The Public Entity Saba thanked the community for contributing “to an overall safe and enjoyable” Carnival 2018. During Carnival, which ended Sunday, a zero-tolerance policy was in place. On June 11, it was communicated that persons causing public disturbances before or during Carnival would be banned from attending any of the …
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Bugs lead to commotion with two Saba students
An unfortunate incident temporarily clouded the guidance trajectory of the 48 newly-arrived students from Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba in the Netherlands this week. The reason: a bug or bugs in a hotel room and overreacting parents of two students. The incident took place in the night of Tuesday to …
Read More »Six Saba students to further their education in Holland
Six students departed from Saba this weekend to further their education in the Netherlands. Commissioner of Youth Affairs Rolando Wilson and Acting Island Governor Franklin Wilson bade them farewell at Juancho E Yrausquin Airport. As Commissioner of Youth Affairs, Wilson wished them “much success” as they embarked on another chapter in …
Read More »More students from Saba, Statia to the Netherlands
Eight Saba and six St. Eustatius students arrived safe and sound in the Netherlands on Monday morning. ‘together with 34 students from Bonaire, they will be guided this week by the Student Support division of Aalse and Partners. The 48 Caribbean Netherlands students arrived at a busy Amsterdam Schiphol Airport …
Read More »27 year old man arrested
On Monday July 30, 2018 at approximately 01.55AM a 27 year old man with initials A.R.L was arrested due to crimes against the public authorities.
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Airport parking limitations during preparations of runway renovation – Discounted ferry tickets made available
People visiting the airport in the upcoming coming weeks are requested to limit car parking at the airport parking lot as much as possible. The preparations for the renovation of the airport runway have started. The necessary materials and equipment will be transported to the airport and stored at the …
Read More »Winair and Domino’s celebrate 3 years pizza delivery by air
3 years ago Domino’s Pizza and Winair started a partnership in delivering Home Oven Baked Domino’s Pizza from St. Maarten to Saba and St. Eustatius. Since then many Pizza lovers on Saba and St. Eustatius have placed their order by calling Domino’s airport location at SXM Airport and prepaying with credit …
Read More »Renovation of Saba’s airport terminal building
The Juancho Yrausquin Airport terminal building will be renovated starting September 10, a project that coincides with the complete refurbishing of the runway. The public entity Saba signed a contract for the renovation of the terminal building with Hassell Enterprises NV last week. An important part of the renovation works …
Read More »New Mary’s Point trail almost finished
The new Mary’s Point/Palmetto Point trial is almost finished, Saba Conservation Foundation (SCF) reported. Palmetto Point was the first settlement formed in Saba in 1629. The first inhabitants had links to pirates from Jamaica. In the latter part of the 19th century the settlement was renamed Mary’s Point because of …
Read More »New guide book to trails of Saba
Conservationist and government commissioned founder of the Saba Conservation Foundation (SCF) Tom van ‘t Hof has written a new guide titled Hiking on Saba, A guide to the trails of Saba. The new guide to Saba’s extensive trail network was launched during a book signing at Tropics Café at Juliana’s …
Read More »Smashing turnout for Summer Fest opening
The 2018 Saba Summer Festival themed “Spice Fest 43” officially opened Monday evening with a smashing turnout for the official opening Glow Jump Up from St. John’s to The Bottom. On hand at the entrance of the Carnival Village at Juliana Sports Field was Commissioner of Culture, Rolando Wilson. In …
Read More »More ferries at special rate when airport closes
The Saba government has arranged additional ferry service to and from St. Maarten during the four-week closure of the Juan Yrausquin Airport in September and October, at a special price. Residents of Saba and visitors will be able to choose between three ferry services, Dawn II, Big B and Edge …
Read More »Saba airport parking closed during runway renovation
People visiting Juancho E. Yrausquin Ail port in Saba will be confronted with limited parking space for vehicles as preparations for the renovation of the airport runway have started. The necessary materials and equipment will be transported to the Airport and stored at the parking lot, whereby the parking lot …
Read More »The new Mary’s Point (Palmetto Point) trail is almost finished!
The Saba Conservation Foundation reports that he new Mary’s Point (Palmetto Point) trail is almost finished! Palmetto Point was the first settlement formed on Saba in the early-17th Century (c. 1629AD). The first inhabitants had links to pirates from Jamaica! In the last part of the 19th Century it became …
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