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Saba’s micro-economy has been hard-hit by the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. The island has been closed for visitors since March, and there are only a few students of the Saba University School of Medicine (SUSOM) left on the island. Tourism and the medical school are two of Saba’s main …

St. Eu­statius recorded a new case of COVID-19 on Wednes­day, July 22, Deputy Gov­ernment Commissioner Al­ida Francis announced live on the local radio stations. The positive case regards an essential worker who was granted permission to enter the island 15 days ago on July 8. The person was placed in …

Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labour VSA Richard Panneflek has confirmed that there are now additional active COVID-19 cases in St. Maarten. The minister announced during Wednesday’s live virtual Council of Ministers press briefing that there are now three active cases. However, The Daily Herald understands that that …

The European Commission wants to make an amount of 444 million euros available for the Overseas Coun­tries and Territories (OCTs), it was agreed during the Euro sum­mit which concluded in Brussels early Tuesday morning. The summit of the past four days, which was attended by Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte …

RISK CATEGORIZATION Reference is made to the entry and quarantine policy of Saba and the latest emergency ordinance Covid-19 dated June 30, 2020. All persons wishing to leave or enter Saba must email info@sabagov.nl to ask approval from the Island Governor. Please note that requests should be sent 72 hours …

Tuesday, July 22st. Address Island Governor Jonathan Johnson

Juvenile criminal law will be introduced in the Caribbean Netherlands as per August 1. The introduction of juvenile criminal law in Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba has been a long-cherished wish of vari­ous agencies, including youth care, the police, the Pros­ecutor’s Office and the Joint Court. Juvenile criminal law is …

As of August 15, the National Criminal Investigation Service (“Rijksrecherche”) will have a permanent presence in the Caribbean Netherlands with its seat in Bonaire. The National Investigation Service of the Caribbean Netherlands will cooperate intensively with de­tectives in the European Netherlands and with the National Detectives in Curacao, Aruba and …

Six paintings by artist Heleen Cornet of Saba’s historic schooners will be on display during an exhibition around the pool at Tropics Cafe in Windwardside that will open at 4:00pm Saturday, July 25. The acrylic on canvas paintings measure 36 by 48 inches. Cornet has lived in the Netherlands Antilles …

Regional health authority ARS re­ported two new COVID-19 cases for French St. Martin in its latest July 10-17 bul­letin. The two new cases are lo­cal, not imported. One is isolated at home in St. Mar­tin and the other is in isola­tion in Guadeloupe. This latest development brings total confirmed cas­es …

The Dutch Caribbean Nature Alliance (DCNA) is concerned about the support nature conservation and climate change is receiving as a part of the discussions within the Kingdom of the Netherlands for Corona crisis support to Aruba, Curacao and Sint Maarten. “We have been following the discussions between the governments within …

Dear Editor, While the world and certainly, our small island economies, were reeling from the effects of the Corona Virus Pandemic, many struggled as country after country, those big and small, shut their borders to visitors. The fallout from such closures meant no tourists thus no revenue going into the …

Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labour VSA Richard Panneflek says that of the 75 persons tested at the airport on their return to St. Maarten on the repatriation flight from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on Saturday one person tested positive for COVID-19 and one person tested inconclusive and will …

The Department of Community Development of the public entity Saba and Saba Comprehensive School (SCS) identified the need for more guidance and positive role models within the community. In an initiative to form a joint, community-based approach to curb certain habits and behaviours that may hamper the overall well-being of …

St. Maarten has a new case of coronavirus COVID-19, announced Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labour VSA Richard Panneflek during the live virtual Council of Ministers press briefing on Wednesday morning. This brings the country’s total number of confirmed cases to 79. Panneflek said the person was referred …

In the second quarter of 2020, consumer goods and services were cheaper on Saba, by 1.3 percent than one year previously. Prices also decreased on St Eustatius and Bonaire by 1.1 percent and 1.4 percent year-on-year respectively. This is reported by Statistics Netherlands (CBS) on the basis of the consumer …

An induction and installation ceremony for the seven new officers of the Saba Unspoiled Queen Leo Club was held at Eu­genius Johnson Center in Windwardside on Saturday, July 11. The Saba Leo Club has been dormant for some years and the sponsoring Saba Lions Club is happy to have its …

Under special circumstances it will be possible for local authorities in the Caribbean Netherlands to sometimes award contracts for the delivery of goods or services to civil servants in Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba. To make this possible, Secretary of Home Affairs and Kingdom Relations Raymond Knops will adjust the …

At about 6:30 PM on Saturday, July 11th , the police received a notification that someone giving no sign of life had been found in a home on the Sink Hole Street, on Saba. After investigation, a natural death was declared. It concerns the woman with initials B.A.H., aged 52. …

On Tuesday July 7, 2020 a meeting with the business community of Saba was held at the Eugenius Johnson Center to revive the Saba Business Association (SBA). For quite a few years, the SBA was headed by Wolfgang Tooten who had been instrumental in bringing business and stakeholders together to …

Reference is made to the entry and quarantine policy of Saba and the latest emergency ordinance Covid-19 dated June 30, 2020. This is the updated risk categorization of countries as of July 10. Further explanation is provided regarding the decision for this categorization per country. This update now also includes …

The Public Entity Saba would like to inform the public of the following; persons wishing to leave the island are permitted to do so as there are no restrictions on outbound travel for Saba. However, persons that plan to leave the island should consider the following; 1. At the moment, …

The Public Entity Saba would like to inform the public of the following; persons wishing to leave the island are permitted to do so as there are no restrictions on outbound travel for Saba. However, persons that plan to leave the island should consider the following; 1. At the moment, …

Arrang­ing medical referrals abroad for the Caribbean Netherlands is a complex matter due to logistical challenges that some­times have to be adapted on a daily basis as a result of last-minute changes at the hospitals to which the patients are sent. Dutch State Secretary of Public Health, Well-be­ing and Sport …

While meaningful steps have been taken in the past year to im­prove the situation for resi­dents of Bonaire, St. Eusta­tius and Saba, it remains an important exercise to make sure that everyone can sus­tain themselves in the mini­mum cost of living. “This especially counts during this exceptional pe­riod which has large …

Stichting Pensioenfonds Caribisch Nederland (PCN) has completed its first investment in Saba with the acquisition of the Breadline Plaza complex located in Windwardside. Breadline Plaza is a unique complex and loved by local residents. The complex, located on the east side of Saba and in the heart of Windwardside, is …

Prime Minister of Barbados and former chair of the Caribbean Community CARICOM, Mia Mottley has revealed that six air carriers have expressed interest in taking over LIAT’s travel routes, in wake of the carrier’s current financial challenge.   They are SVG Air, One Caribbean Ltd, Caribbean Airlines, InterCaribbean Airways, Silver Airways, …

In the past half-year, Rijksdienst Caribisch Nederland procured 91 percent of its commissions locally. The amount involved in the first half of 2020 was about 15 million dollars. In 2019, 88 percent of procurement commissions – approximately 33 million dollars – were spent in Aruba, Curaçao, Bonaire, St. Maarten, St. …

Commercial flights between St. Maarten and the United States (US) are now scheduled to resume on July 15. The country’s reopening to the US was originally scheduled for July 1, but was pushed back for two weeks due to the surging numbers of coronavirus cases there. Flights from Europe and …

In the past half-year, Rijksdienst Caribisch Nederland procured 91 percent of its commissions locally. The amount involved in the first half of 2020 was about 15 million dollars. In 2019, 88 percent of procurement commissions – approximately 33 million dollars – were spent in Aruba, Curaçao, Bonaire, St. Maarten, St. …

In the past half-year, Rijksdienst Caribisch Nederland procured 91 percent of its commissions locally. The amount involved in the first half of 2020 was about 15 million dollars. In 2019, 88 percent of procurement commissions – approximately 33 million dollars – were spent in Aruba, Curaçao, Bonaire, St. Maarten, St. …

Dutch State Secretary of Home Affairs and Kingdom Re­lations Raymond Knops does not share the criticism of Member of the Second Chamber of the Dutch Par­liament Ronald van Raak of the Socialist Party (SP) regarding the tendering for coffee and snack machines for St. Eustatius and Saba. In reply to …

Dutch State Secretary of Home Affairs and Kingdom Re­lations Raymond Knops does not share the criticism of Member of the Second Chamber of the Dutch Par­liament Ronald van Raak of the Socialist Party (SP) regarding the tendering for coffee and snack machines for St. Eustatius and Saba. In reply to …

On Friday, July 3rd , around 9 p.m. a stabbing took place at the Lambert Hassel Road on Saba. A man was stabbed to his left forearm with a knife. The victim was taken to the hospital for medical treatment. The suspect with initials M.A.B.G. of 31 years was arrested …

Windward Islands Airways International Winair resumed its limited commercial operations on Saturday with a flight to Curaçao and Aruba. The resumption was earlier announced for Thursday, July 2, but was pushed back to Saturday. The airline will have four direct flights per week to both Curaçao and Aruba. Winair will …

Sabans seem to be reasonably satisfied with the performance of the two commissioners forming on the Executive Council. This is suggested by an online opinion poll performed by consultancy Linkels & Partners in cooperation with the online news site www.bes-reporter.com. A total of 69 residents filled out the survey. This …

Dear Editor, WHY WE SHOULD BE WATCHING OUT FOR OUR SABAN ECONOMY. The last 3,5 months have been an unreal time for all of us. The world has changed in a profound manner, which have left a lot of us wondering how the future will look. As a community we …

The Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labour VSA Richard Panneflek has announced that as of Wednesday, July 1 the total number of COVID-19 cases on St. Maarten is now 78. According to a press release on Friday, on Wednesday an individual was admitted to the St. Maarten Medical …

To all business owners of Saba, The last months have once again reminded us of the importance of our community. We realize that by standing together we are strong enough to face collective challenges. In the past, we’ve come together as a business community to address some of these collective …