The Chamber of Commerce of St. Eustatius and Saba held a by-election on Tuesday, December 8, to fill three seats on the Board, one for Saba and two for Statia, the Chamber stated Wednesday. On Saba, there were no registered candidates for this election. Kelly A. Johnson, a current member …

Caribbean Sail Training (CST) member vessel Regina Maris was the second Tall Ship this past week to be hosted by the Port de Marigot during their short visit here. The vessel sailed across the Atlantic Ocean from Amsterdam and left Wednesday for a visit to St. Eustatius. On board for …

The Caribbean Netherlands Health Insurance Office ZVK has started its own magazine called “Secure!” and director Arnoud Bosten (right) presented a copy to National Representative Gilbert Isabella. The first edition of the monthly publication in English, Papiamento and Dutch is dedicated to the five-year anniversary of ZVK in Bonaire, St. …

The ninth Annual Saba People’s Choice Award Show was held Saturday at Eugenius A. Johnson Centre in Windwardside, writes The Daily Herald. Organised by Malofi Foundation and Lorsim Productions, and hosted by Lorna Simmons, the programme included a talent and culture show. During the presentation of the awards there were …

A mysterious canine illness has quickly hit Saba, writes The Daily Herald. Seven dogs have been showing similar symptoms in the past four days. “At this time the only common factor is that all of the dogs have been swimming at Cove Bay and or Fort Bay,” Saba’s Veterinary Technician …

The Saba Lions Club held their Annual Lighting of the Christmas Tree at Eugenius A. Johnson Centre in Windwardside on Friday, December 11, writes The Daily Herald. The tree was officially lit at approximately 7:30pm. Despite the intermittent rain showers, carols were sung and a large crowd was in attendance …

The Public Entity has released their standpoint on the constitutional evaluation. This standpoint is a reaction to the report that was released by the Committee Spies on October 12th 2015. The document is the result of consultations with a large number of stakeholders on Saba, including the Advisory Committee that …

On Thursday, The Island Council of Saba discussed and adopted the Public Entity’s standpoint on the constitutional evaluation. The standpoint is a reaction to the report that was released by the Committee Spies on October 12. The document is the result of consultations with a large number of stakeholders in …

The Second Chamber of the Dutch Parliament wants a structural solution for the limited financial resources that the Dutch National Ombudsman has to work with in Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba. Member of the Second Chamber Roelof van Laar of the Labour Party PvdA called it “unacceptable” that the Ombudsman …

Subsequent to the annual maintenance of the hyperbaric facility at Fort Bay on Saba in early November, a team from Diver’s Alert Network (DAN) visited the island December 1-8, to evaluate the status of the chamber and train the dedicated volunteers under their Recompression Chamber Assistance Programme (RCAP). Saba’s facility …

Further integration of Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba into the Dutch Constellation is not an option for the liberal democratic VVD party, said Member of the Second Chamber of the Dutch Parliament André Bosman (VVD) on Thursday. “I want to tell the people of Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba that …

The Dutch Health Care Inspectorate IGZ has revoked the increased supervision on Saba’s home for the elderly, the Honourable Henry Carlyle Every Home. The structural shortcomings have been addressed, the IGZ announced on Thursday. IGZ imposed increased supervision on The Home in October 2014 for a period of six months …

In 2014, the largest occupational group in the Caribbean Netherlands were construction workers including bricklayers, pavers and carpenters. Nearly 12 percent of the 13 thousand people working a the three special municipalities formed part of this occupational group. Clerical support staff also a large group The second largest occupational group, …

The Island Governor of the Public Entity Saba December 3rd, 2015 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 Thursday December 10th , 2015 at 10:00 am at the Government Administration Building. The …

RBC Royal Bank on Tuesday launched its EZPay mobile payment systems, which can be used by entrepreneurs and businesspersons while on the go. The machines accept credit card payments outside of an office environment and are ideal for businesspersons such as taxi drivers, small business owners, delivery drivers, contractors, plumbers, …