The Daily Herald writes that the Saba Reach Foundation (SRF) Director La-Toya Charles and Organoponics agricultural programme foreman Otto Manuel Andéres Ramos said the former Foundation Social Workplace Saba has undergone more than just a name and image change, and has professionalized its community service programme. However, SRF remained faithful …

Representatives of the Ministry of Economic Affairs, St. Maarten Nature Foundation and the Saba Bank Management Unit attended a regional meeting concerning the management of Marine Mammals, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, recently, reports The Daily Herald. The Eastern Caribbean island chain, which includes St. Maarten, Saba and St. Eustatius, …

The Daily Herald writes that the Dutch Inspection of Education is generally positive about the improvements that have been made in primary education on Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba, but is concerned about lack of progress in some areas. The Inspection stated in the report The State of Education over …

The Daily Herald writes that the road leading to the Old Age Home in The Bottom is currently being resurfaced. The work on Oranjestraat is being executed by the Department of Public Works and is being financed through the Island Government’s budget. Commissioner of Public Works Bruce Zagers stated that …

Contractors were brought up to date on tender bid information concerning the contract “Designing and Implementing the renovation of Caribbean Netherlands Airports” for the Juancho Yrausquin International Airport last week Thursday. A formal meeting to inform the contractors on the terms of reference was held by the relevant organizations. The …

The Daily Herald reports that Saba University School of Medicine (SUSOM)’s White Coat Ceremony for the entering class of Summer 2014 and the induction of a select group of fifth semester medical students into the Alpha Omega Phi Honour and Service Society were held Friday evening in the New Building …

As member of the Executive Council, Commissioner Bruce Zagers said he had accepted the invitation of students of Saba Comprehensive School to come to the school on Friday and listen to their grievances. This writes The Daily Herald. The students are concerned about the dismissal of Principal Hemmie van Xanten …

Dutch News reports that it is not illegal in the Netherlands to take a self portrait photograph in a voting booth, a court in The Hague said last Friday. The craze for taking ‘stemfies’ (vote selfies) took hold at the local elections in March and was actively encouraged by several …

St. Martin News Network reports that Saba will likely end the year 2013 with a budget surplus, which will be added to its reserves. These reserves contribute to the improvement of the resistance capital of Saba. The reserves are for instance needed for unforeseen events and natural disasters. The budget …

The Caribbisch Netwerk reports that Saba would like to decide themselves how the Dutch funds for nature and agriculture will be used. According to Commissioner Chris Johnson, the negotiations with The Netherlands concerning the agricultural projects are experiencing delays because the Ministry of Economic Affairs distinguishes between nature and agriculture. …

We’re almost there! From May 19-22 Kingdom Youth Parliament will meet on St. Maarten. Princess Beatrix will open the meeting where fifty young people will debate about topics that have something to do with our Kingdom. There are five teams of ten young people. The teams come from The Netherlands, …

Sometimes you just got to stand up for what is right and take a stand! Wake up Saba; inquire what is happening at the Saba Comprehensive School and why 25% of the teaching staff plus the Director have not had their contracts renewed by the current school board for the …

Organised by Living Water Community, youth will be holding a fundraising bingo for a follow-up, week long summer trip in July to Living Water Community on Barbados and the sister community on Trinidad. About this writes The Daily Herald.  This first fundraiser takes place with a food sale and bingo …

The Daily Herald writes that concerned parents protesting Saba Comprehensive School (SCS) board’s decision to fire the principal and a quarter of teachers are angered by the lack of answers from any officials. Parents showed up at school at the appointed time on Friday morning, only to see Island Governor …

Saba Comprehensive School (SCS) students protested Friday morning the school board’s decision not to renew the contracts of a quarter of all teachers and the principal’s contract in the midst of ongoing Caribbean Examinations Council CXC exams. This writes The Daily Herald. SCS form-four student Veronic Alvarez Londoño said students …