A joint project between the Public Entity of Saba and the National Government under the auspices of the Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor aims to assist seniors on fixed incomes by providing aid for vital repairs to their home. The project is part of the goal of the Executive …

According to a first preliminary estimate of the CBS the gross domestic product (GDP) of Bonaire resulted in 364.2 million US Dollars in 2012. As Bonaire counted 16,975 residents that year, the GDP per capita was equivalent to 21 thousand US Dollars. The GDP per capita is an approximation of …

In their editorial The Daily Herald writes that yesterday’s opening of the Kingdom Youth Parliament debate being held at University of St. Martin (USM) was impressive. Not only is it the first-ever such gathering, but the presence of Princess Beatrix, all three Governors, PrimeMinisters and Parliament Presidents of Aruba, Curaçao …

Princess Beatrix opened on Tuesday the Kingdom Youth Parliament (Koninkrijksjeugdparlement – KJP) on Sint Maarten. After a short speech the princess gave the presidential gavel to Trumane Trotman, the Sint Maarten student of 23 who will be the chairperson of the KJP. For three days 50 the youngsters from across the …

The Daily Herald writes that the annual Book Week organized by Queen Wilhelmina Library commenced Monday morning with an opening ceremony at Sacred Heart primary school in St. John’s. Island Governor Jonathan Johnson attended the ceremony as did Windward Islands People’s Movement (WIPM) Island Councilman Carl Buncamper and his counterpart …

Burglary attempt A police patrol caught a man red-handed as he tried to break into a store, Saturday, at approximately 1:15am. The man, however, managed to run away and could not be found. The burglar tried to take away a microwave and a container. The case is under investigation, the …

In observing Haitian Flag Day, members of Saba’s Haitian community gathered at Princess Juliana’s Sports Field in The Bottom on Sunday to mark their identity and thank Sabans for their hospitality. This writes The Daily Herald. Haiti Association President Germaine Mermane and Joseph Louimaire spoke on behalf of those gathered …

Members of the first ever Kingdom Youth Parliament (KYP) and National Committee got acquainted on Monday, May 19, and shared more about their aims and objectives prior to the official start of debates today, the Daily Herald announces. Her Royal Highness Princess Beatrix is set to open the KYP this …

Domestic violence is a serious problem on Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba, with women and children being the main victims, reports The Daily Herald. For the original Dutch version of the report see under the announcements on SabaNews. Poverty is the main trigger. The Dutch Government wants to tackle this …

Nine candidates for the May 22 elections of a new European Parliament tried to convince the Dutch Caribbean voters of their importance during a debate in Rotterdam on Saturday, writes The Daily Herald. Candidates present were Maruschka Gijsbertha of the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats/PvdA, Marc Frans of the …

Newly established Saba United People’s Labour Union and Association (SUPLUA) held its first public town hall meeting to inform the community of their efforts at the Anglican Community Canon Hassell Center on Thursday evening, reports The Daily Herald. SUPLUA President Ludwina Charles introduced the board, consisting of Vice President Antonio …

The Daily Herald writes that Public Prosecutor’s Office of the Caribbean Netherlands bade farewell on Friday to David van Delft with a reception in the “Mangazina di Rei” on Bonaire. Van Delft has officially stepped down as Chief Prosecutor for Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba (BES-islands). For a period of …

Tourist Bureaus of Saba and Statia (STDF) participated in the 13th St. Martin/ St. Maarten Annual Regional Trade Show SMART. The regional trade mission is organised by L’Association de Hoteliers de St. Martin, St. Maarten Hospitality and Trade Association (SHTA), in conjunction with L’Office du Tourisme de St. Martin and …

Body, Mind and Spirit (BMS) Foundation representatives Carl Buncamper and Bastiaan Janssens participated in the sixth Regional Conference of the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association for Latin America and the Caribbean ILGALAC in Havana, Cuba, May 6-10. This writes The Daily Herald. The conference brought together more than …

The Daily Herald reports that Dutch Caribbean Coastguard issued two fines to ships this week for trespassing on Saba Bank. As of June 1, 2013, this area has been designated as a particularly sensitive sea area and it is considered illegal for a ship weighing more than 300 gross tons …