Saba Health Care Foundation on Friday opened its new Administration Offices at the building adjacent to hospital. The new offices are part of the expansion of the hospital that is being renovated to increase the quality of services that is offered to the people of Saba. The historic building which …

The Daily Herald writes that RBC staffers are worried about additional dismissals as individual employees reportedly continue to receive termination letters, while others are said to be “walking on eggshells” as they are unsure of their job security. The workers are also concerned about the reported closing of the bank’s …

The Daily Herald writes that Body, Mind and Spirit Foundation (BMSF), in collaboration with Saba University School of Medicine (SUSOM), conducted healthy eating, hydration and behavioural workshops for Saba Comprehensive School youth on Wednesday. The Girl Power and Real Men workshops were facilitated by over 60 medical students in three …

The Global Health Club of Saba University School of Medicine (SUSOM) held a well-attended sixth Global Health Seminar, Wednesday evening on campus. The seminar is an opportunity for medical students to share their public health-related volunteering or work experience. The venue was an opportunity for Body, Mind and Spirit Foundation …

THE BOTTOM – Noise and traffic problems deserve attention on Saba. That concludes Coenraad Klein Swormink, the new Chief Primary Police, after his first two weeks on the island . Klein Swormink previously worked as an operational team leader of 34 investigators in Eindhoven. ” Years ago I already had …

The Saba Fit campaign to encourage young people to maintain a healthy weight will kick off at Johan Cruijff Court in The Bottom today, Friday, at 8:30am, writes The Daily Herald. At the recreational facility, the school will be hosting a sports day for pupils. Saba Fit is part of …

Several great humpback whale encounters in the island’s proximity have sparked great interest on Saba and in the marine liferesearch community, writes The Daily Herald. For the past couple of weeks, people have been posting photos on social media of these gentle giants passing close to shore. While conducting mooring …

The Daily Herald writes that the Dutch Government will not make additional funds available for the development plans of Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba, but will look into the prioritizing of funds that it has already reserved for the islands. The Dutch Government doesn’t have the financial room to make …

The Daily Herald writes that Dutch Minister of Home Affairs and Kingdom Relations Ronald Plasterk stated in a letter to the Second Chamber of the Dutch Parliament Wednesday that “even though it was always a theoretical possibility, a further expansion of the list of ABB exempted products for now isn’t considered …

A new contract is being negotiated for the medical evacuation helicopter services for St. Eustatius and Saba, Dutch Minister of Home Affairs and Kingdom Relations Ronald Plasterk informed the Second Chamber of the Dutch Parliament on Wednesday. This writes the Daily Herald.  The contract with the current helicopter service provider, …

The Daily Herald writes that Plasterk stated that hooking on the sea cable internet connection had a positive, price decreasing effect on the Internet Protocol IP-transit tariffs for the islands. He was answering questions about the high cost of using the fibre optic sea cable for St. Eustatius and Saba. …

Concerned about media reports confirming that many on Bonaire live far below the poverty line, the Labour Party in the Second Chamber of the Dutch Parliament has sought clarity from government. Members of the Second Chamber Roelof van Laar and Tunahan Kuzu, both PvdA, on Wednesday submitted written questions to …

The Daily Herald writes that shortly after the newly elected Chamber of Commerce and Industry of St. Eustatius and Saba took office at the beginning of the year, the National Ombudsman recalled a complaint they had received from information and support foundation Informatie, Voorlichting and Ondersteuning (IVO). IVO President Brenda …

On Tuesday February 18th at approximately 13.05 pm the Dutch Caribbean Fire Brigade on Saba received notice that there was a bush fire in the Windwardside.  After arriving on the scene, together with the police the firemen scouted the area and saw that the fire was almost completely burnt out.  …

Jerry Sprott, Manager of the Security Department of Princess Juliana International Airport Operating Company (PJIAE) NV and Security Screening Section Head Antonio Janga are on Saba this week holding a fiveday, basic security training for Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport security staff. This reports The Daily Herald. Saba Security Chief Beatrix …