting will also be live on www.q939fm.com (93.9 fm Saba Radio). Public Notice The Central Committee of the Public Entity Saba will meet on Thursday April 21st, 2016 at 10:00 am …

The Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) is responsible for the enforcement of this law. The ACM sets tariffs of drinking water and electricity and will also check if terms and conditions of electricity and drinking water companies are reasonable and fair.  The quality and safety of electricity and drinking …

Dear entrepreneur, The Chamber of Commerce invites you to participate in a three-day course: ‘SME Start & Develop Your Business (SDB) Training’. The language will be English and participation is free! The SME- SDB Training Program is designed by an EU project funded, COSME, especially developed for starting entrepreneurs and …

This year, the National ombudsman himself, Reinier van Zutphen, will be visiting  Saba and Statia to meet the inhabitants and the organizations of the islands. He will be joined by several representatives of his office. As previous years, they will be available to everyone to hear the objections about local …

As technology evolves, we received requests to update the structure of the Saba News site to better support Pads and Smartphones. The required the restructuring of the site. We used the opportunity to adapt the presentation of the information. The Classifieds Ads section is again online. It offers the posting of …

On International Privacy Day, Thursday, January 28, the BES Commission for the Protection of Personal Data Privacy will focus its attention on the relationship between employers and employees in Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba. The Commission wants to stimulate both parties to engage in dialogue about the rules that apply …

Pension funds Caribbean Netherlands (PCN) Would like to cordially invite all affiliated employers, participants and pensioners on Saba to a “Meet & Greet”. At this event you will have the opportunity to meet the board member of PCN as well as the members of the Advisory & Accountability Council (AVO) over some great music, snacks …

On Monday, February 15th, 2016, Saba Reach Foundation (SRF) will be starting its fifth language course term in collaboration with the NVAO (Nederlands-Vlaamse Accreditatieorganisatie) accredited University of the Dutch Caribbean located on Curacao. Upon successful completion of each course, students will receive a recognized University of the Dutch Caribbean certificate …

Pension funds Caribbean Netherlands (PCN) Would like to inform the public of Saba that their representative Ingra Bennett will be on Saba on Wednesday December 16, 2015 to answer questions, listen to concerns or handle issues pertaining to a PCN pension. To schedule an appointment please contact PCN office on …

Public Notice The Central Committee of the Public Entity Saba will meet on Friday December 11th, 2015 at 10:00 am at the Government Administration Building. The agenda for said meeting is as follows: 1. Opening 2. Approval of the agenda 3. Approval of the Minutes from the Central Committee meeting …

Pension funds Caribbean Netherlands (PCN) Would like to inform the public of Saba that their representative Ingra Bennett will be on Saba on Tuesday November 24, 2015 to answer questions, listen to concerns or handle issues pertaining to a PCN pension. To schedule an appointment please contact PCN office on …

Its finally coming down to the Semi-Finals on Friday 13th and the Finals for the 12th annual Saba Idol Contest on Friday Nov. 27th. Be there and watch these very special performances. Is free and fun. THE best live entertainment on the island. Support your favorite and enjoy a great …

Any one concerned about past sun exposure, sun spots or moles is encouraged to come take advantage of this free health screening by a visiting dermatologist. No appointment necessary.

PUBLIC NOTICE The Island Governor of the Public Entity Saba hereby cares to inform you that a Public Island Council meeting will be held on Tuesday November 10th, 2015 at 10:00 am at the Government Administration Building. The agenda is as follows: Opening and announcements Approval of the agenda Island Council …

Dear Parents/Guardians, Child Focus welcomes instructors, Marco Volcy and Ricky Volcy to the island from Nov. 2nd – 26th. The instructors will be hosting a music workshop and basketball workshop for students in Forms 1-5 (Saba Comprehensive School). If your child is interested in attending one of these workshops please …

Public Notice The Central Committee of the Public Entity Saba will meet on Thursday November 5th, 2015 at 10:00 am at the Government Administration Building. The agenda for said meeting is as follows: Opening Approval of the agenda Approval of the Minutes from the Central Committee meeting on September 17th, …

As of October 1, 2015 children under the age of 12 years no longer have to identify with a proof of insurance of the Health Insurance Office (ZVK) at pharmacies and/or hospitals. Legitimation of children younger than 1 2 years takes place now through the automated systems at these organizations. …

Vacancy number P&O 2015-10-002 General The Mission of the Dutch Caribbean Police Force is to contribute to the safety and quality of life of the people living, working or visiting as a tourist on one of the islands of Netherlands Caribbean. The employees are vigilant and helpful, energetic and professional. …

Pension funds Caribbean Netherlands (PCN) would like to inform the public of Saba that their representative Ingra Bennett will be on Saba on Monday October 26, 2015 to answer questions, listen to concerns or handle issues pertaining to a PCN pension. To schedule an appointment, please contact the PCN office …

On Thursday October 1st, 2015, units of the island’s Disaster Management apparatus will be holding two full scale emergency training scenarios. This training is designated in the law Veiligheidswet BES, which requires that there is multidisciplinary training held at least once a year. During this training there will some disruption …

October is in the Netherlands the Month of History. In that framework the Dutch Museum Saba will organise presentations every Tuesday in October between 17:30 – 19:00 in a powerpoint presentation  about 200 years of history of the West India Company. Because of a limited space in the museum reservations …

Child Focus presents The Lion King on October 2nd, 4th, 9th.

The Work of Byron Katie –  inquiry of your stressful thoughts, one at a time  Course  facilitated by Suchita Peeters     “ The Workis one of the gentlest ways  I know to really meet yourself where you are, right in this moment. Katie says: ‘it’s a peace movement’, and it is…   It’s about …

On September 25th the possibility to register for the Appeltjes van Oranje 2016 will end. Do it together yourself! is the theme of the Appeltjes van Oranje 2016. The Oranje Fonds seeks successful meeting spaces that  that are run by volunteers .  Every year Queen Máxima, patroness of the Oranje …

Public Notice The Central Committee of the Public Entity Saba will meet on Thursday September 17th, 2015 at 10:00 am at the Government Administration Building. The agenda for said meeting is as follows: Opening Approval of the agenda Approval of the Minutes from the Central Committee meeting on August 20th, …

  Adult Education – MS Office Courses During the week of October 12th, 2015, Saba Reach Foundation will be hosting its second offering of MS Office Word & Excel levels 1 & 2 courses in collaboration with the UTS Training & Development Center on St. Maarten. Upon successful completion of each …

  Adult Education – Dutch Language Courses On Monday, September 7th, 2015, Saba Reach Foundation will be starting its fourth language course term offering Dutch as a foreign language in collaboration with the NVAO (Nederlands-Vlaamse Accreditatieorganisatie) accredited University of the Dutch Caribbean located on Curacao. Upon successful completion of each …

On August 26 the Executive Council decided that all government buildings will be closed on August 27 due to the passing of Tropical Storm Erika.