Announcements

Pension funds Caribbean Netherlands (PCN) Would like to inform the public of Saba that their representative Ingra Bennett will NOT be coming to Saba as planned on Wednesday August 26, 2015 due to the pending weather. Sorry for any inconvenience caused by this. Please contact PCN office on Statia at …

This morning a meeting was held with members of the Island Disaster Team. Preparations are in full gear for the imminent passage of Hurricane Danny. Please be informed as follows: The public is advised to take all necessary precautions, by securing your home and removing any debris from your property. …

The Central Committee of the Public Entity Saba will meet Thursday, August 20. The agenda is depicted below. Announcement received Wednesday, August 19.

The Public Entity of Saba has vacancies for a Policy Coordinator and a GGD Public Health Nurse.

CONSTRUCTION Drivers Beware. The Executive Council of the Public Entity Saba hereby informs the public of the following: Construction will be taking place at the residency of Mr. Stanford Johnson in Zion’s Hill, on the road towards Flat Point. The road next to his residence will temporarily house building materials …

“On average, twice a month an incident of domestic violence is reported to the police on Saba. We should not tolerate this.”

Starting September the 1st the museum will be open again every afternoon from 1 – 5 (and also on other hours on request) Also on request: Powerpoint presentations about the West India Company and about several categories of artifacts plus some videos about the WIC and about the Royal Family. Best regards, …

SCHEDULE SABA BY CIVIL LAW NOTARY MINGO 2016 Airline Time Time Month Travelling dates Carrier Arrival Departure Jul-16 July 1st, 2016 (ONLY) Winair 8.20 a.m. Aug-16 August 5th, 2016 Winair 8.20 a.m. August 12th, 2016 Winair 8.20 a.m. Sep-16 September 2, 2016 Winair 8.20 a.m. September 16, 2016 Winair 8.20 …

The organisers of the Children of The Caribbean Carnival Troupe would like to once again extend our gratitude to the Sponsors: Winair Airlines, Saba C Transport DAWN II and Satel N.V. for their donations. To the parents, thank you for allowing your children to take part in our fund raising. …

On Wednesday July 8th the SLP will host a conference at the Eugenius Johnson Center in Windwardside from 5 – 8 p.m. Students, parents and guardians are invited to attend the meeting where several guest speakers will inform you about their experiences, what to do, how to do and what …

CHILDREN OF THE CARIBBEAN TROUPE FUND RAISING Tell a Friend, Bring a Friend, Saturday July 4th Government Building, The Bottom Start Time 11am  

Dear all, The Chamber of Commerce & Industry of Statia and Saba hereby would like to invite you to participate in the direct assistance Grant Scheme workshop. Recently the 10th European Development Program has started. This program for all Caribbean OCT is aimed at strengthening the small and medium enterprise …

Meet the members of the Evaluation Committee and share your experience.

In an ad in the Daily Herald, the Health Insurance Office, ZVK,  advises the residents of the BES Islands to get travel insurance when going abroad. The countries St. Maarten, Curacao and Aruba are also “countries abroad”. When traveling, you need to get a “certificate of registration” from the ZVK. …

A 45 min. guided hike to the top of Mt. Scenery, a pristine cloud forest on the exotic Leeward Island of Saba. Follow biologist Tom van ‘t Hof and trail manager James Johnson to the top of Mount Scenery. The film is a few years old, but the scenery is …

In celebration of the International Day of Yoga, please join us for an hour of free yoga on the balcony of the Saba University School of Medicine. Sunday, June 21, 2015 Class begins at 4p. Please arrive 15 minutes early and bring a yoga mat, towel and water. Certified Vinyasa …

The Pension Fund Caribbean Netherlands cordially invites all pensioners receiving a PCN old age pension, survivors pension or an orphan’s pension to a very informative presentation:

Dear Parents/Guardians: Please see the information below regarding our Summer Activities Program which is scheduled for July 6th – 17th  (Ages 6-18). You can now register your child online or by coming to the Child Focus office. The deadline for registration is June 12. If you have any questions please …

Please be informed that the Body Fit program is having a summer break. We start again September 9 Tjitske Vasilev

Recently, the travel information website TravelPulse.com  published the article below: Saba: Get Lost in This Hidden Oasis Destination & Tourism | Tom Bastek | June 10, 2015 PHOTO: The Town of Windwardside. (All photos courtesy of Saba Tourism) You want to get away, but you don’t want the crowds. You want …

The vehicles of the Saba Health Care Foundation have been equipped with an identification plate on the front. These plates will also be equipped on the personal vehicles of the emergency responders such as the Physicians, Head Nurses, and Ambulance Drivers. Having the plates in an emergency situation will benefit …

The constitutional relationship between St. Eustatius and Saba with the Netherlands has changed since 10-10-10. In 2006, it was agreed that three areas would be evaluated after a five-year period: the consequences for the population, the functioning of the legislation and the functioning of the new governmental structure. An independent …

Great professional opportunity with growing organization for one (1) year If you are an organized, self-driven professional interested in public health and human rights lobby efforts at a community-based level, this vacancy is a good fit for you.   Occupation: Program Coordination/ Office Manager Industry: Public Health Community Outreach & …

Scout’s Place was recently recognized by the world largest travel site “TripAdvisor”and introduced to the “Hall of Fame” for excellent performance for the years 2011 to 2015. Scout’s Place management thanks all their customers, employees and supporters for their dedication and hard work. Scout’s Place aims to continue the good …

The Center for Youth and Family, Body Mind & Spirit, Saba Lions Club, and the Saba Comprehensive School are herewith cordially inviting all teenagers and parents to an interactive movie night. When: Saturday, May 23rd, 2015 Where: Eugenius Johnson Center, Windwardside Time: 6:30 PM to 11 PM   FREE ENTRANCE! …

Pension funds Caribbean Netherlands (PCN) Would like to inform the public of Saba that their representative Ingra Bennett will be on Saba on Wednesday May 20, 2015 to answer questions, listen to concerns or handle issues pertaining to a PCN pension. To schedule an appointment please contact PCN office  at …

Winair has signed agreements with several airlines. They now facilitate to check your luggage through to your final destination.

International Nurses Day is celebrated around the world every May 12, the anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birth. The IND theme for 2015 is : Nurses: A Force for Change: Care Effective, Cost Effective. The Saba Health Care Foundation and the Honorable Henry Carlyle Every Home for the Aged commemorate this …

BALANCE YOUR HEALTH! 2nd Saba Health Fair brought to you by RCN, BMS, and Saba Health Care Foundation May 6th – 7th, 2015 Eugenius Johnson Centre     TRADESHOW Wednesday, May 6th  8.30 AM – 5.00 PM Opening by Commissioner of Health Mr. Bruce Zagers Tradeshow by health, wellness and …

Saturday May 2th, 2015 PPV live @ Scout’s Place. Starts 9pm with pre fights. Cold beer, friendly people & lots of fun. Watch the fight of the century with friends and lots of Filipino fans Free entrance

The Dutch Museum Saba (see www.museum-saba.com) will be closed during the month of May and will be open again the 1st of June (at the same opening hours as always). We are looking forward to welcoming you then. René Caderius van Veen conservator@museum-saba.com www.museum-saba.com +599 416 6030 / 416 5856 …

Saba will be hosting the King’s Games and King’s Day on this upcoming Friday April 24th and Monday April 27th respectively. The King’s games which have been well received since their inception when King Willem Alexander was inaugurated will be hosted for all of the students of the Sacred Heart …

Finally there is life again in the website of our Public Entity. You can peek already at the “Work under Construction” It looks promising.

WORK PROGRAM FOR GRANTS of the Deputy Regional Authorizing Officer (DRAO) for the Overseas Countries and Territories (OCTs) in the Caribbean Region – Anguilla, Aruba, Bonaire, Cayman Islands, Curaçao, Montserrat, Saba, St. Barthélemy, St. Eustatius, St Maarten, the British Virgin Islands, and the Turks and Caicos Islands. COSME is the …

After four years spending several hours per day, Rene Caderius has decided to quit his activities for Saba News. I am very grateful for all the time and effort that he has spent to help making Saba News into the website it is today. Many thanks, Rene. Sip Swierstra, Webmaster …

Fairline Cars, a supplier of new and pre-owned quality cars based in Aichi, Japan, some 220 miles west of Tokyo, is expanding its reach to the Caribbean. Fairline Cars is the export division of Fairline Corporation, an international company specializing in importing and exporting cars across the globe. With decades …

Vandaag gaat de Democratic Challenge van start, een initiatief dat steun biedt aan nieuwe vormen van lokale democratie. In Nederland leven op dit moment op veel plekken ideeën hierover. Doel van de Challenge is om concrete ideeën en projecten een flinke impuls te geven. Projecten die worden ingediend kunnen op …

1 Taken en verantwoordelijkheden Rijksvertegenwoordiger  Taken in het kader van de coördinatiefunctie  1. De verbindende bestuurlijke schakel tussen de CN-tafel (het kabinet) en de drie Bestuurscolleges.  De Rijksvertegenwoordiger kan verzoeken ontvangen van zowel de departementen als de bestuurscolleges.  De Rijksvertegenwoordiger vervult de oog- en oorfunctie voor zowel de …

W10329.NAV 1 TWEEDE KAMER DER STATEN-GENERAAL  Vergaderjaar 2014/15 34 144 Aanpassing van diverse BES-onderwijswetten inzake het vervallen van de RMC-functie met betrekking tot voortijdig schoolverlaten in Caribisch Nederland  Nr. Nota naar aanleiding van het verslag  Ontvangen Graag wil ik de leden van de vaste commissie voor Onderwijs, Cultuur en Wetenschap …